Snohomish County public meetings in 2022

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes hearings for various individuals and LLCs regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Property tax appeal for ELLSWORTH DEWELLE FERGUSON III (Parcel 27062500400100 et al)
• Property tax appeal for CHRISTOPHER C EPPING LLC (Parcel 00436979102100)
• Property tax appeal for EDMONDS CREST LLC (Parcel 00463300600300)
• Property tax appeal for JEANNE M EPPING LLC (Parcel 00606200003700)
• Multiple individual parcel appeals including DONG ZHENG and PETER COWLEY

The Board of Equalization reviewed six property tax petitions and adjusted the assessed values for each. All six cases resulted in a reduction of the initial property value.

• Adjusted 8720 12th St NE value from $277,200 to $256,300
• Adjusted 5302 76th Pl NE value from $328,800 to $308,900
• Adjusted 7805 173rd St SW value from $1,482,800 to $1,198,700
• Adjusted 16852 76th Ave W value from $595,400 to $573,500
• Adjusted 15910 72nd Ave W value from $2,290,900 to $2,011,100
• Adjusted 2117 120th Pl SW value from $455,000 to $418,000

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is scheduled to hold hearings regarding various property tax appeals. These sessions involve specific parcel IDs and represent disputes or reviews of property valuations.

• Everett Hospitality Company LLC (Parcel 00439167901900)
• AHC Borrower I Inc (Parcel 27041500206300)
• Fog Associates LLC (Parcel 00372800401300 et al)
• CBYW Monroe Prop Co LLC (Parcel 27060100202900 et al)
• SLRE Monroe LLC (Parcel 00747300024000 et al)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard five property valuation appeals on December 14, 2022. It adjusted the assessed value of two properties downward and sustained the original values for three others. All decisions were based on the evidence presented at the hearings.

• Adjusted EVERETT HOSPITALITY COMPANY LLC property at 2931 W MARINE VIEW DR, EVERETT from $15,860,000 to $14,884,000
• Sustained SLRE MONROE LLC property at 19693 SR2, MONROE at $1,583,000
• Sustained CLARA LING property at 19683 SR 2, MONROE at $375,000
• Sustained CLARA LING property at 19693 SR2, MONROE at $392,000
• Adjusted BOTHELL HOSPITALITY LLC property at 22600 BOTHELL-EVERETT HWY, BOTHELL from $17,745,500 to $16,000,000

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to approve past meeting summaries, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business, including an Ag Board Census and a dashboard. The agenda includes updates from the Ag Coordinator, Surface Water Management, Planning and Development Services, and other agricultural organizations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August and September meeting summaries
• Discussion of Ag Board Census and dashboard
• Updates from Ag Coordinator Linda Neunzig and SWM Staff
• PDS update by Rebecca Samy
• Reports from Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and Sustainable Land Strategy

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met on November 8, 2022, but the minutes are largely an agenda with no recorded decisions, motions, or votes. The meeting included introductions, approval of prior meeting summaries, public comments, and updates from various county departments and partner organizations. No substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August and September meeting summaries (no vote tally recorded)
• No other formal decisions or votes recorded

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold briefings on three proposed code amendments to Title 30: a density fringe credit for pre-1983 buildings, building height measurement and daylight basement bonuses, and building separation rules for firefighter ladder safety. The commission will also discuss a January hybrid meeting and elect a chair and vice chair. No final decisions are scheduled; the commission is an advisory body and County Council makes final decisions.

• Density fringe: one-time credit exemption for buildings established in 1983 or earlier to redevelop existing square footage
• Building height: amendments to SCC 30.23.050 and 30.23.032 on height exemptions, roof types, and daylight basement height bonus
• Building separation: amendments to SCC 30.23.300 for single-family and duplex structures in LDMR and MR zones
• Election of chair and vice chair at January hybrid meeting
• Public comment and approval of November 15, 2022 minutes

The Snohomish County Planning Commission met on December 13, 2022, and unanimously approved the October 25, 2022 minutes. The commission held briefings on three proposed code amendments: density fringe credits for pre-1983 buildings, building height exemptions and daylight basement bonuses, and building separation requirements for firefighter access. No formal recommendations or decisions were made on these items; they were informational briefings only. The commission also scheduled a hybrid meeting and elections for Chair and Vice Chair for January 24, 2023.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Held briefing on density fringe code amendments (no action)
• Held briefing on building height code amendments (no action)
• Held briefing on building separation code amendments (no action)
• Scheduled January 24 hybrid meeting and Chair/Vice Chair elections

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear appeals regarding property assessments. The agenda includes several cases involving various LLCs and individual property owners.

• Appeal 0571-21C: SC EVERETT LLC
• Appeal 0601-21C: NPS INVESTMENTS LLC/KINDERCARE
• Appeal 0605-21C: SCHAEFER -SHIPMAN
• Appeal 0558-21C: SEATTLE BUS PROPERTIES LLC
• Appeal 0600-21C: HUANG YUN HSIUNG & KUN CHEI/KINDERCARE

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard nine property tax appeals on December 12, 2022, and sustained the assessor's initial values in every case, with no adjustments made. All decisions were unanimous among the three board members present.

• Sustained $9,852,500 value for SC Everett LLC property at 5206 Evergreen Way, Everett
• Sustained $2,481,700 value for NPS Investments LLC/KinderCare property at 13108 39th Ave SE, Everett
• Sustained $1,204,300 value for Schaefer-Shipman property at 804 State Ave NE, Marysville
• Sustained $2,050,300 value for Seattle Bus Properties LLC property at 11601 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo
• Sustained $1,852,300 value for Huang Yun Hsiung & Kun Chei/KinderCare property at 20613 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell
• Sustained $275,800 value for Uniservice Corp property (address unknown)
• Sustained $275,800 value for Wayne Tannenbaum/Pivotal Tax Solutions property (address unknown)
• Sustained $413,700 value for Wayne Tannenbaum/Pivotal Tax Solutions property (address unknown)

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss and update items, primarily a 75-minute presentation and review of the draft Housing Characteristics and Needs Report (H0-5) and its appendices. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes, set draft 2023 meeting dates, and hear updates from the PSRC Regional Staff Committee and members.

• Draft Housing Characteristics and Needs Report (H0-5) presentation and review
• Draft 2023 meeting dates discussion
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting
• Public comments period (3 minutes)

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The main discussion was an updated Housing Characteristics and Needs Report, including a new Method C for allocating housing needs, but no formal action was taken on the report. The committee also reviewed draft 2023 meeting dates and heard updates from PSRC.

• Approved minutes from 10-20-22 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda lists nine specific cases involving individual taxpayers and business entities.

• Property appeal for Kar Subhro S (Parcel 00562200001902)
• Property appeal for Moro Steve (Parcel 29063600100700)
• Property appeal for Lincoln Dean R/Kryssia E (Parcel 29060500303600)
• Property appeals for C & L Investments & Rentals LLC (Parcels 29060500303300 and 00551200801400)
• Property appeals for Foulsham James & Lan Yao, Martinsen Andrew W, Joseph Wanagel, and Sun Yongsheng V/Guo Xiaoying S

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed six property tax petitions on December 7, 2022. The Board sustained the initial assessed values for all six properties, meaning no adjustments were made to the owners' tax assessments.

• Sustained initial value of $582,700 for KAR SUBHRO S (Petition 0177-21R)
• Sustained initial value of $414,400 for MORO STEVE (Petition 0307-21R)
• Sustained initial value of $533,500 for LINCOLN DEAN R/KRYSSIA E (Petition 0317-21R)
• Sustained initial value of $659,200 for C & LINVESTMENTS & RENTALS LLC (Petition 0329-21R)
• Sustained initial value of $808,300 for MARTINSEN ANDREW W (Petition 0393-21R)
• Sustained initial value of $509,400 for JOSEPH WANAGEL (Petition 0244-21R)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet via Microsoft Teams to review reports and previous minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding a transfer to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and an assessment.

• Approval of February 2022 minutes
• Coordinator's Report
• Discussion regarding transfer to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
• Assessment discussion

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board met online and approved the February 2022 meeting minutes. The coordinator reported on weed treatments, including giant hogweed, knotweed, and Spartina, and discussed ongoing efforts to transfer the program to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The board discussed a potential assessment to fund the program, with plans to hold a public hearing and inform county leadership before presenting a proposal to the council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Don, seconded by Josh)
• Discussed assessment proposal for noxious weed program funding; public hearing required before council presentation
• Discussed transfer to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; office relocation likely to Evergreen State Fairgrounds

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear appeals regarding property assessments. The agenda includes several individual cases involving various LLCs and businesses.

• Appeal 0557-21C: HBC LAKE STEVENS LLC
• Appeal 0561-21C: PARK ENTERPRISES ONE LLC
• Appeal 0610-0612-21C: BAUER FUNERAL CHAPEL
• Appeal 0560-21C: BETA - LYNNWOOD 18820 LLC
• Multiple appeals filed by KCP RE LLC

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed seven property tax petitions on November 30, 2022. In every case, the Board chose to sustain the initial assessed value, meaning no adjustments were made to the property taxes. The decisions covered commercial properties in Lake Stevens, Everett, Snohomish, Lynnwood, Monroe, Bothell, and Mukilteo.

• Sustained $7,080,000 value for HBC LAKE STEVENS LLC at 9010 MARKET PL
• Sustained $3,177,000 value for PARK ENTERPRISES ONE LLC at 9004 VERNON RD
• Sustained $1,171,000 value for KCP RE LLC at 1810 100TH PL SE
• Sustained $24,800 value for BAUER FUNERAL CHAPEL
• Sustained $485,000 value for WAYNE TANNENBAUMPIVOTAL TAX SOLUTIONS at 701 FIRST ST
• Sustained $439,000 value for WAYNE TANNENBAUMPIVOTAL TAX SOLUTIONS at 707 FIRST ST
• Sustained $2,193,000 value for KCP RE LLC at 7330 196TH ST SW
• Sustained $1,491,000 value for SCI MGMT CORPP at 409 FILBERT RD

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes scheduled hearings for various individual and LLC property owners.

• Appeal 0315-21R: Bowman Stephen G & Kristine
• Appeal 0323-21R: Wong James F & Sackett Terry L
• Appeal 0326-21R: Henry Paul O
• Appeal 0489-21R: Ndaw Cheri
• Multiple appeals involving HPA Borrower and HPA US1 LLC entities

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard seven property assessment appeals on November 21, 2022. It sustained the initial assessed values for six properties and accepted a reduced value for one property (Petition 0394-21R, HPA US1 LLC, 8311 8th St SE, Lake Stevens), lowering it from $492,200 to $461,600. All decisions were recorded as sustain or accept, with no adjustments.

• Sustained assessment for BOWMAN STEPHEN G & KRISTINE (Petition 0315-21R) at $361,000
• Sustained assessment for HENRY PAULO (Petition 0326-21R) at $634,900
• Sustained assessment for HPA BORROWER 2017-1 LLC (Petition 0375-21R) at $541,900
• Sustained assessment for HPA US1 LLC (Petition 0381-21R) at $464,800
• Sustained assessment for HPA BORROWER 2016-2 LLC (Petition 0384-21R) at $543,800
• Sustained assessment for HPA II BORROWER 2019-1 LLC (Petition 0392-21R) at $519,600
• Accepted reduced value for HPA US1 LLC (Petition 0394-21R) from $492,200 to $461,600

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is scheduled to hear several property tax appeal cases on November 16, 2022. These hearings involve various entities and individuals regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal for SCHLUETER HELMUTH K/ ANNE M TIC (Parcel 27051800402000 et al)
• Appeal for CHRISTOPHER C EPPING LLC (Parcel 00436979102100 et al)
• Appeal for CHRISTOPHER C EPPING F P LLC (Parcel 00392200002701)
• Appeal for EDMONDS CREST LLC (Parcel 00463300600300)
• Appeal for KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES INC (Parcel 30050900202800)

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

• Sustained value of 2,558,500 for 1515 196th St SE (Petition 0120-21C)
• Sustained value of 497,700 for 1606 194th St SE (Petition 0121-21C)
• Sustained value of 16,232,000 for 16710 Smokey Point Blvd (Petition 0340-21C)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to County Code Chapters 30.25 and 30.41C regarding Rural Cluster Subdivisions and Short Subdivisions. The changes aim to allow greater flexibility in siting such subdivisions while keeping consistency with the county comprehensive plan, the State Growth Management Act, and Multicounty Planning Policies. The commission may recommend adoption, non-adoption, or amendments; the final decision rests with the County Council.

• Public hearing on proposed code amendments to Chapters 30.25 and 30.41C (Rural Cluster Subdivisions and Short Subdivisions)
• Commission may recommend adoption, non-adoption, or amendments to the proposal
• Final decision on the proposal rests with the County Council
• Public comment and party-of-record testimony available via written request to Megan Moore

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapters 30.25 and 30.41C regarding rural cluster and short subdivisions. After receiving 19 written comments and hearing from 5 public speakers, the commission voted 6-0 with one abstention to recommend denial of the amendments as submitted by staff. The recommendation will be transmitted to the County Council, which has final decision authority.

• Approved minutes of October 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rural cluster subdivision code amendments (6-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes individual hearings for various account holders and parcel IDs.

• Hearing for DEEP SEE INC (Account ID: 0222786)
• Hearing for FERWERDA KATHERINE (Parcel ID: 00557100102900)
• Hearing for MOHAMED LORI E (Parcel ID: 27053300105300)
• Hearings for ROIC FOUR CORNER SQUARE LLC (Parcel IDs: 00372701200403 and 00513800010115)
• Hearings for 44TH AVENUE HOTEL FEE LLC, 5211 MOUNTLAKE TERRACE LLC, and 3209 LYNNWOOD LLC

The Board of Equalization heard six property value petitions. The Board adjusted the decision values for four properties, sustained the initial value for one, and the record for one petition is incomplete.

• Adjusted value for 18935 59th Ave NE from 39,567 to 23,250
• Adjusted value for 17525 Hwy 99 Ste D from 15,137,000 to 12,000,000
• Sustained value for 17429 Highway 99 at 1,007,900
• Adjusted value for 20610 44th Ave W from 34,314,000 to 32,000,000
• Adjusted value for Yan Xiaojun/Chen Xiaoying property from 273,700 to 270,500

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting summaries, hear public comments, and receive updates on agricultural programs and projects. New business includes an introduction to the CFS Program, a DD13 presentation, and updates on STS and CM projects. The board will also receive reports from county staff and partner organizations.

• Introduction to CFS Program by Jessica Hamill
• DD13 presentation by Monica Van der Vieren
• STS and CM project updates
• PDS update including summary and ½ mile summary by Rebecca Samy
• Reports from Ag Coordinator, SWM, Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and Sustainable Land Strategy

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met on September 13, 2022, but did not approve the August meeting summary due to lack of quorum. The board discussed upcoming water code amendments that could affect agricultural water rights and density fringe code amendments for floodplain areas, with plans to revisit these topics in future meetings. No formal decisions were made during this session.

• August 2022 meeting summary not approved due to lack of quorum
• Water code amendments discussed, planned to return in January
• Density fringe code amendments reviewed, timeline for October/November agenda

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear various property assessment appeals. The agenda includes scheduled hearings for several individual and corporate parcel IDs.

• Appeal for COLUMBIA CASCADE PLAZA LLC (Parcel 28050700306700)
• Appeal for REGAL CINEMAS INC (Parcel 30051600402300)
• Appeal for CITY CENTRE HOTEL HOLDINGS LLC (Parcel 28050800304600)
• Appeal for GOOCH GARRY L & DIANNE L (Parcel 00776600200700)
• Appeal for UNISERVICE CORP (Parcel 00529900301300 et al)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property tax appeals on November 7, 2022, and sustained the assessor's initial values in all cases. No adjustments were made to any of the challenged property valuations.

• Sustained $25,730,500 value for Columbia Cascade Plaza LLC property at 7601 Evergreen Way, Everett
• Sustained $5,116,600 value for Regal Cinemas Inc property at 9811 State Ave NE, Marysville
• Sustained $358,000 value for Gooch Garry L & Dianne L property at 20617 28th Ave W Unit B-7, Lynnwood
• Sustained $493,300 value for Bui Vy property at 16427 43rd Pl W, Lynnwood

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeals. The agenda includes hearings for various entities, including Kimco Realty and Stanwood Towne Center LLC.

