Bothell Council to weigh fire annexation ballot measure; Landmark board hears historic garage demolition case
This week in Bothell government, the City Council will hold a public hearing on a potential November ballot measure to annex the city's fire department into the Shoreline Regional Fire Authority. That session, set for July 7, follows a Landmark Preservation Board meeting on June 22 that addressed a proposed garage demolition at the historic Lilly Kirk House and a Planning Commission study session on a transfer of development rights program.
Recent meetings
Landmark Preservation Board (June 22)
The board held a public hearing on demolishing a detached garage at the Lilly Kirk House (19619 100th Ave NE). The board also received a staff briefing on proposed updates to Bothell Municipal Code Title 22 (Landmark Preservation) to streamline review processes and align with state law. Officers were elected and minutes from February 11, 2026 were approved. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of the hearing is not yet known.
Planning Commission (July 1)
The Planning Commission held a study session on a potential Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program paired with a Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program (LCLIP). The discussion focused on North Creek as the primary receiving area for TDR redevelopment. The Puget Sound Regional Council has allocated up to 365 TDR credits, and the city could accept between 20% and 100% of those over 20 years. Potential incentives discussed include a Multifamily Tax Exemption, floor area bonuses, fee reductions, and additional height. No formal action was taken.
Coming up
City Council (July 7)
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a potential November ballot measure asking voters to annex the Bothell Fire Department into the Shoreline Regional Fire Authority. A second public hearing is scheduled for the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The consent agenda includes contract amendments totaling over $2.1 million: Amendment No. 2 with DOWL for on-call construction management services ($1,305,000) and Supplement No. 6 with WSP USA for the Bothell Way NE Multimodal Improvements Project ($864,496). A resolution authorizing right-of-way and easement acquisitions for that project is also on the consent agenda.
Landmark Preservation Board (July 8)
The board will hear a staff briefing on the Downtown Subarea Plan Update, covering growth targets, housing, jobs, transportation, parks, arts, and historic resources. A consultant will provide an update on the Bothell Survey of historic properties. The board will also approve minutes from the June 22 meeting.
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