Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
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Downtown Master Plan Update & Planned Action Draft Supplemental EIS City of Marysville – February 2021 Prepared by: Makers Architecture and Urban Design BERK Consulting, Inc. Perteet Transpo Group COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 80 Columbia Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 (360) 363-8100 (360) 651-5099 Fax February 25, 2021 Subject: Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update and Planned Action Dear Reader, The City of Marysville (City) proposes to update its Downtown Master Plan originally adopted in 2009 as well as adopt a form-based code that updates zoning and design standards. In addition to maintaining Downtown as a civic and commercial hub, the City desires to provide for mixed uses including housing types that offer affordable ownership and rental opportunities in proximity to the planned Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The City also intends to refresh its Planned Action Ordinance that facilitates environmental review for development that is consistent with the updated plan and form-based code. In February 2020, the City received a grant from the Washington Department of Commerce to support these initiatives. The attached Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) evaluates a No Action Alternative that continues the current Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for the Downtown area established in 2009, and an Action Alternative offering increased mixed use commercial and housing opportunities that recognize transportation and transit investments and build on efforts the City has made to revitalize the downtown and Ebey Waterfront. For each alternative, environmental impacts and mitigation measures are addressed including for: surface water/water resources, land and shoreline uses, socioeconomics, transportation, public services, and utilities. This Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update and Planned Action SEIS builds on the October 2009 SEIS for the Downtown and the 2005 Marysville Comprehensive Plan EIS. This 2021 SEIS adopts and supplements: ▪ Marysville Downtown Master Plan Final SEIS October 9, 2009 and associated Draft SEIS July 20, 2009 ▪ Marysville Integrated 2005 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) April 6, 2005 and associated Draft EIS January 13, 2005 The key issues facing decision makers include: ▪ Approval of the Downtown Master Plan Update including a vision, goals and policies, land use concept including changes to map designations, updated growth estimates, and consistency edits to the Comprehensive Plan; ▪ Approval of amendments to the Downtown planned action ordinance to help incentivize growth while mitigating impacts. ▪ Consideration of a new form-based code to ensure design quality and flexibility. The City of Marysville is requesting comments from citizens, agencies, tribes, and all interested parties on the Draft SEIS from February 25, 2021 to March 29, 2021. Comments are due by 4:00 PM, March 29, 2021. Please send comments to: Chris Holland, Planning Manager City of Marysville Community Development Department 80 Columbia Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 360-363-8207 Direct Line 360-651-5099 Fax [email protected] Submittal of comments by email is preferred. Please see the City website for more information at https://www.marysvillewa.gov/358/Downtown- Master-Plan. If you desire clarification or have questions please contact Chris Holland, Planning Manager, Chris Holland, Planning Manager [email protected], 360-363-8207. Sincerely, Allan Giffen Allan Giffen, Interim Community Development Director SEPA Responsible Official City of Marysville . Fact Sheet Project Title Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update and Planned Action Proposed Action and Alternatives The City of Marysville (City) proposes to update its Downtown Master Plan originally adopted in 2009 as well as adopt a form-based code that updates zoning and design standards. In addition to maintaining Downtown as a civic and commercial hub, the City desires to provide for mixed uses including housing types that offer affordable ownership and rental opportunities in proximity to the planned Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The City also intends to refresh its Planned Action Ordinance that facilitates environmental review for development that is consistent with the updated plan and form-based code. In February 2020, the City received a grant from the Washington Department of Commerce to support these initiatives. This SEIS evaluates a No Action Alternative that continues the current Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for the Downtown area established in 2009, and an Action Alternative offering increased mixed use commercial and housing opportunities that recognize transportation and transit