• Appeal for Kimco Realty (Parcel ID: 00493400300202 et al)
• Appeal for Wakefield Snohomish Station LLC (Parcel ID: 28050100103900)
• Appeal for Alternative Living SVC Inc (Parcel ID: 28052900205200)
• Appeal for Radiant Senior Living Inc (Parcel ID: 29060700100700)
• Multiple appeals for Stanwood Towne Center LLC

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

• Sustained $14,238,000 value for 515 SR 9 NE (Petition 0362-21C)
• Sustained $11,699,000 value for 617 STATE ROUTE 9 (Petition 0363-21)
• Sustained $2,121,000 value for 507 SR 9 (Petition 0364-21C)
• Sustained $1,101,000 value for 633 SR 9 (Petition 0365-21C)
• Sustained $1,101,000 value for 725 SR 9 NE (Petition 0369-21)
• Sustained $1,543,000 value for 717 SR 9 NE (Petition 0370-21C)
• Sustained $10,317,000 value for 2015 LAKE HEIGHTS DR SE (Petition 0620-21C)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes and treasurer's reports, and to decide on the agenda for the December 7 Steering Committee meeting, including a possible cancellation. They will also discuss whether to cancel the December 7 Executive Committee meeting, with the next meeting potentially rescheduled to January 2023.

• Approval of minutes from September 7 and October 5, 2022
• Treasurer's reports for August (final) and September (preliminary)
• Approve agenda for December 7 Steering Committee
• Possible cancellation of December 7 Steering and Executive Committee meetings
• Future briefings on 2024 GMA Update, housing affordability, and other topics

The committee approved previous meeting minutes and accepted treasurer's reports. Members voted to cancel the December 7 Steering Committee and Executive Committee meetings.

• Approved minutes of 9-7-22 and 10-5-22 (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 7 Steering Committee Meeting (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 7 Executive Committee meeting

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear various property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes 16 scheduled hearings involving individual taxpayers and business entities.

• Property tax appeal for Griffin Rhonda (Parcel 00443346500900)
• Property tax appeal for NW Prime Properties Inc (Parcel 28051800304000)
• Property tax appeal for Paradise Spot LLC (Parcel 01054000000200)
• Property tax appeal for Wilton Investments II LLC (Parcel 01078400001700)
• Property tax appeal for Wilton Investments II LLC (Parcel 01057800003100)

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

• Sustained value of $277,700 for 2219 Walnut St, Everett
• Sustained value of $423,100 for 1718 Colby Ave SE, Everett
• Sustained value of $623,700 for 4613 165th Ave SE, Snohomish
• Sustained value of $639,200 for 3427 126th Pl SE, Everett
• Sustained value of $581,200 for 1320 173rd Pl SE, Bothell
• Sustained value of $635,300 for 14214 41st Dr SE, Mill Creek
• Sustained value of $572,900 for 14925 25th Pl W, Lynnwood
• Sustained value of $785,600 for 15932 29th Dr SE, Mill Creek

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from PSRC and Economic Alliance, and discuss the 2024 Growth Management Act update and compliance review, along with the HO-5 report. No action items are listed. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• 2024 GMA Update and Compliance Review briefing
• HO-5 Report Update
• Summary of PSRC Board Actions and Activities
• Economic Alliance Snohomish County update
• Approval of July 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee met via Zoom and unanimously approved the July 27, 2022 meeting minutes. Members received updates on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, the HO-5 Housing Characteristics and Needs Report, and various subcommittee activities. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed code amendments regarding marijuana retail, including allowing it in the Clearview Rural Commercial zone with a conditional use permit and increasing the separation requirement in rural zones from 2,500 to 10,000 feet. The Commission will also receive a briefing on proposed changes to rural cluster subdivision regulations and discuss a hybrid meeting format for December. The Commission is advisory; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on marijuana retail code amendments: allow in Clearview Rural Commercial zone with conditional use permit
• Increase separation for marijuana retail in rural zones from 2,500 to 10,000 feet
• Codify first-in-time provisions from Director's Rule 18-01
• Briefing on rural cluster subdivision amendments to Chapters 30.25 and 30.41C
• Discussion on hybrid meeting for December Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of code amendments regarding retail marijuana, including increasing separation requirements in rural zones. The commission further recommended that retail marijuana be allowed as a permitted use. A briefing was also held on proposed rural cluster subdivision amendments.

• Approved September 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of retail marijuana code amendments as submitted by staff (8-0)
• Recommended retail marijuana be allowed as permitted use (8-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear appeals regarding property assessments. The agenda includes hearings for several commercial entities and individual trustees.

• Columbia Cascade Plaza LLC appeal (Parcel 28050700300100)
• Albertsons Companies and Albertsons LLC appeals
• Safeway Inc and Safeway Inc CPTS appeals
• Lowe's Companies of 149 appeal (Parcel 00439069100000)
• Hypotoulos Michael/Trustee appeal (Parcel 00501800301100)

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

• Sustained $6,199,100 value for 7601 Evergreen Way (Columbia Cascade Plaza LLC)
• Sustained $128,800 value for account 28050700301700 (Columbia Cascade Plaza LLC)
• Sustained $105,900 value for account 28050700306800 (Columbia Cascade Plaza LLC)
• Sustained $11,878,300 value for 4128 Rucker Ave (Albertsons Companies)
• Sustained $15,026,700 value for 3711 88th St NE (Albertsons LLC)
• Sustained $13,014,400 value for 5802 134th Pl SE Unit A (Safeway Inc)
• Sustained $8,773,400 value for 12908 Mukilteo Spdwy (Albertsons LLC)
• Sustained $12,001,800 value for 20711 Bothell-Everett HW (Safeway Inc CPTS)

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on transit, housing characteristics and needs, and guidance on racially disparate impacts and displacement. The committee will also hear reports from the Executive Committee and regional staff, and take public comments.

• HB 1220 guidance on racially disparate impacts, displacement and exclusion
• Housing Characteristics and Needs Report update
• SCT Transitions update
• Report on Executive Committee meeting and draft Steering Committee agenda

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the June 9, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. Members received updates on the vacant SCT Coordinator position, HB 1220 guidance on racially disparate impacts, and the Housing Characteristics and Needs Report. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property assessment cases. The agenda includes hearings for various parcel IDs involving individual owners and LLCs.

• Hearing for Nathaniel/Ashley Fincham (Parcel 00385000000801)
• Hearing for Lynnwood Village Investors (Parcel 00372701002300)
• Hearing for G6 Hospitality (Parcel 00646800000101)
• Hearing for BRE/ESA P Portfolio LLC (Parcel 00372601200601)
• Hearing for Pflueger Everett Holdings LLC (Parcel 28051800305400 et al)

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

• Sustained $10,355,000 value for 3021 196th St SW (Petition 0246-21C)
• Sustained $1,418,000 value for 1000 SE Everett Mall Way (Petition 0333-21C)
• Sustained $9,288,000 value for 1000 SE Everett Mall Way (Petition 0334-21C)
• Sustained $8,201,000 value for 20124 Broadway Ave Bldg D (Petition 0207-21C)
• Sustained $8,434,000 value for 20124 Broadway Ave Bldg A (Petition 0209-21C)
• Sustained $12,474,000 value for 8415 216th St SE (Petition 0234-21C)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes hearings for various parcel IDs involving individual owners and business entities.

• Appeal 0166-21C: Jack Schindler (Parcel 28051800304100)
• Appeal 0231-0232-21C: Rosen Bel-Kirk Associates LLC (Parcel 28042400100300 et al)
• Appeal 0260-21C: Quick Stop Mart Inc (Parcel 00582202200300)
• Appeal 0185-21C: Van Ess Mary Laurie Romano (Parcel 00501700003300)
• Appeal 0241-0242-21C: Amitsys Property LLC/Fortress Properties (Parcel 28042000401100 et al)

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

• Sustained $16,513,000 value for 405 SE Everett Mall Way
• Sustained $996,600 value for 15 SW Everett Mall Way (Rosen Bel-Kirk Associates LLC)
• Sustained $5,147,000 value for 15 SW Everett Mall Way (Michael Byrnes Ryan LLC)
• Sustained $1,709,800 value for 4231 Rucker Ave
• Sustained $51,639,400 value for 6500 Harbour Heights Pkwy SW
• Sustained $3,649,000 value for property owned by Taylor Banks/Trenton C Creamer
• Sustained $1,947,000 value for 21129 Bothell-Everett Hwy
• Sustained $1,115,700 value for property owned by Wayne Tannenbaum

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear various property assessment appeals. The agenda includes nine specific cases involving individual and commercial property owners.

• Appeal 0357-21R: Surowiecki Living Trust
• Appeal 0358-21R: Steeler Inc
• Appeal 0360-21R: Matt Surowiecki
• Appeal 0018-21R: Sidhu Devinderjit S/Navneet K
• Appeal 0096-21R: Ballinger Commercial Properties LLC

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed property tax appeals on October 10, 2022. The Board sustained the assessor's initial values for eight properties and adjusted the value for one property located in Everett.

• Sustained initial value of $345,300 for Petition 0357-21R (8-H S Beach Dr, Hat Island)
• Sustained initial value of $159,300 for Petition 0358-21R (107-G Island Pl, Hat Island)
• Sustained initial value of $289,300 for Petition 0360-21R (67-G Admiralty Dr, Hat Island)
• Adjusted value from $157,100 to $91,100 for Petition 0018-21R (11402 4th Ave W, Everett)
• Sustained initial value of $191,700 for Petition 0139-21R (5 140th St SW, Everett)
• Sustained initial value of $486,900 for Petition 0160-21R (14907 Ash Way, Lynnwood)
• Sustained initial value of $540,300 for Petition 0065-21R (10513 Lake View Dr, Lake Stevens)
• Sustained initial value of $412,100 for Petition 0074-21R (4931 SR 92, Lake Stevens)

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board is meeting to review the 164th ST SW Development project (File No. 21-111343 PA). The applicant will present the project narrative, exterior elevations, site plan, and landscape plans. The board will take public comment and then deliberate to form recommendations.

• Review of 164th ST SW Development project (File No. 21-111343 PA)
• Applicant presentation of project narrative, exterior elevations, site plan, and landscape plans
• Public comment period with 3-minute allotment per speaker

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeals. The agenda includes hearings for various parcel IDs presented by different representatives.

• Appeal 0792-0798-20R for Ellsworth Dewelle Ferguson III (Parcel 27062500400100 et al)
• Appeal 0443-0449-21R for Ellsworth Dewelle and Ellsworth Dewelle Ferguson III (Parcel 27062500400100 et al)
• Appeal 0044-21R for Karasov Daniel (Parcel 00391500003600)
• Appeal 0059-21R for Gardiner Jim E (Parcel 28053000402200)
• Appeal 0172-21R for Daugherty Henry R & Heidi H (Parcel 00619400300301)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on six property tax petitions on October 5, 2022. Board member Dwight Phillips sustained the initial assessor values for all six properties.

• Sustained initial value of $390,400 for property 0044-21R (11020 1ST DR SE, Everett)
• Sustained initial value of $404,300 for property 0059-21 (12618 16TH AVE SE, Everett)
• Sustained initial value of $727,200 for property 0067-21 (20218 12TH AVE W, Lynnwood)
• Sustained initial value of $872,400 for property 0068-21R (23591 28TH AVE W, Brier)
• Sustained initial value of $1,049,600 for property 0172-21R (1018 8TH AVE S, Edmonds)
• Sustained initial value of $1,266,500 for property 0259-21R (8711 182ND PL SW, Edmonds)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve the minutes from September 7, 2022, receive the treasurer's reports for August (final) and September (preliminary), and approve the agenda for the October 26, 2022 Steering Committee meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no discussion items listed. The coordinator's report will cover SCT transitions, and future briefings are noted on topics such as housing affordability, the 2024 GMA update, and light rail planning.

• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2022
• Treasurer's reports: August (final) and September (preliminary)
• Approve agenda for October 26, 2022 Steering Committee
• Coordinator's report on SCT transitions (Mike McCrary)
• Future briefing: 2024 GMA Update & Compliance Review (quarterly)

The committee approved the agenda for the October 26, 2022, Steering Committee meeting. No other formal decisions were made as a quorum was not present.

• Approved 10-26-22 Steering Committee Meeting agenda
• Moved approval of 9-7-22 minutes to 11-2-22 meeting

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear cases regarding property assessments. The agenda includes six scheduled hearings involving various property owners and parcel IDs.

• Hearing for CALKINS RICHARD TRUST (Parcel ID: 00593565101400 et al)
• Hearing for WESTGATE VILLAGE LLC (Parcel ID: 00610700200601 et al)
• Hearing for BRIDGE33 PROPERTIES I LLC (Parcel ID: 00442900402401 et al)
• Hearing for KCP RE LLC (Parcel ID: 00689100001900)
• Hearings for CPBC-43 LLC and UNISERVICE CORP

The Board of Equalization reviewed 11 property tax value petitions. In all cases where a decision value was recorded, the Board sustained the initial assessed value.

• Sustained $46,600 value for Petition 0564-21C
• Sustained $1,147,400 value for Petition 0565-21C
• Sustained $398,000 value for Petition 0566-21C
• Sustained $2,987,000 value for Petition 0592-21C
• Sustained $13,841,000 value for Petition 0593-21C
• Sustained $2,529,000 value for Petition 0594-21C
• Sustained $4,306,000 value for Petition 0567-21C
• Sustained $219,300 value for Petition 0568-21C

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: the biennial update of eleven school district capital facilities plans (CFPs) for the school impact fee program, and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Commission will also receive a briefing on proposed retail marijuana code amendments referred by the County Council. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Hearing on eleven school district capital facilities plans for school impact fee program
• Hearing on 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Briefing on retail marijuana code amendments (Motion 22-337): allow retail in Clearview Rural Commercial zone with conditional use permit, increase separation in rural zones from 2,500 to 10,000 feet, codify first-in-time provisions
• Approval of August 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the 2022-2027 School Districts Capital Facilities Plans and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The commission also received a briefing on proposed code amendments regarding retail marijuana.

• Approved August 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022-2027 School Districts Capital Facilities Plans (8-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (8-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property assessment cases. The agenda includes hearings for various LLCs regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Hearing for WINCO FOODS LLC (Parcel ID: 30050900203200)
• Hearing for SMOKEY POINT COMMERCIAL LLC/HOBBY LOBBY (Parcel ID: 31052000305300)
• Hearing for HEALTHCARE PARTNERS RE LLC (Parcel ID: 31052000403800 et al)
• Hearing for IRONMOUNT INC (Parcel ID: 00645300001001 et al)
• Hearing for COUNTRY CLUB SENIOR ESTATES LLC (Parcel ID: 00374100500603 et al)

The Board of Equalization heard 15 property tax petitions and decided to sustain the initial assessed values for all cases. No adjustments or acceptances of petitioner requests were made.

• Sustained $17,678,000 value for WinCo Foods LLC (Petition 0220-21C)
• Sustained $8,445,000 value for Healthcare Partners RE LLC (Petition 0237-7-21C)
• Sustained $949,800 value for Smokey Point Commercial LLC/Hobby Lobby (Petition 0547-21C)
• Sustained $22,248,000 value for Rowland Welchschwalls & Assoc (Petition 0548-21C)
• Sustained $4,025,000 value for Ironmount Inc (Petition 0499-2C)
• Sustained $3,897,000 value for Amy Hoppe/Hoppe & Associates (Petition 0500-21C)
• Sustained $2,162,000 value for Amy Hoppe/Hoppe & Associates (Petition 0501-21C)
• Sustained $1,419,000 value for Amy Hoppe/Hoppe & Associates (Petition 0502-21C)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hear several property tax appeal cases. Some previously scheduled items, including cases for Josh McCollum and Aun Muhammad, were withdrawn prior to the meeting.

• Property tax appeal 0665-21E: Norman Margaret R Revocable Living Trust
• Property tax appeal 0630-21R: Waldo Cole L & Diane L
• Property tax appeal 0639-21R: Shattuck Ray/Zenaida
• Property tax appeal 0351-0355-21R: Surowiecki Family LP II
• Property tax appeal 0356-21R: Surowiecki Family LP VII

The Board of Equalization reviewed several property value petitions. Most petitions resulted in the initial value being sustained, with one property value adjusted downward.

• Sustained value of $1,288,300 for 1801 Grand Ave (Petition 0630-21R)
• Sustained value of $1,480,100 for 516 Majestic View Ct (Petition 0639-21R)
• Sustained value of $24,600 for Hat Island property (Petition 0351-21R)
• Sustained value of $22,800 for Hat Island property (Petition 0352-21R)
• Sustained value of $34,800 for Hat Island property (Petition 0353-21R)
• Sustained value of $42,000 for Hat Island property (Petition 0354-21R)
• Sustained value of $42,000 for Hat Island property (Petition 0355-21R)
• Adjusted value from $190,500 to $142,600 for 106-G Island Pl (Petition 0356-21R)

SCT Managers and Administrators

The Snohomish County City Managers and Administrators Group is meeting to hear a presentation from Arlington's Outreach Team Officer Ken Thomas about the city's embedded social worker program. The group will also discuss future meeting formats and receive updates from members. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Presentation on Arlington's Embedded Social Worker Program by Officer Ken Thomas
• Discussion on future meetings format
• Updates from MAG members

Ethics Commission

The Snohomish County Ethics Commission will discuss its areas of focus for 2023 and decide on future meeting formats (Zoom, in-person, or hybrid). The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes, contracts, or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of 2023 areas of focus
• Discussion of future meeting format (Zoom, in-person, hybrid)
• Discussion of online complaint submissions

The commission voted unanimously to make the online complaint form live. Members also determined that future meetings will use a hybrid format.

• Approved launch of online complaint form (unanimous)
• Determined future meetings will use a hybrid format

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board (CAB) will meet to approve minutes, confirm a representative to the October 26 Steering Committee meeting, and discuss county email protocols. The board will also set its focus for 2022-2023 and hear reports from the coordinator and co-chairs. Future agenda items include Paine Field, transportation, labor unions, and housing characteristics.

• Approval of July 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Confirm CAB representative to October 26, 2022 Steering Committee meeting
• Discussion of county email protocols
• Discussion of focus for 2022-2023
• Future agenda items include Paine Field, concurrency, transportation, labor union, agriculture, urban centers, economic development, housing report

The Snohomish County SCT Community Advisory Board approved the July 15, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously and discussed upcoming study topics for 2022-2023 including the environment, tribal issues, emergency planning, transportation, and climate change. Members also received an overview of county email protocols, noted upcoming resignations, and discussed future meeting formats.

• Approved minutes from July 15, 2022 unanimously

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeal cases. These hearings involve various trusts and individuals regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0970-20R & 0313-21R: STUART JONES LIVING TRUST
• Appeal 0832-20R: MCCAUGHAN RICHARD B
• Appeal 0115-21R: HERITAGE RALPH L & DORIS E LIVING TRUST
• Appeal 0152-21R: ANDERSON MICHAEL E/ TATYANA
• Appeal 0154-21R: JONASSEN RAGNIHILD M

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

• Petition 0970-20R (15801 Larch Way): Sustained value at 705,400
• Petition 0313-21R (15801 Larch Way): Sustained value at 708,300
• Petition 0832-20R (311 S Lake Stevens Rd): Sustained value at 354,600
• Petition 0152-21R (6412 195th Ave SE): Sustained value at 464,500
• Petition 0154-21R (23825 15th Ave SE SPC 323): Sustained value at 209,700
• Petition 0337-21R (Snohomish County Lk Stevens Family Trust): Adjusted value from 196,200 to 73,700
• Petition 0391-21R (4000 76th St NE SPC 9): Sustained value at 22,000
• Petition 0488-21R (5815 Lerch Rd): Adjusted value from 424,000 to 400,000

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on proposed Water Code amendments and Density Fringe Code Amendments, along with updates from county departments and partner organizations. The agenda includes public comment periods and a farm tour after the meeting. Most items are discussion or update items rather than final decisions.

• Water Code amendments presented by Terri Strandberg
• Density Fringe Code Amendments presented by Hilary McGowan
• Farm tour following the meeting, led by Joy Routh
• Updates from PDS, SWM, Conservation District, and Farm Bureau
• Approval of August 2022 meeting summary

The board approved forwarding a Starlink letter to the County Executive and Council and voted to support a farm processing plant grant application. Members also discussed nuisance animal noise ordinances and the development of a project dashboard for agricultural metrics.

• Approved July 2022 meeting summary
• Approved forwarding Starlink letter to Executive and County Council
• Approved support for farm processing plant Washington state Farm institution grant

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property assessment cases. The agenda includes hearings for various LLCs and corporations regarding specific parcel IDs.

• FW WA-AURORA MARKETPLACE LLC (Parcel 00451900100401)
• LYCETTE FAMILY INVESTMMENT LLC (Parcel 00487700000809)
• TARGET CORP (T) 1331 (Parcel 00493400500102 et al)
• TARGET CORPORATION T - 2192 (Parcel 00482800001306 et al)
• CARROLLS CREEK APARTMENTS PROPERTY OWNER LLC (Parcel 31052000101800)

The Board of Equalization reviewed seven property value petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for five properties and adjusted the values for two properties in Lake Stevens.

• Petition 0350-21C (23632 Highway 99): Value sustained at 19,641,000
• Petition 0165-21C (9601 Market Pl): Value adjusted to 17,560,800
• Petition 0485-20C (9601 Market Pl): Value adjusted to 16,933,600
• Petition 0486-20C (16818 Twin Lakes Ave): Value sustained at 16,758,000
• Petition 0167-21C (16818 Twin Lakes Ave): Value sustained at 17,596,000
• Petition 0281-21C (18111 25th Ave NE): Value sustained at 70,929,000
• Petition 0378-21C (1007 130th St SW): Value sustained at 38,076,000

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and review the 2022 draft Regional Priority Project List. The agenda includes introductions, roll call, and project updates. WSDOT reported no updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the draft priority list.

• Review of 2022 Draft Regional Priority Project List
• PSRC updates from Jennifer Barnes
• WSDOT updates (none reported)
• Project updates and announcements

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hear several property assessment appeals. The agenda includes scheduled hearings for various business entities and parcel IDs.

• Appeal for CSM CY LYNNWOOD LLC (Parcel 00372600702108)
• Appeal for MGP XI LYNNWOOD LLC (Parcel 00372600601405)
• Appeal for BRE SELECT HOTELS PROPERTIES LLC (Parcel 00611600013100)
• Appeal for NORDSTROM INC (Parcel 00695200000400)
• Appeal for MACYS (Parcel 00695200000200)

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

• Sustained $22,054,000 value for CSM CY LYNNWOOD LLC (Petition 0245-21C)
• Sustained $14,720,000 value for BRE SELECT HOTELS PROPERTIES LLC (Petition 0453-21C)
• Sustained $20,089,700 value for NORDSTROM INC (Petition 0203-21C)
• Sustained $2,762,800 value for RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC (Petition 0554-21C)
• Sustained $66,558,500 value for FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP (Petition 0406-21C)
• Sustained $8,678,300 value for MGP X PROPERTIES LLC (Petition 0390-21C)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving the treasurer's reports for July and August, and approving the agenda for the September 28 Steering Committee meeting. They will also discuss meeting venues, including hybrid options, and hear the coordinator's report on SCT transitions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting
• Receive Treasurer's Reports: July (final) and August (preliminary)
• Approve agenda for September 28, 2022 Steering Committee
• Discuss meeting venue including hybrid meetings
• Coordinator's report on SCT transitions

The committee decided to continue holding regular meetings via Zoom, reserving in-person meetings for the annual Assembly. The Steering Committee meeting scheduled for September 28, 2022, was cancelled.

• Approved minutes of 7-6-22 (unanimous)
• Cancelled September 28, 2022, Steering Committee meeting
• Decided to maintain regular meetings via Zoom

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property assessment appeals. The agenda includes hearings for various LLCs and individuals regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0689-20C and 0332-21C: CPC-KB LLC (Parcel 27052000302100 et al)
• Appeal 0081-21C: 3319 COLBY LLC (Parcel 00436979100800)
• Appeal 0153-21C: MIETZNER BUSINESS PARK LLC (Parcel 00537900005300)
• Appeal 0301-21C: HULTMAN WARREN B & LORRAINE (Parcel 00437167703000)
• Appeal 0346-21C and 0347-21C: SHILOH VILLAGE LLC (Parcel 00392200003201 et al)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed nine property tax appeals on August 31, 2022. The Board sustained the initial assessed value for six properties and adjusted the value for three properties, lowering them from their initial assessments. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes for these decisions.

• Sustained initial value of $2,114,300 for 21105 Bothell-Everett Hwy (Petition 0689-20C)
• Sustained initial value of $2,284,100 for 21105 Bothell-Everett Hwy (Petition 0332-21C)
• Sustained initial value of $4,843,000 for 3319 Colby Ave (Petition 0081-21C)
• Adjusted value from $4,767,000 to $4,400,000 for 11611 Airport Rd (Petition 0153-21C)
• Adjusted value from $3,634,000 to $3,300,000 for 2918 Nassau St (Petition 0301-21C)
• Adjusted value from $120,414,000 to $117,000,000 for 1225 183rd St SE (Petition 0396-21C)
• Sustained initial value of $99,081,000 for 23940 40th Dr SE (Petition 0545-21C)
• Sustained initial values for 1926 W Casino Rd ($35,030,000) and 1916 W Casino Rd ($979,000)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property tax appeals. The agenda includes hearings for various parcel IDs presented by representatives including Laura Glover, Dan Nelson, and Robert Peyton.

• Appeal 0144-0145-21R: TOCZEK CATHERINE/SZEWCIK DANIEL (Parcel 00386000002100 et al)
• Appeal 0243-0244-21R: WANAGEL JOSEPH A (Parcel 00654300001400 et al)
• Appeal 0299-21R: NELSON DAN TTEE/BRAATEN SANDRA TTEE (Parcel 00376900001501)
• Appeal 0300-21R: NELSON DANTTEE/BRAATEN SANDRA MARIE TTEE (Parcel 00537900002200)
• Multiple appeals for HPA Borrower and HPA JV Borrower LLCs

The Board of Equalization reviewed nine property tax petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for four properties and adjusted the values for five others.

• Petition 0144-21R: Sustained value at 236,500
• Petition 0145-21R: Sustained value at 8,800
• Petition 0243-21R: Sustained value at 703,400
• Petition 0299-21R: Accepted value adjustment to 211,800
• Petition 0300-21R: Accepted value adjustment to 150,800
• Petition 0379-21R: Sustained value at 632,300
• Petition 0385-21R: Sustained value at 602,400
• Petition 0484-21R: Adjusted value to 1,425,321

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting that includes a briefing on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is an informational session where county departments discuss whether minimum service levels are met and identify potential funding shortfalls or regulatory issues for capital facilities. The commission may later make a recommendation to the County Council, but no vote is scheduled at this meeting.

• Briefing on 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan with multiple departments
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period
• Status update on future agenda items and past recommendations

The Planning Commission held an informational briefing on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session other than the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved July 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom and phone to hear several property assessment appeals. The agenda includes nine specific cases involving individual parcel IDs and owners.

• Property appeal for Mary Bridget Moody (Parcel 00624900001300)
• Property appeal for John T & Suzanne L Kartak (Parcel 00444202201502)
• Property appeal for Jason/Stephanie Yedinak (Parcel 00751600014700)
• Property appeal for Nilgoon Zarei (Parcel 00549600000700)
• Property appeal for Sulaiman Pradhan (Parcel 00654300001800)

The Board of Equalization reviewed six property value petitions. The Board sustained the initial values for five properties and accepted the petition for one property.

• Petition 0296-21R (714 Fourth St): Sustained value at 654,500
• Petition 0483-21R (15016 21st Dr SE): Sustained value at 1,058,100
• Petition 0327-21R (21815 Meridian Ave S): Sustained value at 570,400
• Petition 0331-21R (19007 25th Ave SE): Sustained value at 740,200
• Petition 0318-21 (7925 206th St SE): Sustained value at 992,600
• Petition 0640-21R (22027 96th Ave W): Accepted petition (value not listed)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, held a virtual meeting on August 12, 2022. The agenda covered county-established transportation routes, WSDOT updates on impervious surface and environmental matters, and a regional priority project list. The meeting also included introductions and a brief project updates segment. No decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of DEM/County established transportation routes (Amy Lucas)
• WSDOT updates on impervious surface and environmental developments
• Regional Priority Project List discussion led by co-chair Doug
• Project updates and announcements from all members
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2022

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold hearings regarding property assessment appeals. The meeting includes several individual and business cases scheduled for 20-minute intervals.

• Case 0173-21R: JONNALAGADDA SIDDHARTHA/VELLANKI MAHENDE (Parcel 01144000001100)
• Case 0184-21R: TYLER DANIELLE/STEFFAN (Parcel 00550400006400)
• Case 0197-21R: ANG RUSTY A/NETTLES JEREMY (Parcel 27042300213400)
• Case 0202-21R: VOLPE JOHN & AI (Parcel 27062800403100)
• Case 0205-21R: BAKER ANDREW (Parcel 01196300000700)

The Board of Equalization heard three property value appeals. In all three cases, the initial assessed values were sustained.

• Petition 0202-21R (14413 228TH ST SE): Value of 741,800 sustained
• Petition 0261-21R (2403 186TH PLSE): Value of 720,500 sustained
• Petition 0264-21R (1622 166TH CRT SE): Value of 787,600 sustained

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board holds its August 9, 2022 meeting at Thomas Family Farms, 9010 Marsh Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of the July 2022 meeting summary, public comment, and a discussion of nuisance animals with Sultan Mayor Wiita. The board will also hear reports from the Agriculture Coordinator and staff on surface water management, planning and development, youth in agriculture, the conservation district, the Farm Bureau, and a sustainable land strategy, followed by a farm tour.

• Nuisance animals discussion with Sultan Mayor Wiita
• Approval of July 2022 meeting summary
• Reports on surface water management, planning and development, and a sustainable land strategy
• Farm tour at Thomas Family Farms, 9010 Marsh Rd, Snohomish
• Two board positions listed as vacant (Position 5, Agricultural Direct Marketing; Position 6, Diking, Drainage & Flood Control Districts in Snohomish River Basin)

The board approved the meeting summaries for April and May 2022. Members discussed the creation of an agricultural data dashboard and tabled a proposal to write a letter regarding Broadband/Starlink infrastructure until the next meeting.

• Approved April and May 2022 meeting summaries
• Tabled Broadband/Starlink letter until next meeting

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, meets Friday August 8, 2025 at 1:30 pm. The largest agenda item is 60 minutes on developing a Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan, presented by Isa, Lisa, Eileen, and Molly. The committee will also hear updates from WSDOT (Mehrdad Moini) and PSRC (Jennifer Barnes), a preview on maintenance in the public right of way (Mike Todd), and project updates and announcements. The agenda lists no ordinances, contracts, dollar amounts, or formal votes.

• 60-minute discussion on Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan development
• WSDOT updates from Mehrdad Moini
• PSRC updates from Jennifer Barnes
• Preview: Complexities of Maintenance in the Public Right of Way, presented by Mike Todd
• Project updates and announcements from all members

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear nine property assessment appeals, each scheduled for 20 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the listed properties.

• Appeal 0053-21R: Sharp Seth C/Aimee Y, Parcel 00643000004400, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0066-21R: Salameh Joe & Rose, Parcel 27050900201900, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0076-21R: Bowen Teresa M, Parcel 00430400001600, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0095-21R: Torrens Dessa Leigh, Parcel 27063400400100, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0109-21R: Hause Michael S, Parcel 00480401802400, 10:20 AM

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

• Petition 0053-21R (15822 21st Ave SE): Sustained value at 737,500
• Petition 0066-21R (16617 35th Ave SE): Sustained value at 1,900,300
• Petition 0076-21R (22805 106th Dr SE): Sustained value at 449,000
• Petition 0109-21R (22 107th St SE): Sustained value at 522,500
• Petition 0112-21R (20515 2nd Dr SE): Sustained value at 670,900
• Petition 0136-21R (9713 212th St SE): Adjusted value from 654,600 to 643,100
• Petition 0146-21R (14527 53rd Ave SE): Sustained value at 492,400
• Petition 0156-21R (1428 183rd St SE): Sustained value at 581,000

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on July 27, 2022, to hear eight property tax appeals from businesses including Hunter & Hart, Ironmount, Winco Foods, Lowe's, Hobby Lobby, Oceanfront V, Home Depot, and Target. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-30 minute hearing. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed value of each property.

• Hunter & Hart LLC appeal (Parcel 30050900205600)
• Ironmount Inc appeal (Parcel 00645300001001 et al)
• Winco Foods LLC appeal (Parcel 30050900203200)
• Lowe's Companies appeal (Parcel 00482800001000)
• Smokey Point Commercial LLC/Hobby Lobby appeal (Parcel 31052000305300)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed four commercial property tax petitions. The Board sustained the initial assessed values for three properties, including those owned by Hunter & Hart LLC, EJA Investments LLC/Home Depot, and Matthew Brown/Target Corp. The Board adjusted the value for the Lowe's Companies of 61 property in Arlington, increasing it from $24,730,000 to $26,000,000.

• Sustained initial value of $10,214,000 for Hunter & Hart LLC in Marysville
• Adjusted value for Lowe's Companies of 61 in Arlington from $24,730,000 to $26,000,000
• Sustained initial value of $14,821,000 for EJA Investments LLC/Home Depot in Everett
• Sustained initial value of $17,950,700 for Matthew Brown/Target Corp in Lynnwood

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets by Zoom on July 27, 2022. It will vote on two action items: the final 2023 dues assessment and additional funding for the 2022 Countywide STP/CMAQ Contingency Project List. The meeting also includes updates from PSRC and the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, a coordinator's report, and approval of minutes from June 15, 2022. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda.