investments and build on efforts the City has made to revitalize the downtown and Ebey Waterfront. Proponent and Lead Agency The City of Marysville Location The Study Area is approximately 524 acres and is bounded by Grove Street on the north, Armar Road and 47th Avenue NE on the east, Ebey Slough on the south, and I-5 on the west. Tentative Date of Implementation June 2021 City of Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update & Planned Action Draft Supplemental EIS | February 2021 ii Responsible Official Allan Giffen, Interim Community Development Director, City of Marysville Community Development Department 80 Columbia Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 Contact Person Chris Holland, Planning Manager City of Marysville Community Development Department 80 Columbia Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 360-363-8207 Direct Line 360-651-5099 Fax [email protected] Licenses or Permits Required The proposals require a 60-day review by the State of Washington Department of Commerce and other state and regional agencies. Locally, the proposals will be considered by the Planning Commission and their recommendations forwarded to the City Council who will deliberate and determine approval. Authors and Principal Contributors to the EIS Under the direction of the Marysville Community Development Department, the consultant team prepared the SEIS as follows: ▪ MAKERS: Subarea Plan Update, Alternatives, and Land Use and Aesthetics ▪ BERK Consulting: SEPA and Planned Action Lead, Land Use and Socioeconomics and Public Services ▪ Perteet: Surface Water/Water Resources and Utilities ▪ Transpo: Transportation Date of Draft SEIS Issuance February 25, 2021 City of Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update & Planned Action Draft Supplemental EIS | February 2021 iii Draft SEIS Comment The City of Marysville is requesting comments from citizens, agencies, tribes, and all interested parties on the Draft SEIS from February 25, 2021 to March 29, 2021. Comments are due by 4:00 PM, March 29, 2021. Please send comments to: Chris Holland, Planning Manager City of Marysville Community Development Department 80 Columbia Avenue Marysville, WA 98270 360-363-8207 Direct Line 360-651-5099 Fax [email protected] Submittal of comments by email is preferred. Date of Final Action June 2021 Documents Supplemented and Adopted This Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update and Planned Action Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) builds on the October 2009 SEIS for the Downtown and the 2005 Marysville Comprehensive Plan EIS. This 2021 SEIS adopts and supplements: ▪ Marysville Downtown Master Plan Final SEIS October 9, 2009 and associated Draft SEIS July 20, 2009 ▪ Marysville Integrated 2005 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) April 6, 2005 and associated Draft EIS January 13, 2005 Location of Background Data You may review the City website for more information at https://marysvillewa.gov/358/Downtown- Master-Plan. If you desire clarification or have questions please refer to the Contact Person above. Purchase/Availability of Draft SEIS The Draft SEIS is posted on the City website at https://www.marysvillewa.gov/358/Downtown- Master-Plan. See the Contact Person above if you are unable to access the documents on line; City of Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update & Planned Action Draft Supplemental EIS | February 2021 iv alternate formats may be available at cost. Notice of the Availability of the Draft SEIS was sent to the distribution list below. City of Marysville Downtown Master Plan Update & Planned Action Draft Supplemental EIS | February 2021 v Distribution List Snohomish County Parks & Rec. Tribes Snohomish County Public Works Stillaguamish Tribe Snohomish County Council Snohomish County PDS Tulalip Tribes Federal Agencies Districts, Services & Utilities National Marine Fisheries Services Community Transit Natural Resources Conservation Services Fire District 8 US Army Corps of Engineers Fire District 15 US Environmental Protection Agency Fire District 21 US Fish & Wildlife Getchell Fire District 22 Lake Stevens School District State of Washington Agencies Lake Stevens Sewer District Department of Agriculture Lakewood School District Department of Archaeology & Historical Preservation Marysville Fire District Department of Commerce Marysville Public Library Department of Ecology Marysville School District Department of Fish & Wildlife Puget Sound Energy Department of Natural Resources Snohomish County Health District Department of Social & Health Services Snohomish Co. PUD- Water Department of Transportation Snohomish County EDC Dept of Health-Env. Health Division Sound Transit Regional Transit Authority Energy Office Puget Sound Partnership Boards and Associations Board of Realtors Regional Agencies Pilchuck Audubon Society Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Snohomish /King County Master