• Agenda Bill: SCT 2023 Dues Assessment FINAL (action item)
• Agenda Bill: additional funding to the 2022 Countywide STP/CMAQ Contingency Project List (action item)
• Approval of June 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on PSRC Board actions and activities (Ben Bakkenta)
• Coordinator's report including a poll on future meeting venue

The committee approved a 19.5% increase in dues for 2023. Members also approved additional funding for three contingency projects on the 2022 Countywide STP/CMAQ list for referral to PSRC.

• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (passed with two abstentions)
• Approved 2023 dues increase of 19.5% (unanimous)
• Approved additional funding to the Countywide STP/CMAQ funding contingency project list (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets remotely on July 26, 2022, to hold two public hearings and one briefing. The hearings cover proposed code amendments on development application and permit expiration extensions, and a correction to flood hazard areas code. The Commission will also hear a briefing on school district capital facilities plans and school impact fees. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on code amendments to SCC Chapters 30.70, 30.86, 30.50, 30.56 changing permit application expiration terms for Land Disturbing Activity, Flood Hazard, and Flood Hazard Variance permits, plus related fee changes
• Public hearing on amending SCC 30.65.220 to re-insert code stricken by a 2020 Ordinance, allowing single-family floodway homes to do repairs or improvements that do not increase ground floor area and are not substantial improvements
• Briefing on first drafts of eleven school district capital facilities plans, covering projected enrollments, capacity issues, capital improvements, and proposed changes to the school impact fee schedule in Chapter 30.66C SCC
• Approval of minutes from the June 28, 2022 regular meeting
• Status update on future agenda items and County Council actions on past Planning Commission recommendations

The Planning Commission recommended approval of two sets of code amendments regarding permit expiration extensions and flood hazard area corrections. The commission also received a briefing on School District Capital Facilities Plans.

• Approved June 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of code amendments for development application and permit expiration extensions (10-0)
• Recommended approval of code amendments for flood hazard areas code correction (10-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals, each scheduled for 20-30 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of commercial properties including a Lynnwood Town Square parcel, a Quality Food Centers store, and Fluke Electronics. All appeals were filed in 2021 and are being heard in this July 2022 session.

• Appeal 0098-21C: Lynnwood Town Square LLC, parcel 00372600701502, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0122-21C: SCI LLC, parcel 00576002000004, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0164-21C: Pine Street Hospitality LLC, parcel 00439075000100, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0376-21C: Quality Food Centers Inc, parcel 00610600300201, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0406-21C: Fluke Electronics Corp, parcel 28041100200500, 10:40 AM

The Board of Equalization reviewed three property value petitions. In all three cases, the initial assessed values were sustained.

• Sustained $28,917,000 value for 3105 Pine St, Everett (Pine Street Hospitality LLC)
• Sustained $7,957,000 value for 22828 100th Ave W, Edmonds (Quality Food Centers Inc)
• Sustained $8,129,500 value for 13624 Highway 99, Lynnwood (Fitness International LLC)

SCT Community Advisory Board

The SCT Community Advisory Board meets online July 21, 2022, to approve prior minutes and confirm a representative to the July 27 Steering Committee meeting. Most of the session is discussion: a Housing Characteristics & Needs Report and setting the board's focus for 2022. The coordinator will report on an updated roster and SCT transitions, and the board will list possible future agenda topics.

• Approval of minutes from the 5-19-22 meeting
• Confirm CAB representative to the July 27, 2022 Steering Committee meeting
• Housing Characteristics & Needs Report presented by Amber Piona and Mathew Siddons
• Coordinator's report on updated roster and SCT transitions
• Future agenda topics listed: Paine Field, concurrency, transportation, labor union, agriculture (SLS), urban centers, economic development

The Community Advisory Board approved the May 19, 2022, meeting minutes. Members designated a representative for the upcoming July 27 Steering Committee meeting and discussed potential 2022 focus areas including environment and transportation.

• Approved May 19, 2022, minutes (approved with one abstention)
• Confirmed Phil Lovell as representative to July 27, 2022, Steering Committee meeting
• Confirmed Sean Standefer as back-up representative for July 27, 2022, Steering Committee meeting

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.

• Appeal 0007-21R: Wilson Peggy, Parcel ID 00417000100402
• Appeal 0302-21R: Hass Jay & Jennifer, Parcel ID 28040300201400
• Appeal 0373-21R: Steidley Michael & Sandra, Parcel ID 00568900000502
• Appeal 0161-21R: Deboer Phillip E, Parcel ID 00592300002500
• Appeal 0230-21R: Olson Jeremy J/Olivia C, Parcel ID 00866000000200

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

• Petition 0007-21Kt (Peggy Wilson): Adjusted value from 816,400 to 735,700
• Petition 0373-21R (Michael & Sandra Steidley): Sustained value at 458,800
• Petition 0161-21R (Phillip E DeBoer): Sustained value at 483,900
• Petition 0230-21R (Jeremy J/Olivia C Olson): Sustained value at 526,100
• Petition 0487-21R (Kimberly Tryon/Gordon Chodakauskas): Adjusted value from 618,900 to 593,900
• Petition 0138-21R (William J Bickel): Accepted value at 892,200
• Petition 0147-21R (Jeffrey T/Shawn K Quinn): Sustained value at 1,537,900
• Petition 0155-21R (Aaron R/Jamie P Hollingbery): Adjusted value from 1,409,700 to 1,263,000

SCT Managers and Administrators

This is an agenda for the City Managers and Administrators Group meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at The Mill on Lake Stevens, 1808 Main Street, Lake Stevens, WA. The agenda lists a welcome, a tour of The Mill and waterfront park, a round table with MAG members, future agenda items, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts appear in the supplied agenda. Attendees are asked to bring a brown bag lunch.

• Tour of The Mill and waterfront park
• Round table with MAG members
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Meeting held at The Mill on Lake Stevens, 1808 Main Street, Lake Stevens, WA
• Attendees asked to bring a brown bag lunch

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals on July 13, 2022, via Zoom/phone. The appeals include two commercial properties and six residential properties, each scheduled for 20-30 minute sessions. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of these properties based on the appellants' arguments.

• CHCT WASHINGTON LLC appeal (9:00 AM, 30 mins, Parcel 31052800300900 et al)
• THAYER EXCHANGE LLC appeal (9:30 AM, 20 mins, Parcel 31053300204800)
• RAFFERTY LARRY L appeal (9:50 AM, 20 mins, Parcel 00507100001000)
• WAITES WENDY L appeal (10:10 AM, 20 mins, Parcel 00373600500403)
• SEWELL RONALD B & NANCY K appeal (10:30 AM, 20 mins, Parcel 00635200000200)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property assessment appeals on July 13, 2022. The board accepted (reduced) the assessed values for three properties and sustained the original value for one. All four decisions were made by a single board member, David Little, according to the hearing summary orders.

• Accepted reduction for THAYER EXCHANGE LLC, 152ND ST NE, MARYSVILLE: value lowered from $818,000 to $625,000
• Accepted reduction for RAFFERTY LARRY L, 261 12TH AVE N, EDMONDS: value lowered from $1,245,200 to $1,240,800
• Accepted reduction for ULRICH MILES A\KATHY M, address listed as UNKNOWN: value lowered from $229,600 to $206,300
• Sustained original value for WOLFKILL RONALD & KRISTEN, 12822 227TH AVE SE, MONROE: value unchanged at $1,061,600

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 12, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the April and June 2022 meeting summaries, public comment, and new business on a Broadband/Starlink letter, a critical area discussion, calendar planning, and Focus on Farming. The board will also receive updates from the Ag Coordinator, surface water management, planning and development services, Youth in Agriculture, the Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and Sustainable Land Strategy.

• Approval of April and June 2022 meeting summaries
• New business: Broadband/Starlink letter
• New business: Critical Area Discussion
• New business: Focus on Farming and calendar discussion
• Reports from Ag Coordinator Linda Neunzig, SWM staff, Rebecca Samy (PDS), Bobbi Lindemulder (Conservation District), Keith Stocker (Farm Bureau), and David Roberts (Sustainable Land Strategy)

The joint meeting consisted of reports and discussions on rural broadband, riparian legislation, and the Comprehensive Plan update. No formal votes were taken or substantive decisions made during the session.

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee meets by Zoom on July 6, 2022. It will vote on the final 2023 dues assessment and approve the agenda for the July 27, 2022 Steering Committee. Members will also discuss ICC membership and meeting venues, including hybrid meetings, and hear a coordinator's report on the Annual Assembly, a second-quarter report to the County Council, and SCT transitions. A quarterly 2024 GMA update and compliance review is listed as a future briefing.

• Action: SCT 2023 Dues Assessment Final
• Action: approve agenda for July 27, 2022 Steering Committee
• Discussion: ICC Membership
• Discussion: meeting venue including hybrid meetings
• Coordinator's report: Annual Assembly, 2nd Quarter Report to County Council, SCT Transitions

The SCT Executive Committee approved its July 27, 2022 Steering Committee agenda, which may include a recommendation on distributing federal CRRSAA funds. It reviewed a proposed one-time 19.5% increase in 2023 SCT dues, which had received preliminary approval from the Steering Committee on June 15. Members decided against adding a Fire/EMS seat to the ICC, opting instead to add all Fire/EMS districts to the distribution list and invite them to meetings. The July 27 Steering Committee meeting will be held online.

• Approved minutes of 6-1-22 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Reports
• Approved July 27, 2022 Steering Committee agenda, including possible ICC recommendation on CRRSAA funds (unanimous)
• Reviewed proposed one-time 19.5% SCT 2023 dues increase; preliminary Steering Committee approval given June 15
• Decided against adding a Fire/EMS seat to ICC; instead add all Fire/EMS districts to distribution list
• Agreed July 27, 2022 Steering Committee meeting will be online

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets June 28, 2022 for briefings on two proposed code amendments. One would change expiration terms and fees for Land Disturbing Activity, Flood Hazard, and Flood Hazard Variance permits in SCC Chapters 30.70, 30.86, 30.50, and 30.56. The other would re-insert code in SCC 30.65.220, stricken by a 2020 ordinance, that allowed single-family homes in floodways to make certain repairs and improvements. These are briefings only; the Commission is an advisory body and final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Briefing on code amendments to SCC Chapters 30.70, 30.86, 30.50, 30.56 changing expiration terms for Land Disturbing Activity, Flood Hazard, and Flood Hazard Variance permits and related expiration fees
• Briefing on code amendment to SCC 30.65.220 to re-insert floodway repair/improvement language removed by a 2020 ordinance, while complying with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• Approval of minutes for the May 24, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period and status of future agenda items and past recommendations

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of briefings on proposed code amendments regarding permit expirations and flood hazard area corrections.

• Approved May 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

SCT Managers and Administrators

The City Managers and Administrators Group (MAG) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Collector's Choice, 215 Cypress Ave, Snohomish, WA. The agenda consists of a welcome, updates from MAG members, discussion of future agenda items, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts are listed in the supplied agenda.

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets June 15, 2022 via Zoom to approve prior meeting minutes and take action on two agenda bills: STP/CMAQ countywide projects and the SCT 2023 Dues Assessment. The meeting also includes updates from PSRC and the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, plus a briefing on a Regional Apprenticeship Program. A list of future informational briefings is included, but no details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Agenda Bill: STP/CMAQ Countywide projects (Doug McCormick)
• Agenda Bill: SCT 2023 Dues Assessment (Cynthia Pruitt)
• Briefing: Regional Apprenticeship Program (Anne Carnell, Nate Nehring)
• Approval of May 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for July 27, 2022

The SCT Steering Committee approved the ICC-recommended project list for STP/CMAQ federal funding, which will now be forwarded to PSRC. It also gave preliminary approval to a proposed 19.5% increase in 2023 SCT dues. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee also received a briefing on the Regional Apprenticeship Program and approved its May 25, 2022 minutes.

• Approved ICC recommended STP/CMAQ federal funding project list (unanimous)
• Gave preliminary approval to 19.5% 2023 SCT dues increase (unanimous)
• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding its yearly joint meeting with the County Council on June 14, 2022. The agenda lists public comment, opening remarks, introductions, and a series of topic presentations including broadband, on-site visits, riparian legislation, a 12-month calendar, the comprehensive plan, and flood plain design. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the supplied agenda.

• Joint meeting between the Agricultural Advisory Board and County Council
• Topic presentations: broadband (David Youngquist), on-site visits (Linda Neunzig), riparian legislation (Bob Ricci)
• Additional topics: 12-month calendar (Joy Routh), Comp Plan (Eric Fritch), Flood Plain by Design (Jeff Ellingsen)
• Public comment period included
• Two board positions listed as vacant: Position 5 (Agricultural Direct Marketing) and Position 6 (Diking, Drainage & Flood Control Districts in Snohomish River Basin)

The Agricultural Advisory Board met for a farm tour and received updates from various county departments and organizations. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made during the meeting due to a lack of a quorum.

• April 2022 meeting summary approval tabled due to lack of quorum

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The SCT Planning Advisory Committee meets Thursday, June 9, 2022, via Zoom from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 14, 2022, public comments, and discussion items. The main discussion is a 45-minute presentation from the WA Geological Survey on Aggregate Resource Mapping, plus brief updates on housing characteristics and PSRC regional staff. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• WA Geological Survey presentation on Aggregate Resource Mapping (Tricia Sears, Amy Rudko, 45 min.)
• Housing Characteristics and Needs Report Update (Amber Piona, 5 min.)
• PSRC Regional Staff Committee update (Maggie Moore, 5 min.)
• Approval of minutes from the 4-14-22 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for July 14, 2022, location TBD

The committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of updates regarding aggregate resource mapping, housing reports, and regional transportation planning.

• Approved April 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board is meeting to approve February 2022 minutes, hear public comment, and receive a coordinator's report. Old business includes a transfer to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and new business covers an assessment. The agenda is largely procedural with no detailed decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of February 2022 minutes
• Public comment period
• Coordinator's report
• Transfer to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
• Assessment discussion

SCT Executive Committee

The SCT Executive Committee meets by Zoom on June 1, 2022, to approve prior minutes, review April final and May preliminary treasurer's reports, and act on two agenda bills: STP/CMAQ countywide projects and the SCT 2023 Dues Assessment. It will also approve the June 15, 2022 Steering Committee agenda and discuss meeting venues, including hybrid meetings. The coordinator will report on the Annual Assembly, with a future briefing on the 2024 GMA Update and Compliance Review.

• Action item: STP/CMAQ Countywide projects (McCormick)
• Action item: SCT 2023 Dues Assessment (Pruitt)
• Approval of June 15, 2022 Steering Committee agenda
• Treasurer's reports: April final and May preliminary
• Discussion of meeting venue including hybrid meetings

The SCT Executive Committee approved the agenda for the June 15, 2022 Steering Committee meeting and approved the minutes of its May 4, 2022 meeting. It accepted the treasurer's reports. Members were told that countywide STP/CMAQ project priorities will be set June 3 and confirmed at the Steering Committee, and that a one-time 19.5% increase in 2023 SCT dues is proposed. The committee also discussed moving to in-person meetings and holding a fall Assembly in person, with those questions to be taken up at its July 6 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the 5-4-22 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted the treasurer's reports
• Approved the June 15, 2022 Steering Committee meeting agenda (unanimous)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets via Zoom on May 25, 2022. The main discussion item is a 30-minute briefing on 2023 expenses, dues and a five-year forecast, plus updates from PSRC and the Economic Alliance Snohomish County. The agenda also includes approval of the April 27, 2022 minutes and a coordinator's report. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Briefing and discussion on 2023 expenses, dues and 5-year forecast (Mike McCrary, 30 min)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 4-27-22
• Summary of PSRC Board actions and activities (Ben Bakkenta)
• Economic Alliance Snohomish County update (Garry Clark)
• Coordinator's report and committees report (Cynthia Pruitt)

The Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee held a brief meeting on May 25, 2022, where members approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed projected 2023 expenses, dues, and a five-year forecast. The committee took no other formal action items before adjourning.

• Approved April 27, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will conduct hearings on nine property assessment appeals. Each appellant has a 20-minute slot to present their case. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values.

• Mote Zoe Zavier/Gilbert Dwight appeal (Parcel 01117600000400)
• Ryckman Peter/Valarie appeal (Parcel 01178600005000)
• Sarwar Shahid appeal (Parcel 01020200008100)
• Stevenson Constance M appeal (Parcel 00410200012100)
• Nagel James R appeal (Parcel 00637900001700)

The Board of Equalization reviewed four property value petitions. Three values were sustained as initially assessed, and one value was accepted for adjustment.

• Sustained $920,100 value for 3813 187th Pl SE
• Sustained $427,800 value for 5013 Delaware Ave
• Accepted $1,117,300 value for 7311 Sound View Dr (adjusted from $1,130,000)
• Sustained $1,208,200 value for 15720 68th Ave W

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of technical corrections to the Growth Management Act comprehensive plan. The commission also received presentations on Puget Sound toxins and stormwater management strategies.

• Approved April 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022 County-Initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendments (9-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on May 23, 2022, to hear nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, and the board will decide whether to adjust the assessed value of each property.

• Appeal 0131-21R: Farooq/Muneera Ansari, Parcel 29043300400700
• Appeal 0133-21R: Stephen J. Lee & Cheryl Sorenson, Parcel 00771200002700
• Appeal 0254-21R: Cheryl L. & William J. Hodo, Parcel 00396700500800
• Appeal 0046-21R: Nicole Williamson & Joshua D. Wells, Parcel 01060000000300
• Appeal 0124-21R: Richard Molstad, Parcel 31060600401100

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard six property assessment appeals on May 23, 2022. Five petitions were sustained, leaving the initial assessed values unchanged. One petition (WARNICK ROBERT W, Lake Stevens) was accepted with an adjustment, lowering the value from $477,600 to $419,100. The minutes do not record vote tallies or the reasons for the decisions.

• Sustained petition 0131-21R (ANSARI FAROOQ / MUNEERA, Mukilteo); value unchanged at $1,911,800
• Sustained petition 0254-21R (HODO CHERYL L/WILLIAM J, Everett); value unchanged at $761,300
• Sustained petition 0046-21R (WILLIAMSON NICOLE/WELLS JOSHUA D, Arlington); value unchanged at $741,300
• Sustained petition 0124-21R (MOLSTAD RICHARD, Arlington); value unchanged at $422,400
• Sustained petition 0423-21R (HILTY JOHN P & VICCI, Arlington); value unchanged at $571,000
• Accepted petition 0004-21R (WARNICK ROBERT W, Lake Stevens); value adjusted from $477,600 to $419,100
• Sustained petition 0149-21R (DAHL LANCE C & MCKALLOR CAROLINE G); value unchanged at $306,100

SCT Community Advisory Board

The SCT Community Advisory Board meets May 19, 2022, to approve prior minutes and confirm representatives to upcoming Steering Committee meetings. Most of the meeting is discussion: an update on the draft vision statement for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, setting the board's focus for 2022, and reports from the co-chairs and coordinator. Members also suggest future agenda topics, including Paine Field, transportation, agriculture, urban centers, and the 2024 Comp Plan update.

• Approval of minutes from the 3-17-22 meeting
• Confirm CAB representative to Steering Committee meetings on May 25 and June 15, 2022
• Update on draft Vision Statement for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan (Eileen Canola)
• Discussion of 2022 focus and co-chairs' and coordinator's reports
• Future agenda topics listed: Paine Field, concurrency, transportation, labor union, agriculture (SLS), urban centers, economic development, 2024 Comp Plan EIS (July 2023), Naval Station Everett

The board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2022, meeting. Members selected representatives to attend upcoming Steering Committee meetings in May and June. The board also discussed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Draft Vision Statement and potential focus areas for 2022-2023.

• Approved March 17, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Hillary Moralez as representative for May 25, 2022, Steering Committee meeting
• Appointed Phil Lovell and Michelle Stewart as representatives for June 15, 2022, Steering Committee meeting

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual hearing on May 18, 2022, to consider eight property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-minute session, with one 5-minute administrative review and one 30-minute exemption case. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal 0044-21R by Daniel Karasov, parcel 00391500003600
• Appeal 0050-21R by Kenneth Chilcoat and Xiaoya Liu, parcel 00521501201000
• Appeal 0057-21R by David Adams and Katherine P. Kizer, parcel 00372800600900
• Appeal 0005-21R by Pedro Rodriguez, parcel 01005600002300
• Appeal 0892-17E by Hat Island Trust (exemption case), parcel 00438524200500 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed multiple property tax petitions. The Board sustained the assessed values for three properties in Marysville. For four other petitions, the Board accepted or adjusted the values, resulting in reductions for properties in Stanwood, Marysville, and Everett.

• Sustained value for Rodriguez Pedro at 3118 82nd Dr NE ($520,400)
• Sustained value for Allen Vernon W & Stephanie at 11728 Tulare Way W ($1,247,600)
• Sustained value for Evergreen 1936 LLC at 532 Priest Point Dr NW ($385,800)
• Accepted adjusted value for Michael Hills at 9310 Maple Rd ($770,300)
• Accepted adjusted value for Cecil McCants at 94th Dr SW ($39,900)
• Accepted adjusted value for Gary Webb ($13,600)
• Accepted adjusted value for Sandra Meeker at 22711 96th Ave W ($761,800)
• Accepted adjusted value for Ernanzhou Sha at 16533 3rd Dr SE ($498,700)

SCT Managers and Administrators

The City Managers and Administrators Group met Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Collector's Choice, 215 Cypress Ave, Snohomish, WA. The agenda lists a presentation by Kelly Snyder of Snohomish County on the County's solid waste plan. Members also planned to discuss a future meeting location, hear updates from MAG members, and set future agenda items. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.

• Presentation by Kelly Snyder, Snohomish County, on the County's solid waste plan
• Discussion of future meeting location
• Updates from MAG members
• Future agenda items

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on May 11, 2022, to hear nine property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, with hearings starting at 9:00 AM. The board will consider challenges to property valuations for parcels owned by individuals and companies.

• Appeal 0980-20C: Halvorsen John Trust, Parcel ID 27060100109800, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0181-21C: Cans Investment Inc, Parcel ID 00816300000400, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0251-21C: BRE/ESA P Portfolio LLC, Parcel ID 00441300000500, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0001-21R: Maia Nelson Brangeli/Maria AP T, Parcel ID 00905600001800, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0229-21R: Soderlund Timothy & Masako S, Parcel ID 00894700007400, 11:20 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard six property assessment appeals on May 11, 2022. The board adjusted values on two petitions: a Sultan property reduced from $90,900 to $82,300, and a Mukilteo property reduced from $10,000,000 to $7,550,000. Four other petitions were sustained, leaving the initial assessed values unchanged. The minutes are a hearing summary; they do not record vote tallies or the board members' reasoning.

• Adjusted assessment at 16132 Index-Galena Rd, Sultan from $90,900 to $82,300 (petition 0043-21R)
• Adjusted assessment at 3917 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW, Mukilteo from $10,000,000 to $7,550,000 (petition 0251-21C)
• Sustained assessment at 11901 Nevers Rd, Snohomish at $238,800 (petition 0089-21R)
• Sustained assessment at 2928 204th St SW, Lynnwood at $540,900 (petition 0013-21R)
• Sustained assessment at 12425 175th Ave SE, Snohomish at $257,800 (petition 0137-21R)
• Sustained assessment at 254 Amanda Ave, Gold Bar at $390,700 (petition 0229-21R)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board meets Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. as a farm tour at Natural Milk Stanwood, 2305 Norman Rd, Stanwood, WA. The agenda includes approval of the April 2022 meeting summary, public comments, and board discussion of a 12-month calendar of agenda items, board positions, and June meeting agenda items. Reports are scheduled from the Ag Coordinator, surface water management, planning and development, Youth in Agriculture, the Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and a Sustainable Land Strategy update. Two board positions (5 and 6) are listed as vacant.

• Farm tour at Natural Milk Stanwood, 2305 Norman Rd, Stanwood, WA 98292-9225
• Approval of April 2022 meeting summary
• Discussion of Agricultural Advisory Board positions; positions 5 (Agricultural Direct Marketing) and 6 (Diking, Drainage & Flood Control Districts in Snohomish River Basin) listed as vacant
• Board discussion of a 12-month calendar of agenda items and June meeting agenda items
• Reports scheduled from Ag Coordinator Linda Neunzig, SWM staff, Rebecca Samy (PDS), Bobbi Lindemulder (Conservation District), Keith Stocker (Farm Bureau), and David Roberts (Sustainable Land Strategy)

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board approved a letter of support for the Snohomish River Basin Floodplains by Design project. The board also voted to send a letter to the County Executive and County Council regarding drainage and flooding concerns related to the River Stone Estates development. A request for support regarding the Stillaguamish River Basin project was tabled pending further information and a site visit.

• Approved January, February, and March 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to County Executive/Council on drainage (unanimous)
• Approved support for Snohomish River Basin Floodplains by Design (unanimous)
• Tabled support for Stillaguamish River Basin Floodplains by Design

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual hearing on May 4, 2022, to consider nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, with property owners presenting their cases to Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and times.

• Appeal 1002-20R: Ulrich Miles A/Kathy M, Parcel 27072900402800, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0043-21R: Danks Michael & Parker Carmi, Parcel 27100300400800, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0089-21R: Douglas Dan, Parcel 28063200301100, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 1005-20R: Rudolph Peter V & Dawn M, Parcel 29051200402000, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0015-21R: Vincent Andrew, Parcel 00970500610200, 10:20 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held two property assessment appeal hearings on May 4, 2022. For petition 1006-20R (owner Sund Kenneth G & Cheryl L, 132 Skyline Dr, Edmonds), the owner did not appear and the value was adjusted from $1,451,100 to $1,445,900. For petition 0054-21R (owner Krepick Revocable Trust, 11402 239th Re SW, Woodway), the owner appeared and the value was sustained at $961,800. No vote tallies are recorded in these minutes.

• Petition 1006-20R (Sund, 132 Skyline Dr, Edmonds): value adjusted from $1,451,100 to $1,445,900; owner did not appear
• Petition 0054-21R (Krepick Revocable Trust, 11402 239th Re SW, Woodway): value sustained at $961,800; owner appeared

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee meets by Zoom on May 4, 2022. The agenda includes approval of April 6 minutes, March final and April preliminary treasurer's reports, and approval of the May 25 Steering Committee agenda. Members will discuss 2023 expenses, dues and a 5-year forecast, and hear a coordinator's report on meeting venues and hybrid meetings. A list of future informational briefings is also included, with most topics marked TBD.

• Approval of minutes from the 4-6-22 meeting
• Treasurer's reports: March (final) and April (preliminary)
• Approval of the May 25, 2022 Steering Committee agenda
• Discussion of 2023 expenses, dues and 5-year forecast
• Coordinator's report on meeting venue and hybrid meetings

The committee approved the minutes from the April 6 meeting and the agenda for the May 25 Steering Committee meeting. Members recommended continuing to meet via Zoom due to COVID-19 cases and member preference.

• Approved minutes of 4-6-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Steering Committee agenda for May 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended continuing meetings via Zoom

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets via Zoom on April 27, 2022. The main action item is an agenda bill to change the title of 'Citizen Representative' to Steering Committee. The meeting also includes updates from PSRC and the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, a 30-minute briefing on AHA, and a coordinator's report. Most other listed topics are future informational briefings with no dates set.

• Agenda bill to change the title of 'Citizen Representative' to Steering Committee
• Approval of meeting minutes from 2-23-22
• Update on PSRC Board actions and activities (Ben Bakkenta)
• Economic Alliance Snohomish County update (Garry Clark)
• AHA briefing (Chris Collier, 30 min)

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee met on April 27, 2022 and approved minutes from its February 23, 2022 meeting. It adopted changes shown on Exhibit 1 to rename the 'Citizen Representative' title to 'Community Representative,' a change the coordinator said better describes the role since members need not be US citizens. Members also received an update on household income, home prices, and rental costs in Snohomish County, and the coordinator asked for corrections to the member contact roster.

• Approved minutes of the February 23, 2022 meeting as written (unanimous)
• Adopted Exhibit 1 changes renaming 'Citizen Representative' to 'Community Representative' (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals, including residential and commercial properties. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal 0777-20R: Noerpel Sam G/Caldwell Caia M, parcel 27051100307000
• Appeal 0814-20R, 0485-21R: McCaughan Robert & Susan, parcel 00376800004100 et al
• Appeal 0982-20R: Ljunghammar Ralph/Susan, parcel 00664100001900
• Appeal 0822-20C: Hennemann Claudette, parcel 01022607120400
• Appeals 0222-0223-21C: Lowe's HIW Inc, parcel 27060100114500 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard eight property assessment appeals on April 27, 2022. Six petitions were sustained, keeping the initial assessed values unchanged. Two petitions were adjusted: a property at 71 Pine St Unit 204 in Edmonds was reduced from $940,900 to $700,000, and a property at 19393 Tjerne Pl SE in Monroe was reduced from $19,548,000 to $18,273,400. One petition for a Lowe's property at 3100 196th St SW in Lynnwood resulted in an increased value from $20,243,900 to $20,556,600.

• Sustained assessed value of $578,500 for 7008 Interurban Blvd, Snohomish (Petition 0777-20R)
• Sustained assessed value of $631,600 for 22209 4th Ave SE, Bothell (Petition 0982-20R)
• Adjusted assessed value from $940,900 to $700,000 for 71 Pine St Unit 204, Edmonds (Petition 0822-20C)
• Adjusted assessed value from $20,243,900 to $20,556,600 for 3100 196th St SW, Lynnwood (Petition 0224-21)
• Sustained assessed value of $22,086,900 for 2002 132nd St SE, Bothell (Petition 0226-21C)
• Sustained assessed value of $3,726,600 for 19393 Tjerne Pl SE, Monroe (Petition 0222-21C)
• Adjusted assessed value from $19,548,000 to $18,273,400 for 19393 Tjerne Pl SE, Monroe (Petition 0223-21C)
• Sustained assessed value of $9,259,000 for 17917 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell (Petition 0208-21C)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met on April 26, 2022, with nine of ten commissioners present. The only action taken was the unanimous approval of the March 22, 2022 minutes. The rest of the meeting consisted of briefings and a presentation: county-initiated 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendments (technical corrections), the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update schedule and visioning, and a presentation on VISION 2050 from the Puget Sound Regional Council. No public comment was given, and no recommendations or decisions were made on the briefed items.

• Approved March 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on property assessment appeals. One case was withdrawn and another postponed. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values for the remaining properties.

• 1534-19E: Seaman Pamela L, Parcel 00468622302300
• 0462-20R: Westover Richard M III, Parcel 00793000001500
• 0690-20R: Purvis Andrew J/Amber D, Parcel 27053100209100
• 0701-20R: Ray Scott B, Parcel 00430300001800 (withdrawn 3/3/2022)
• 0904-20R: Gerdes Arthur J & Peggy R, Parcel 00765800000300 (postponed 3/7/2022)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held three property tax hearings on April 25, 2022, presided over by Hearing Examiner Daniel Willner. The board sustained initial property values for two petitions and adjusted the value for one petition based on the hearings.

• Sustained initial value for petition 1534-19E (Owner: Seaman Pamela L)
• Sustained initial value of 757,300 for petition 0462-20R (Owner: Westover Richard M III)
• Adjusted initial value from 1,428,200 to 1,325,000 for petition 0811-20R (Owner: Von Goedert Charles A)

SCT Managers and Administrators

The Snohomish County City Managers and Administrators Group meets Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 12:00 to 1:30 pm via Zoom. The agenda lists a presentation on the Shelter and Behavioral Health Partnership Program by Kara Main-Hester of Snohomish County, plus discussion of a future meeting location, updates from members, and future agenda items. The agenda does not include any votes, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Presentation on the Shelter and Behavioral Health Partnership Program by Kara Main-Hester, Snohomish County
• Discussion of a future meeting location
• Updates from MAG members
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Meeting held via Zoom; connection details by emailing [email protected]

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a tentative agenda of hearings on April 18, 2022, via Zoom/phone, to consider nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, with property owners and county staff presenting. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal 0355-20R: Vanlom Justin & Heidi, Parcel 00597400000205, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0832-20R: McCaughan Richard B, Parcel 29061700302100, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0961-20R: Meischke Marvin/Heidi, Parcel 00597400003400, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0434-20R: Marie Leslie L, Parcel 00788900000400, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0635-20R: Ricks Joshua P/Vasche Elizabeth, Parcel 00485000001500, 10:20 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 23 property assessment appeals on April 18, 2022, and issued decisions the same day. In 22 petitions the board voted to adjust (reduce) the assessed value; in one petition (Bates, 18823 94th Ave W, Edmonds) the board voted to sustain the initial value of $894,400. The largest reduction was for RRI Property LLC (9711 212th St SE, Snohomish), from $557,100 to $484,300, and the largest dollar drop was for Leroy/Su-Hong Coons (3322 52nd Pl SW), from $1,616,500 to $1,148,300. The minutes list board members Bill Temple, Kathy Santti and Arnold Hofmann, with assessor's representatives and clerk Allegra Clarkson.

• Sustained assessed value $894,400 for Bates (18823 94th Ave W, Edmonds)
• Adjusted Beach (13005 4th Pl SE) from $233,600 to $182,700
• Adjusted Morehouse (105 8th St, Sultan) from $387,200 to $374,800
• Adjusted Gilliland (701 9th Pl, Mukilteo) from $886,800 to $734,000
• Adjusted RRI Property LLC (9711 212th St SE, Snohomish) from $557,100 to $484,300
• Adjusted West Ki from $270,400 to $90,000
• Adjusted Gartland (3429 Kromer Ave, Everett) from $878,000 to $773,700
• Adjusted Heineck from $324,100 to $220,000

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Planning Advisory Committee meets on April 14, 2022, via Zoom webinar. The committee will vote on new co-chairs and review minutes from its February 10, 2022 meeting. Discussion items include funding infrastructure through Transfer of Development Rights, an update on the Housing Characteristics and Needs Report, and a PSRC Regional Staff Committee report. The committee will also recognize member Tom Rogers and set future agenda topics including housing affordability and light rail communities.

• Election of PAC Co-chairs (action item)
• Approval of minutes from the 2-10-22 meeting
• Funding Infrastructure through Transfer of Development Rights presentation by Erica Harris
• Housing Characteristics and Needs Report Update by Amber Piona
• Recognition of Tom Rogers during PAC Member Go-Round

The Snohomish County SCT Planning Advisory Committee met by Zoom on April 14, 2022. It approved the minutes of its February 10, 2022 meeting unanimously, re-elected Russ Wright as co-chair for 2022, and elected Haylie Miller as a second co-chair, both by unanimous votes. The rest of the meeting was discussion and updates: a presentation on funding infrastructure through Transfer of Development Rights, a PSRC Regional Staff Committee update, and member reports on local projects. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Feb 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Russ Wright as PAC co-chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Haylie Miller as second PAC co-chair for 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual hearing on April 13, 2022, to consider six property tax appeals. Each 30-minute session involves a property owner or company challenging their assessed value. The board will decide whether to adjust the valuations based on the evidence presented.

• Six appeals scheduled, including cases 0483-20C and 0166-21C for Jack Schindler
• Appeals by Everett Tech Park II for two separate parcels
• Appeal by CHCT Washington LLC for parcel 31052800300900
• Appeal by 9802 48th Drive NE LLC for parcel 00538500000200
• All hearings conducted via Zoom/phone

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property assessment petitions on April 13, 2022, with Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips presiding. In each case the board marked "Sustain," leaving the initial assessed values unchanged. The petitions involved properties in Everett, Lynnwood, and Marysville, with initial values of $16,189,000, $20,515,000, $8,192,000, and $8,356,000. The minutes are a one-page summary order sheet and do not record any discussion or reasoning behind the decisions.

• Sustained petition 0483-20C (Acct 28051800304100, 405 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett) at $16,189,000
• Sustained petition 0484-20C (Acct 00372800400601, 18305 Alderwood Mall Pkwy, Lynnwood) at $20,515,000
• Sustained petition 0548-20C (Acct 00538500000200, 9802 48th Dr NE, Marysville) at $8,192,000
• Sustained petition 0258-21C (Acct 00538500000200, 9802 48th Dr NE, Marysville) at $8,356,000

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board meets April 12, 2022, 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. The board is set to approve its January, February, and March 2022 meeting summaries and take public comment. New business includes Sustainable Land Strategy (SLS) recommendations for the County's Comprehensive Plan, presented by David Roberts. Old business includes a Kenwanda recommendation letter and a follow-up on a Floodplain By Design support letter.

• New business: SLS recommendations for the County's Comp Plan (David Roberts)
• Old business: Kenwanda recommendation letter (Keith Stocker)
• Old business: Floodplain By Design support letter follow-up (Jessica Hamill & Kristin Marshall)
• Approval of January, February & March 2022 meeting summaries
• Updates from Ag Coordinator, Surface Water Management, PDS, Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and Sustainable Land Strategy

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board reviewed project presentations, heard agency reports, and discussed public comments regarding drainage and development concerns. The board did not have a quorum to approve previous meeting minutes and took no substantive formal votes or decisions.

• January and February 2022 meeting minutes tabled due to lack of a quorum

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will conduct hearings on nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes and involves specific parcels. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal 0007-21R by David Wilson, Parcel 00417000100402
• Appeal 0075-21R by Clifford L. White Jr. and Masako Terada, Parcel 00828900000600
• Appeal 0102-21R by Pete K. and Patricia L. Edge, Parcel 00548400000700
• Appeal 0524-20R by Kayla P. Harding, Parcel 00615700301300
• Appeal 0976-20R by Richard H. Zarling, Parcel 27052700305000

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held four property assessment appeal hearings on April 6, 2022. The board adjusted the assessed values for two properties and sustained the initial values for two others. Hearing Examiner Bill Temple presided, with Assessor's representatives Bryan Hunt, Carl King, and Jennifer Garnett appearing. The minutes are a hearing summary order and do not record vote tallies.

• Adjusted assessment for WHITE CLIFFORD L JR/TERADA MASAKO L, 11615 E OAKMONT DR, MUKILTEO, WA 98275-4870, from $665,400 to $627,500 (Petition 0075-21R)
• Sustained assessment for HARDING KAYLA P at $424,300 (Petition 0524-20R)
• Heard Petition 0042-21R for WANGIA PETER O/EVA M, 10112 219TH ST SE, SNOHOMISH, WA 98296-4941; decision not recorded in the minutes
• Adjusted assessment for WILLIAMSON WESLEY, 3618 220TH ST SE, BOTHELL, WA 98021-7850, from $1,522,100 to $1,519,200 (Petition 0649-20R)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee meets via Zoom on April 6, 2022. The committee will vote on changing the title of 'Citizen Representative' to 'Steering Committee' and approve the April 27, 2022 Steering Committee agenda. It will also review February and March treasurer's reports and hold a 30-minute discussion on 2023 expenses and dues. The coordinator will report on the first-quarter SCT report to the County Council and county meeting room facilities for hybrid meetings.

• Action: Change title of 'Citizen Representative' to 'Steering Committee'
• Action: Approve agenda for April 27, 2022 Steering Committee
• Discussion: 2023 Expenses and Dues (30 min.)
• Treasurer's Reports: February (final) and March (preliminary)
• Coordinator's Report: 1st Quarter SCT Report to County Council; County Meeting Room Facilities for Hybrid Meetings

The SCT Executive Committee approved minutes from March 2, 2022, and accepted the treasurer's reports. It voted to send an agenda bill renaming the 'Citizen Representative' position to 'Steering Committee' to the April 27, 2022 Steering Committee, and approved that meeting's agenda contingent on a presentation by Chris Collier. Members agreed to a one-time increase in SCT dues to address declining reserves, with the issue scheduled for the May Steering Committee, and agreed June 15 as the preferred June meeting date.

• Approved minutes of 3-2-22 (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's reports
• Approved sending 'Citizen Representative' to 'Steering Committee' title change to April 27, 2022 Steering Committee agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 27, 2022 Steering Committee agenda, contingent on Chris Collier's 15-minute AHA presentation; meeting canceled if he cannot present (unanimous)
• Agreed to a one-time SCT dues increase to address declining reserves; scheduled for May Steering Committee discussion
• Agreed June 15 as preferred date for the June meeting to avoid conflict with the AWC Conference

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual hearing on March 30, 2022, to consider eight property tax appeals. The agenda lists each case with parcel IDs, property owners, and scheduled times. All items are appeals of property valuations or tax decisions.

• Seattle Premium Outlets CPG Partners LP appeal (Account ID 2755640 et al) at 9:00 AM
• Asadi Mohammad & Ziai Maryam appeal (Parcel 00585500500203) at 9:30 AM
• Smokey Point Commercial LLC appeal (Parcel 31052000305400) at 9:50 AM
• Thayer Exchange LLC appeal (Parcel 31053300204800) at 10:10 AM
• Kartak John T & Suzanne L appeal (Parcel 00444202201502 et al) at 10:30 AM

The Board of Equalization reviewed seven property value petitions. In six of the cases, the Board sustained the initial property values. One petition for a Marysville property resulted in a decision value of 0.

• Sustained value of 295,100 for 10600 Quilceda Blvd (Petition 0519-14P)
• Sustained value of 153,064 for 10600 Quilceda Blvd (Petition 1115-15P)
• Adjusted value to 0 for 1214 8th St, Marysville (Petition 1535-19E)
• Sustained value of 597,600 for 714 Fourth St, Snohomish (Petition 0625-20R)
• Sustained value of 875,600 for 15318 241st St SE, Snohomish (Petition 0010-21R)
• Sustained value of 843,000 for 7014 51st Ave NE, Marysville (Petition 0986-20C)
• Sustained value of 323,000 for 17408 27th Ave NE, Marysville (Petition 0987-20R)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear eight property tax appeals on March 28, 2022, via Zoom/phone. Cases include appeals by Safeway Inc., Boris and Elena Bragin, Nicole Milne and Dallas Wall, Michael and Mary Bickford, Joseph and Christine Coyle, Larry Rafferty, Patrick and Heloisa Vaurs, and Jay and Kelly Maloney. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed property values for each parcel.

• Safeway Inc. appeal (cases 0708-20C, 0438-21C) for parcel 00717300000200 et al, 30 minutes
• Bragin appeal (0610-20R) for parcel 27050200302800, 20 minutes
• Milne/Wall appeal (0611-20R) for parcel 00859900000600, 20 minutes
• Bickford appeal (0623-20R, 5008-21AR) for parcel 27051000303900 et al, 20 minutes
• Maloney appeal (1013, 1015-20R) for parcel 00513300003202 et al, stipulated on 1/31/2022

The Board of Equalization reviewed four property tax petitions. Two property values were adjusted downward, and two initial values were sustained.

• Petition 0610-20R (BRAGIN BORIS D/ELENA): Value adjusted from 627,700 to 603,700
• Petition 5008-21AR (MICHAEL BICKFORD): Value adjusted from 2,960,700 to 2,600,600
• Petition 0629-20R (COYLE JOSEPH T & CHRISTINE P): Initial value of 519,100 sustained
• Petition 0640-20R (VAURS PATRICK J & HELOISA H): Initial value of 1,412,900 sustained

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets remotely on March 22, 2022, to hold two public hearings on proposed amendments to the Snohomish County Code. One proposal would streamline notice requirements for Type 1 and Type 2 permit appeal hearings; the other would align subdivision and short subdivision rules with each other, other Title 30 chapters, the Comprehensive Plan, and a recent administrative rule. The Commission will also receive a briefing on the 2021 Tree Canopy Monitoring Report. The Commission is an advisory body; any recommendation it makes goes to the County Council, which holds final decision authority.

• Public hearing on code amendments to SCC Chapters 30.71 and 30.72 to streamline appeal hearing notice requirements and allow email notice to parties of record
• Public hearing on code amendments to SCC Chapters 30.41A and 30.41B for subdivisions and short subdivisions, including housekeeping changes
• Briefing on the 2021 Tree Canopy Monitoring Report by PDS Planner Hilary McGowan
• Approval of minutes from the February 22, 2022 regular meeting
• Commission may transmit a formal recommendation to County Council to adopt, not adopt, or amend the proposals

The Snohomish County Planning Commission approved the minutes from February 22, 2022, and held public hearings on proposed code amendments regarding permit appeal notice requirements and subdivisions. The commission voted to recommend approval of code amendments for Chapters 30.71 and 30.72 (permit notices) and Chapters 30.41A and 30.41B (subdivisions) of the Snohomish County Code to the County Council. Additionally, the commission received a briefing on the Annual Tree Canopy Report.

• Approved February 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to retain postal mail notification process for Type 1 and Type 2 permit appeals (8-2)
• Recommended approval of code amendments for Chapters 30.71 and 30.72 regarding permit appeal notice requirements (10-0)
• Recommended approval of code amendments for Chapters 30.41A and 30.41B regarding subdivisions and short subdivisions (10-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a remote hearing session on March 21, 2022, to consider ten property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-minute hearing, and the board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the involved properties.

• Appeal 0337-20R by Steven R. Arbaugh, parcel 00557400400500
• Appeal 0478-20R by Leah Bilder, parcel 00513100012002
• Appeal 0554-20R by Robert L. & Kathleen J. Nelson, parcel 00507000000400
• Appeal 0609-20R by Bruce & Raquel Buchanan, parcel 27040700101400
• Appeal 0825-20R & 5023-21AR by Donald Greg/Ronald Glen Heyman, parcel 00494511501201 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard eight property assessment appeals on March 21, 2022. For six petitions the board accepted the initial assessed values; for two petitions it adjusted the values downward. The minutes list owners, petition numbers, hearing times, and dollar figures but do not record vote tallies or written reasoning.

• Petition 0337-20R (Arbaugh, 1628 Douglas Ave, Everett): accepted initial value $90,000; owner did not appear
• Petition 0478-20R (Bilder, 7400 169th Pl SW, Edmonds): accepted initial value $1,251,500
• Petition 0554-20R (Nelson, 1230 Vista Way, Edmonds): accepted initial value $1,359,700; owners did not appear
• Petition 0609-20R (Buchanan, 16852 76th Ave W, Edmonds): adjusted value to $558,000 from initial $580,200
• Petition 0544-20R (Jenks, 1018 214th Pl SW, Lynnwood): adjusted value to $515,000 from initial $564,100
• Petition 0789-20R (Whalen, 13420 N Echo Lake Rd, Snohomish): accepted initial value $595,800; owner did not appear
• Petition 0825-20R (Heyman, 16719 W Lake Goodwin Rd, Stanwood): accepted initial value $1,176,200
• Petition 5023-21AR (Donald Heyman, 16719 W Lake Goodwin Rd, Stanwood): adjusted value to $1,390,900 from initial $1,485,100

SCT Community Advisory Board

The SCT Community Advisory Board meets online March 17, 2022, to approve minutes from its November 18, 2021 meeting, elect co-chairs for 2022, and confirm a representative to the April 27, 2022 Steering Committee meeting. The bulk of the meeting is a discussion of water rights and water supply challenges led by Andrea Lauden of the Department of Ecology, plus setting the board's focus for 2022 and a coordinator's report. Future agenda topics raised include Paine Field, transportation, labor unions, agriculture, urban centers, and economic development.

• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting
• Election of co-chairs for 2022
• Confirmation of CAB representative to the April 27, 2022 Steering Committee meeting
• Presentation on Water Rights 101 and water supply challenges by Andrea Lauden, DOE (45 min)
• Coordinator's report covering an updated roster, board and commission training, and the county email system

The SCT Community Advisory Board approved its November 18, 2021 minutes unanimously and elected Hillary Moralez and Kate Nesse as co-chairs for 2022, also unanimously. Kate Nesse volunteered as the CAB representative to the April 27, 2022 Steering Committee meeting. Members heard a presentation on water rights and water supply, discussed possible 2022 focus topics (housing strategy, environment, tribal relations/governance, disaster preparedness), and set up two committees on environment and tribal relations/governance, with next steps to be discussed May 19, 2022.

• Approved 11-18-21 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Hillary Moralez and Kate Nesse as 2022 co-chairs (unanimous)
• Kate Nesse volunteered as CAB representative to April 27, 2022 Steering Committee meeting
• Formed two committees to frame 2022 focus choices: environment, and tribal relations/governance
• Agreed to add a Naval Station Everett briefing to Future Agenda Items
• Coordinator reported two members were removed from the CAB roster

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on nine property assessment appeals, each involving a specific parcel. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on evidence presented by property owners and county staff.

• Burnett Andrew & Karen appeal, Parcel 00611300009000, 9:00 AM
• McLeod Jessica appeal, Parcel 00480700001103 et al, 9:20 AM
• Bennett Jaki appeal, Parcel 00960003015500, 9:50 AM
• Westover Richard M III appeal, Parcel 00793000001500, 10:10 AM
• J C Penney Co Inc appeal, Parcel 00695200000300, 11:40 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings to review property assessment petitions on March 14, 2022. The board sustained initial property values for multiple petitions while adjusting one property value downward. The source minutes list hearing outcomes for specific parcel and petition numbers.

• Sustained property value at 200,800 for Petition 0512-20R
• Sustained property value at 777,200 for Petition 0252-20R
• Adjusted property value from 327,900 to 5,000 for Petition 0253-20R
• Sustained property value at 78,900 for Petition 0411-20R
• Sustained property value at 771,800 for Petition 0422-20R
• Sustained property value at 908,500 for Petition 0028-21R
• Sustained property value at 20,880,400 for Petition 0262-21C

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, meets virtually on March 11, 2022. The agenda includes updates from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) on the Regional Transportation Plan and project tracking, a brief WSDOT update, and discussion of a call for projects and volunteers for scoring. No specific funding decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• PSRC updates on RTCC & TAP recommendations and the Regional Transportation Plan
• WSDOT update listed as 'TBA'
• Call for projects discussion led by co-chairs Doug McCormick and Melissa Cauley
• Volunteers sought for project scoring
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2022

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a remote hearing on March 9, 2022, to consider eight property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes before Hearing Examiner Kathy Santti. One appeal, filed by Joseph and Elizabeth Sanders, was withdrawn on January 18, 2022, and will not be heard. The remaining seven appeals will be heard in the morning session.

• Appeal 1492-19R by Glen Bachman, Parcel ID 00606100007000, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 1493-19R by Brian P. Smith, Parcel ID 00606100001400, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0412-20R by Paul J. Arrington, Parcel ID 01007800001600, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0416-20R by Sean D. Large, Parcel ID 00661000000400, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0421-20R by Joseph/Elizabeth Sanders, Parcel ID 27051100404800, withdrawn 1/18/2022

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on property assessment petitions on March 9, 2022, with Hearing Examiner Kathy Santti presiding. The board reviewed property valuation petitions for owners including Brian P. Smith, Paul J. Arrington, Test Appeal Letter, Sarah A. & Nicholi E. Melum, and Darcy L. Petersen. The supplied minutes record hearing times, attendance, and initial versus decision property values for each petition.

• Petition 1493-19R (Smith Brian P): Initial value 545,900, sustained at 545,900
• Petition 0412-20R (Arrington Paul J): Initial value 749,500, accepted/adjusted at 749,500
• Petition 0656-21C (Test Appeal Letter): Initial value 2,000,000, accepted at 2,000,000
• Petition 1499-19R (Melum Sarah A & Nicholi E): Initial value 226,400, sustained at 226,400
• Petition 0009-21R (Petersen Darcy L): Initial value 17,800, adjusted at 17,800

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board meets Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. The board is set to approve its January and February 2022 meeting summaries and take public comments. New business includes two Floodplains By Design presentations, one for the Stillaguamish river basin and one for the Snohomish river basin. The agenda also lists routine reports from the Ag Coordinator, Surface Water Management, Planning and Development Services, the Conservation District, the Farm Bureau, and the Chair.

• Approval of January and February 2022 meeting summaries
• Floodplains By Design presentation for the Stillaguamish river basin (Kristen Marshall, SCD)
• Floodplains By Design presentation for the Snohomish river basin (Jessica Hamill, Snohomish County)
• Public comment periods scheduled before and after board business
• Two board seats listed as vacant: Position 5 (Agricultural Direct Marketing) and Position 8 (Equine)

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met on February 8, 2022, but could not approve its January 2022 meeting summary because it lacked a quorum. The board received presentations on the 2024 GMA Comprehensive Plan Update and the county's 2022 long-range planning work program, and heard updates on flood, conservation, and legislative matters. No substantive decisions, motions, or votes were recorded; the next meeting was set for March 8, 2022.

• January 2022 meeting summary not approved — no quorum
• No old business or new business actions taken
• Received presentation on 2024 GMA Comprehensive Plan Update (David Killingstad)
• Received presentation on 2022 Long Range Planning work program (David Killingstad)
• Next meeting set for March 8, 2022, 1pm–3pm

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee meets via Zoom on March 2, 2022. The committee will approve minutes from February 2, 2022, review January final and February preliminary treasurer's reports, and vote on the agenda for the March 23, 2022 Steering Committee meeting. Discussion items include an overview of 2023 expenses and whether to continue meeting via Zoom or in person long term. A list of future informational briefings is also included, with most topics marked as to-be-determined.

• Approval of minutes from the February 2, 2022 meeting
• Treasurer's reports: January (final) and February (preliminary)
• Action item: approve the agenda for the March 23, 2022 Steering Committee
• Discussion: 2023 Expenses Overview
• Discussion: Zoom versus in-person meetings in the long term

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee approved the prior meeting's minutes and accepted the treasurer's reports. It voted unanimously to cancel the March 23, 2022 Steering Committee meeting unless the ICC needs to meet with them. In discussion, members addressed declining SCT reserves and a 19.5% dues increase for 2023, and the coordinator was directed to draft an Operating Guidelines change and to investigate meeting-room upgrades.

• Approved minutes of the 2-2-22 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's reports
• Cancelled the March 23, 2022 Steering Committee meeting unless the ICC needs to meet with them (unanimous)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets via Zoom on February 23, 2022. It will vote on reappointing four citizen representatives, elect officers, and review and approve the 2022 project list for Regional STP/CMAQ federal funds. It will also hear updates on PSRC board actions, the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, and the PSRC 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.

• Agenda Bill: reappointment of citizen representatives Mike Appleby, Peter Battuello, Melissa Blankenship, and Linda Hoult
• Election of officers
• Agenda Bill: review and approval of the 2022 Regional STP/CMAQ federal funds project list
• Briefing on the PSRC 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
• Approval of meeting minutes from 1-26-22

The Steering Committee approved the list of projects recommended for 2022 regional STP/CMAQ federal funding. Additionally, the committee reappointed four citizen representatives to three-year terms and re-elected the current slate of officers.

• Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed four citizen representatives for three-year terms (unanimous)
• Re-elected current officers (unanimous)
• Approved ICC recommended 2022 regional STP/CMAQ project list (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear 11 property tax appeals, each scheduled for 10 minutes. All appeals are listed with the same representative, Robert Peyton, and appraiser, Laura Glover. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.

• 11 appeals heard, including US Bank Trust and multiple HPA borrower LLCs
• Each appeal scheduled for 10 minutes between 9:00 AM and 10:40 AM
• All appeals involve property tax valuation disputes
• Meeting held via Zoom/phone

The Board of Equalization reviewed three property value petitions and decided to sustain the initial values for all three. The findings were approved by three members.

• Petition 0845-20R (12008 STH AVE SE): Value sustained at 475,100
• Petition 0871-20R (13418 69TH DR SE): Value sustained at 623,000
• Petition 0886-20R (1109 82ND DR NE): Value sustained at 487,100

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets remotely on February 22, 2022. The agenda is mostly briefings: staff will present proposed code amendments on appeal hearing notice requirements for Type 1 and Type 2 permits, and on subdivisions and short subdivisions. The Commission will also receive training on open public records, open public meetings, and Robert's Rules of Order. No formal recommendations or votes are scheduled; the Commission is an advisory body and final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Briefing on proposed amendments to SCC Chapters 30.71 and 30.72 to streamline noticing for Type 1 permit open record appeal hearings and allow email notice to parties of record
• Briefing on proposed amendments to SCC Chapters 30.41A and 30.41B on subdivisions and short subdivisions, including consistency changes and housekeeping edits
• Approval of minutes from the January 25, 2022 regular meeting
• Training on open public records, open public meetings, and Robert's Rules of Order
• Public comment period and status update on future agenda items and County Council actions on past recommendations

The Planning Commission approved the minutes of its January 25, 2022 meeting unanimously. The rest of the meeting consisted of briefings and training: staff presented proposed code amendments on appeal hearing notice requirements and on subdivisions and short subdivisions, and deputy prosecuting attorneys presented on open public meetings and open public records. No recommendations or substantive decisions were made; the Commission is an advisory body and final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Approved January 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on proposed notice requirement amendments for Type 1 and Type 2 permits — briefing only
• No action taken on proposed subdivision and short subdivision code amendments — briefing only
• Received training on Open Public Meetings Act, Open Public Records, and parliamentary procedures

Ethics Commission

The Snohomish County Ethics Commission meets remotely via Zoom on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes introductions, nomination of a chair and vice-chair, a chair's update, and other business covering Ordinance 21-100 and an update on the electronic ethics complaint form. The agenda does not state what action, if any, will be taken on these items.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Ordinance 21-100 listed under Other Business
• Electronic Form Update for the Ethics Complaint Form
• Introductions of Nicole Gorle, Council Staff
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom webinar

The Ethics Commission elected Commissioner Josh Casson as Chair and Commissioner Robert Hope as Vice-Chair. The Commission also approved an electronic ethics complaint form and scheduled their next meeting for September 9, 2022.

• Elected Josh Casson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Hope as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved electronic ethics complaint form (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 9, 2022

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on February 16, 2022, to consider nine property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20- or 30-minute session, with property owners challenging their assessed valuations. The board will decide whether to adjust the valuations based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal 0268-20R: Daniel C. & Lisa L. Payne, Parcel 00630700001901, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0336-20R: Carla J. Peterson, Parcel 00960011001200, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0343-20R: David C. Mitchell, Parcel 00493900005600, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0361-20R: Vladimir I. Shepsis/Aneta Ttee, Parcel 00594400008501, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0928-20R & 0021-21R: Prabhakaran Makkathai/Vitya Rajasekaran, Parcel 01177700000600 et al, 11:40 AM

The Board of Equalization held hearings on February 16, 2022, to review property tax valuation petitions. The Board sustained the initial valuation for eight properties and adjusted the valuation for one property.

• Sustained initial value of $764,800 for petition 0268-20R
• Adjusted value of petition 0336-20R from $27,700 to $23,500
• Sustained initial value of $222,200 for petition 0343-20R
• Sustained initial value of $1,011,000 for petition 0361-20R
• Sustained initial value of $943,600 for petition 0373-20R
• Adjusted value of petition 0415-20R from $1,304,600 to $1,210,000
• Sustained initial value of $180,900 for petition 0688-20R
• Sustained initial values for petitions 0928-20R and 0021-21R

SCT Managers and Administrators

The Snohomish County City Managers and Administrators Group meets Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 12:00-1:30 pm. The agenda lists a presentation on HB 1590 by MJ Brell-Vujovic and Alessandra Durham, a discussion of county growth targets led by Steve Toy, a co-chair election, updates from MAG members, and future agenda items. Attached county Human Services Department materials describe a proposed 0.1% local sales tax under HB 1590 to fund affordable housing, behavioral health facilities, and related services, with five-year projected revenues of $116,560,505 and expenditures of $97,414,710.

• HB 1590 presentation: proposed 0.1% local sales and use tax for affordable housing and behavioral health facilities
• Five-year projected HB 1590 revenues of $116,560,505 and expenditures of $97,414,710
• Proposed allocations: $48,375,811 affordable housing, $31,088,538 bridge and permanent supportive housing, $4,021,091 behavioral health facilities, $13,140,821 services, $788,449 evaluation
• County growth targets discussion led by Steve Toy
• Co-chair election for the City Managers and Administrators Group

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, held a virtual meeting on February 11, 2022. The agenda lists introductions and roll call, updates from PSRC and WSDOT, a discussion of state transportation projects, a 60-minute regional projects presentation, and project updates and announcements. The agenda does not include any specific decisions, dollar amounts, or named projects.

• PSRC update on a funding competition
• WSDOT updates (topic listed as TBA)
• State transportation projects discussion
• 60-minute regional projects presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for March 11, 2022

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Planning Advisory Committee holds a virtual meeting on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar. The agenda includes approval of the January 13, 2022 minutes, public comments, and a 100-minute discussion block covering a model ordinance and communications toolkit for residential treatment facilities, the Regional Transportation Plan, HB 1220, and the PSRC Regional Staff Committee. No action items are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily discussion and updates.

• Discussion of a model ordinance and communications toolkit for residential treatment facilities (Matt Mazur-Hart, 30 min.)
• Regional Transportation Plan presentation by Ben Bakkenta of PSRC (25 min.)
• Discussion of HB 1220 (Laura Hodgson, 25 min.)
• PSRC Regional Staff Committee update (Maggie Moore, 5 min.)
• Future agenda items include Alliance for Housing Affordability, PAC protocols, Regional Growth Centers, Snohomish County Light Rail Communities, and a Sound Transit update

The Snohomish County Tomorrow Planning Advisory Committee met via Zoom on February 10, 2022. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously and heard presentations and updates on residential treatment facilities, House Bill 1220 regarding housing needs, and regional planning.

• Approved minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting (passed unanimously)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a public hearing to review changes to the State Noxious Weed List, take public comment, and adopt the 2022 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List. The regular meeting also includes approval of June 2021 minutes, a coordinator's report, and discussion of a transfer to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, an assessment, and gravel pit certification.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2022 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List
• Review of changes to the State Noxious Weed List
• Transfer to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
• Discussion of assessment
• Gravel pit certification

The Noxious Weed Control Board voted to add hanging sedge, rough chervil, and wild basil as Class B noxious weeds in Snohomish County and to change the scientific names of common and annual bugloss. The board also approved the June 2021 meeting minutes. Other items, including a possible transfer to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and funding the program by assessment, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved adding hanging sedge, rough chervil, and wild basil as Class B noxious weeds and changing scientific names of common and annual bugloss (motion passed)
• Approved June 2021 meeting minutes (motion approved)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals, each involving a specific parcel and appellant. The board will also review findings from earlier hearings. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding, not a policy-making session.

• Appeal 0107-21C: Brazeal Family Trust Agreement, parcel 00659700030100
• Appeal 0150-21C: Hoover JG, parcel 00772500020000
• Appeal 0198-21C: Project S15 LLC, parcel 27032300104300
• Appeal 0564-20C & 0269-21C: CBYW Monroe Prop Co LLC, parcel 27050600202600 et al
• Appeal 0439-20C: BRE/ESA Properties LLC, parcel 28051900402200

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

• Sustained $763,400 value for 535 Walnut St Unit 301 (Petition 0107-21C)
• Sustained $36,540,000 value for 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy (Petition 0564-20C)
• Sustained $37,555,000 value for 14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy (Petition 0269-21C)
• Sustained $8,800,000 value for 1431 112th St SE (Petition 0439-20C)
• Sustained $11,743,500 value for 4601 200th St SW (Petition 0593-20C)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board meets Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. The board will approve its January 2022 meeting summary, take public comments, and discuss new business including the 2022 meeting calendar and workplan. David Killingstad is scheduled to present an overview of the 2024 GMA Comprehensive Plan Update and the county Planning and Development Services Long Range Planning Division 2022 Work Program. The agenda also includes routine reports from the Agriculture Coordinator, Surface Water Management, Planning and Development Services, the Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and the chair.

• 2024 GMA Comprehensive Plan Update overview and opportunities for public input (David Killingstad)
• Snohomish County Planning and Development Services Long Range Planning Division 2022 Work Program (David Killingstad)
• Approval of January 2022 meeting summary
• 2022 meeting calendar and 2022 workplan
• Public comment periods and reports from DCNR, SWM, PDS, Conservation District, and Farm Bureau

The Agricultural Advisory Board approved its December 14, 2021 meeting minutes and had no old business or public comment. Members discussed board vacancies, attendance rules, and a 2022 meeting calendar, and formed a committee to draft a letter about a proposed state stream-and-river buffer rule with fines up to $10,000. Updates were given on the Darrington Wood Innovation Center, the Food and Farming Center, flood conditions, and the Sustainable Land Strategy; no other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Marv Thomas, second by Joy Routh, all in favor)
• Formed committee (Jeff, David, Bob, Marv, Keith & Linda) to draft a letter on proposed stream/river buffer fines up to $10,000 and set a meeting with Tom Davis of the Farm Bureau
• Agreed to add an April or May joint meeting with the County Council; Linda will contact the County Council and Executive's office for times
• Set attendance rule of 3 excused absences, with members notifying Linda or Sherry; cancelled meetings do not count against members
• Reappointments for four board positions to be sent to County Council in April; Equine position (seat 8) still vacant pending interview
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, February 8 at 1 p.m.

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals, each involving a specific parcel. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed value of these properties. All hearings are scheduled for February 7, 2022, via Zoom/Phone.

• Appeal 0048-21C: Patel Vipul/Bela, Parcel 00707200002700, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0084-21C: Andorra Apartments LLC, Parcel 27043200200500, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0085-21C: Lakeside Apartment Associates LLC, Parcel 27042900100800, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0083-21C: Rainbow Bridge Associates LLC, Parcel 28051900400200, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0086-21C: Breckenridge-Everett LLC, Parcel 28051900102700, 10:20 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization met on Monday, February 7, 2022, and recorded decisions on six property assessment petitions. In each case where a decision is recorded, the board marked "Sustain," leaving the initial value unchanged from the decision value. The minutes are a scanned hearing summary with some fields unreadable or blank, so not every petition's hearing time or outcome is fully legible.

• Sustained valuation of $1,077,000 for property at 18461 Killarney Ct, Monroe (Petition 0048-21C)
• Sustained valuation of $1,775,500 for Rosen Bel Kirk Associates LLC (Petition 0214-21C)
• Sustained valuation of $6,856,800 for property at 4333 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW Suite B, Mukilteo (Petition 0215-21C)
• Sustained valuation of $303,400 for Michael Byrnes/Ryan LLC (Petition 0216-21C)
• Sustained valuation of $5,896,300 for RH Hydramaster Building Associates LLC, 11015 47th Ave W, Mukilteo (Petition 0204-21C)
• Sustained valuation of $24,318,000 for CLI Timberline Court LLC, 1020 112th St SW, Everett (Petition 0233-21C)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing to consider 10 property assessment appeals. Each case is scheduled for 20 minutes, with property owners or their representatives presenting their arguments. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and assigned staff.

• Appeal 0263-20R by Juergen E. and Kathy L. Kneifel, Parcel 00392000003704
• Appeal 0524-20R by Kayla P. Harding, Parcel 00615700301300
• Appeal 0839-20R by HPA II Borrower 2019-1 LLC, Parcel 00449500004902 (postponed from 12/8/2021)
• Appeal 0029-21R by Mark S. Nordlie, Parcel 00771200004400
• Appeal 0533-20R by Adrian Ionescu and Gilda Popa, Parcel 27050600301400

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held four property assessment appeal hearings on Feb. 2, 2022. The board adjusted values in two petitions (0263-20R and 0598-20R), sustained the value in one (0029-21R), and the outcome for petition 1533-19E is not clearly marked in the minutes. Two owners appeared and two did not; an Assessor's representative was present for each case.

• Petition 0263-20R (Kneifel, Acct 0392000003704): value adjusted from 186,400 to 177,800
• Petition 0029-21R (Nordlie, Acct 00771200004400): value sustained at 1,008,900
• Petition 0598-20R (Zhu, Acct 0794800004100): value adjusted from 623,900 to 618,300
• Petition 1533-19E (Remick, Acct 0565600101002): outcome not clearly recorded in the minutes

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee meets by Zoom on Feb. 2, 2022. The main action items are reappointing citizen representatives Appleby, Battuello, Blankenship, and Hoult, and approving the agenda for the Feb. 23, 2022 Steering Committee. The committee will also hear December final and January preliminary treasurer's reports, discuss nominations for SCT co-chairs, and receive a coordinator's report on face-to-face SCT meetings. A list of future informational briefings is included, with no decisions attached.

• Action: reappoint citizen representatives Appleby, Battuello, Blankenship, and Hoult
• Action: approve the agenda for the February 23, 2022 Steering Committee
• Treasurer's reports: December (final) and January (preliminary)
• Discussion: nominations for SCT co-chairs
• Coordinator's report on face-to-face SCT meetings

The committee approved the minutes from the January 5, 2022, meeting and accepted the treasurer's reports. Members voted to include the reappointment of four citizen representatives on the February 23, 2022, Steering Committee agenda. The committee also approved the February 23 agenda with a provision allowing for potential additions by the ICC.

• Approved January 5, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's reports
• Added reappointment of four citizen representatives to February 23 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 23, 2022, meeting agenda with amendment (unanimous)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets via Zoom on January 26, 2022. The main action items are an agenda bill adjusting the 2022 dues assessment and an agenda bill adopting the SCT 2022 Work Program. The meeting also includes updates from PSRC and the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, approval of the December 1, 2021 minutes, and a coordinator's report. A list of future informational briefings is included, with most topics marked TBD.

• Agenda Bill: Adjustment of 2022 Dues Assessment
• Agenda Bill: SCT 2022 Work Program
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from 12-1-21
• Update from PSRC Board Actions and Activities (Ben Bakkenta)
• Update from Economic Alliance Snohomish County (Garry Clark)

The Steering Committee approved revised 2022 dues assessments to align with 2020 Census data. Members also approved the 2022 work program, which now includes quarterly briefings on the work of HART and reports from associated agencies.

• Approved minutes from December 1, 2021 (passed with one abstention)
• Approved revised 2022 dues assessment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 work program with added quarterly briefings (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing session to consider eight property assessment appeals. Each case involves a property owner contesting their assessed value, with hearings scheduled in 20- or 30-minute blocks. The board will decide whether to uphold or adjust the assessments based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal 0808-20R: Judith D Anderson, Parcel 27062200400800
• Appeal 0975-20R: R Scott & Stacy Ann Painter, Parcel 00403900027300
• Appeal 0977-0978-20R: Elmer R Johnson, Parcel 28051300104300 et al
• Appeal 0476-20R: Yoseph & Lamu Rahel W Petros, Parcel 00372801101002
• Appeal 1007-1008-20R: Fakuski LLC, Parcel 00414400100400 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard six property assessment appeals on January 26, 2022. Five petitions were sustained, leaving the initial assessed values unchanged. One petition, for owner PAINTER R SCOTT & STACY ANN at 19829 99TH AVE SE, SNOHOMISH, WA 98296-7923, was adjusted, lowering the value from $708,900 to $657,600. Four owners did not appear; two owners appeared.

• Sustained assessment for ANDERSON JUDITH D, 20727 157TH AVE SE, MONROE, WA 98272 at $1,541,400 (owner did not appear)
• Adjusted assessment for PAINTER R SCOTT & STACY ANN, 19829 99TH AVE SE, SNOHOMISH, WA 98296-7923 from $708,900 to $657,600 (owner did not appear)
• Sustained assessment for PETROS YOSEPH & LAMU RAHEL W, 18219 LARCH WAY, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037-4942 at $472,500 (owner did not appear)
• Sustained assessment for DOURA MARCO J & ANYA, 17807 31ST DR SE, BOTHELL, WA 98012-8554 at $711,900 (owner appeared)
• Sustained assessment for HUANG BILI, 18018 64TH AVE W, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037-7208 at $434,200 (owner appeared)
• Sustained assessment for KLIMAN MARILYN J, 22815 86TH PL W, EDMONDS, WA 98026-8428 at $865,600 (owner did not appear)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission meets remotely on January 25, 2022, to hold two public hearings on proposed amendments to Title 30 of the county code. One proposal would reinstate residential development as an allowed use in the Business Park (BP) zone and update related criteria, aiming to promote a diversity of housing types. The other would eliminate the Urban Centers Design Review Board (UCDRB) from the approval process to increase permit review efficiency. The Commission will also elect its 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair; it is an advisory body and final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on amending Title 30 to reinstate residential uses in the Business Park (BP) zone and update criteria, promoting 'missing middle housing'
• Public hearing on amending chapter 30.34A SCC to eliminate the Urban Centers Design Review Board (UCDRB) from the approval process
• Election of 2022 officers: Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2021 regular meeting
• Public comment period and status update on future agenda items and County Council actions on past recommendations

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held public hearings on two code amendments. It voted 8-1 to recommend approval of changes to allow residential development in the Business Park zone, and 6-3 to recommend denial of a proposal to eliminate the Urban Center Design Review Board. The Commission also re-elected Robert Larsen as Chair and Leah Everett as Vice-Chair for 2022. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Recommended approval of amendments to allow residential uses in the Business Park zone (8-1)
• Recommended denial of a proposal to eliminate the Urban Center Design Review Board (6-3)
• Re-elected Robert Larsen as Chair for 2022 (8-0)
• Elected Leah Everett as Vice-Chair for 2022 (8-0)
• Approved the minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear 14 property tax appeals. The agenda lists individual hearings for property owners challenging their assessed values, with one case withdrawn. The board will decide each appeal based on the evidence presented.

• Hearing for Harjinder Jemmu on parcel 00393500003101
• Hearing for Momi & Jemmu Properties LLC on parcel 00439071200900
• Hearing for Starosta Mikhail & Asya on parcel 27060700400700
• Case 0409-20R (Pfiffner Dennis/Stacy) withdrawn on 11/29/2021
• Hearing for Crandall Paul on parcels 00374000002400 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization, presided over by Hearing Examiner Dan Willner, reviewed property tax petitions on January 24, 2022. The Board voted to sustain the assessor's initial values for 12 petitions, adjusted the values for 2 petitions, and accepted an adjusted value for 1 petition. Property owners or representatives appeared for some hearings while others did not appear.

• Sustained initial value of $5,936,000 for petition 0767-20C (Harjinder Jemmu)
• Sustained initial value of $1,605,000 for petition 0765-20C (Harjinder Jemmu)
• Sustained initial value of $1,033,000 for petition 0766-20C (Momi & Jemmu Properties LLC)
• Sustained initial value of $359,500 for petition 0819-20R (Harjinder Jemmu)
• Sustained initial value of $433,100 for petition 0818-20R (Harjinder Jemmu)
• Sustained initial value of $421,200 for petition 0820-20R (Harjinder Jemmu)
• Sustained initial value of $502,300 for petition 0409-20R (Dennis/Stacy Pfiffner)
• Adjusted value from $520,300 to $370,000 for petition 0965-20R (Deborah J. / Robert W. Harrison)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda lists nine appeals, each with a 20-minute time slot, involving various property owners. Two appeals were withdrawn before the meeting.

• Appeal 1491-19R by Scott Jim & Denise, parcel 29061700208901
• Appeal 0011-20R by Lake Ki House LLC, parcel 31042300401600
• Appeal 0056-20R by Matthiessen Jessica/Jones Michelle, parcel 00960001614900 (withdrawn)
• Appeal 0046-20R by Simmons J R/Maria Mercedes, parcel 01017300001200 (withdrawn)
• Appeal 0129-20R by Kirko Oleg, parcel 00502500001400

The Board of Equalization reviewed five property value petitions. One property value was adjusted downward, while four other values were sustained.

• Petition 1491-19R: Value adjusted from 127,200 to 80,300
• Petition 0011-20R: Value sustained at 403,200
• Petition 0129-20R: Value sustained at 504,100
• Petition 0116-20R: Value sustained at 427,000
• Petition 0251-20R: Value sustained at 374,000

SCT Managers and Administrators

This is a meeting of the City Managers and Administrators Group, a regional body in Snohomish County, WA, held Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. The main item is a round table discussion on social service programs cities are using and how they are funded. The agenda also lists updates from MAG members and future agenda items. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.

• Round table discussion on social service programs cities are using and how they are funded
• Updates from MAG members
• Future agenda items
• Meeting held via Zoom; contact listed as [email protected]

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, meets virtually on January 14, 2022. The agenda covers updates from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) on RTCC, TAPS, and the STP/CMAQ funding competition, plus WSDOT updates and legislative updates. The remaining time is set aside for project updates and announcements. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• PSRC updates on RTCC & TAPS and the STP/CMAQ competition
• WSDOT updates (topic listed as TBA)
• Legislative updates from committee members
• Project updates and announcements

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The SCT Planning Advisory Committee meets by Zoom on January 13, 2022, to approve minutes from its November 4, 2021 meeting and take public comments. Most of the meeting is set aside for discussion updates on a Housing Characteristics and Needs Report and long-range plans from Community Transit, Everett Transit, and Sound Transit. The committee will also discuss its own protocols and list future agenda items. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Housing Characteristics and Needs Report (Amber Piona, 30 min.)
• Community Transit Long Range Plan Update (Sabina Araya, 20 min.)
• Everett Transit update (Tom Hingson, 20 min.)
• Sound Transit update (Alex Krieg, 20 min.)
• Approval of minutes from the 11-4-21 meeting

The SCT Planning Advisory Committee approved its Nov. 4, 2021 minutes as corrected, with no public comment offered. Members heard updates on a housing characteristics report, Community Transit's long-range plan, Everett Transit's move to electric buses, Sound Transit light rail extension to Everett, and the draft Regional Transportation Plan. The committee confirmed operational changes: continuing Zoom Webinar meetings with possible periodic in-person sessions, a 1:00 p.m. start time, new roll-call procedures, and an added second public comment period. No other action items were taken up.

• Approved Nov. 4, 2021 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Confirmed PAC will continue meeting via Zoom Webinar, with possible periodic in-person meetings
• Confirmed PAC meetings will start at 1:00 p.m.
• Confirmed roll-call procedure: members show name and agency on screen, keep video on if possible, and inform co-chair of their voting member
• Agreed to try adding a second public comment period to the agenda

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals. Most cases involve Lowe's Companies and Lowe's HIW Inc. for various store locations, with additional appeals from Strata Saratoga LLC, Garden Court Owner LLC, and Portsmith Apartments LLC. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of these properties.

• Lowe's Companies of 61 appeal (Parcel 00482800001000)
• Lowe's HIW Inc. appeal (Parcel 27060100114500 et al)
• Lowe's Companies of 285 appeal (Parcel 00372601100400)
• Lowe's HIW Inc. appeal (Parcel 28053200204500)
• Strata Saratoga LLC, Garden Court Owner LLC, Portsmith Apartments LLC appeals

The Board of Equalization reviewed eight property tax petitions on January 12, 2022. The Board sustained the Assessor's initial valuation for seven properties and adjusted the valuation for one property.

• Adjusted valuation for 3300 169th Pl NE, Arlington to $24,950,000
• Sustained valuation for 19303 Tierre Pl SE, Monroe at $3,726,600
• Sustained valuation for 19303 Tierre Pl SE, Monroe at $18,100,000
• Sustained valuation for 3100 196th St SW, Lynnwood at $21,241,800
• Sustained valuation for 2002 132nd St SE, Bothell at $21,672,400
• Sustained valuation for 2505 Pacific Ave, Everett at $14,717,000
• Sustained valuation for 11812 E Gibson Rd, Everett at $23,005,000
• Sustained valuation for 820 112th St SW, Everett at $30,118,000

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the December 2021 meeting summary, public comment, and new business on board positions and terms, attendance requirements, the 2022 meeting calendar, and a 2022 workplan. The board will also receive updates from the Agriculture Coordinator, Surface Water Management, Planning and Development Services, the Conservation District, the Farm Bureau, and the Chair. Two board seats are listed as vacant: Position 5 (Agricultural Direct Marketing) and Position 8 (Equine).

• New business: board positions and terms, attendance requirements, 2022 meeting calendar, and 2022 workplan
• Approval of the December 2021 meeting summary
• Two vacant board seats: Position 5 (Agricultural Direct Marketing) and Position 8 (Equine)
• Reports from DCNR Ag Coordinator Linda Neunzig, SWM staff, PDS (Rebecca Samy), Conservation District (Bobbi Lindemulder), Farm Bureau (Keith Stocker), and Sustainable Land Strategy (David Roberts)
• Public comment periods scheduled before and after board business

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board approved its November 2021 meeting minutes and elected Keith Stocker as Chair and Joy Routh as Vice Chair for 2022, both by unanimous votes. The board received updates on a CLT manufacturing project, a food farming center, floodplain planning, and Farm Bureau activities, but took no other formal action. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned after setting the next meeting for January 11.

• Approved November 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Keith Stocker as Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Joy Routh as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for Tuesday, January 11

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing to consider property assessment appeals from several property owners. The agenda lists six appeals, each with a scheduled time, parcel ID, and hearing examiner. One appeal has been withdrawn, and one appellant will not appear.

• Appeal by Matt B. Barron, Parcel ID 00960007806900
• Appeal by Anibal Luis/Annelies Torres, Parcel ID 01073300001101
• Appeal by Suzanne Smith, Parcel ID 29051000400100 et al
• Appeal by George M. Nickle, Parcel ID 27031300100100 et al
• Appeal by Olympic Park LLC withdrawn on 11/29/2021

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization, meeting January 10, 2022, heard eight property assessment appeals. Seven petitions were sustained, meaning the Assessor's original values were left unchanged. One petition (0762-20C, Western Home Builders Inc, Lynnwood) was adjusted, lowering the assessed value from $1,430,000 to $1,240,000. Several owners did not appear, and the minutes do not record vote tallies.

• Sustained assessment for petition 1237-18E (Barron, 1415 84th St SE Spc 69, Everett) at initial value
• Sustained assessment for petition 1532-19E (Torres, 19433 25th Dr SE Unit 11, Bothell) at initial value
• Sustained assessment for petition 0630-20R (Smith, address unknown) at $4,000
• Sustained assessment for petition 0631-20R (Smith, 1716 Sunnyside Blvd, Lake Stevens) at $24,200
• Sustained assessment for petition 0632-20R (Smith, address unknown) at $3,200
• Adjusted assessment for petition 0762-20C (Western Home Builders Inc, 5005 200th St SW, Lynnwood) from $1,430,000 to $1,240,000
• Sustained assessment for petition 0210-21C (Rosen Investment Co, address unknown) at $8,914,500
• Sustained assessment for petition 0211-21C (Michael ByrnesRyan LLC, 18920 28th Ave W, Lynnwood) at $9,640,300

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee meets by Zoom on January 5, 2022. It will consider action items on adjusting the 2022 dues assessment and adopting the SCT 2022 Work Program, and will approve the agenda for the January 26, 2022 Steering Committee. The meeting also includes treasurer's reports for November and December, a coordinator's report, and a briefing on the 2024 GMA Update & Compliance Review.

• Action item: Agenda Bill adjusting the 2022 Dues Assessment
• Action item: Agenda Bill adopting the SCT 2022 Work Program
• Approval of minutes from the 11-3-21 meeting
• Treasurer's Reports: November (final) and December (preliminary)
• Coordinator's Report covering the 4th Quarter SCT Report to County Council, 2022 committee schedules, Assembly date and topic, and face-to-face meetings

The committee recommended that the Steering Committee adjust 2022 dues based on revised population estimates and approve the 2022 Work Program. The committee also approved the agenda for the January 26, 2022, Steering Committee meeting.

• Approved minutes of 11-3-21 (unanimous)
• Recommended adjustment to 2022 dues to the Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amended 2022 Work Program to the Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for January 26, 2022, Steering Committee Meeting (unanimous)
• Decided to wait until spring to set annual Assembly date and format
• Decided Steering Committee meetings will remain on Zoom until most jurisdictions return to in-person meetings