Community Development

PERMIT CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION

Permit submittal email: permits@burlingtonwa.gov 

Permit issuance and payment information:  kimo@burlingtonwa.gov

Schedule an Inspection: bbuilding@burlingtonwa.gov or call 360-755-0077

Building and Floodplain Questions: robb@burlingtonwa.gov or craigc@burlingtonwa.gov 360-755-0077

Land Use Questions:  bplanning@burlingtonwa.gov or mirandas@burlingtonwa.gov or  bradmj@burlingtonwa.gov 360-755-9717

Fire Marshal Questions and Inspections: anniea@burlingtonwa.gov 360-757-6684

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Responsibilities

This is the location of a number of key services offered by the City of Burlington including the following:

  • One-stop Permit Center for all land use, construction, and infrastructure permits
  • Public Information on zoning, subdivisions, environmental review, critical areas, and a variety of related topics ranging from new commercial and residential construction to neighborhood questions about fences, garages, and pets
  • Long range planning including updating Burlington’s Comprehensive Plans and Capital Improvement Plan
    • Special areas of emphasis include downtown planning and coordination with the Downtown Burlington Association and implementing the Community Connections Plan
  • Burlington’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, base flood elevation information, and coordination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System program for Burlington.

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - Adopted 

The following revised code titles and maps will be effective Monday May 22, 2023:

BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE: https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Burlington/ 

Maps:

  1. Zoning
  2. Comprehensive
  3. Special Planning Areas

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 3-26
  • APPLICANT: Kevin Lisser, Lisser & Associates PLLC
  • SITE: 810 Peterson Road, Burlington WA (P23619)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  March 11, 2026

The project proposes to divide a 0.59-acre lot into 2 residential lots. The property currently has a residential single-family home that will remain and a detached shop that will be demolished. No other development or site improvements are being made at this time. Click here Version Options Community Development HeadlinePermit Center to view.

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PLANNING COMMISSION - Notice of Regular Meeting Schedule Change: 

Beginning on January 7, 2026, the Burlington Planning Commission’s regularly scheduled meetings will be held at 5:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month. Individual meeting notices, agendas, and meeting materials will be posted on the Community Development Department website in advance of each meeting. 

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PLANNING COMMISSION - February 4, 2026

Agenda 

Item #1 - Public Meeting - Administrative Update. 

Item #2 - Public Meeting - Long Range Planning Update

Item #3 - Public Meeting - Development Review Update

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JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION & PARKS BOARD MEETING - February 4, 2026 - CANCELED

to be rescheduled at a later date

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 1-26
  • APPLICANT: John Abenroth, City of Burlington
  • SITE: 200-700 block of South Pine Street, and the 700 block of East Vernon Avenue
  • Comment Period Deadline:  January 28, 2026

The proposed project consists of the construction of approximately 6,000 square yards of pervious concrete pavement and 1,000 square yards of pervious concrete sidewalk at three areas within the City of Burlington, WA. Construction includes pervious concrete pavement and sidewalk, drainage and water distribution improvements, sand filter layer, curbing, cement concrete curbing, driveways, and sidewalks. Click here to view.

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 10-25
  • APPLICANT: Sean Mallon, Pacland
  • SITE: 487 E McCorquedale Rd, Burlington WA (P116587, P116588)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  January 23, 2026

The City of Burlington has received an application to develop nine self-storage buildings totaling 53,800 square feet. There will be 309 self-storage units as well as approximately 8,993 square feet of covered parking for boats, recreational vehicles and/or other vehicles. The development site is currently vacant, and the site has a total area of approximately 3.51 acres. The site is located in the regulatory floodplain. No other known critical areas are present. The proposed development will involve clearing, grading, excavation, filling, and the installation of related landscaping, stormwater, and utility improvements. The property is located at 487 E McCorquedale Road and is identified by the Skagit County Assessor as parcel numbers P116587 & P116588. Click here to view.

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PLANNING COMMISSION - January 7, 2026

Agenda 

Item #1 - Public hearing on 2026 Annual Work Plan

Item #2 - Discussion: Long Range Planning Update

Item #3 - Discussion: Development Review Update

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Notice of Proposed Development and SEPA Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 9-25
  • APPLICANT: P. Travis Schwetz, City of Burlington
  • SITE: 133 North Norris Street (P38163) / Jason Boerner Park
  • Comment Period Deadline:  January 2, 2026
  • Add playground improvements at Jason Boerner Park, an existing City of Burlington park facility. Improvements will include the installation of playground equipment, a restroom facility, concrete sidewalks, walking paths, covered shelter area, a full-size basketball court, and a new parking lot. The project will also include landscaping, stormwater improvements, utilities, and parking revisions for ADA access. Click here to view.

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PLANNING COMMISSION - December 17, 2025 - CANCELED

Notice of Cancellation

Agenda - materials TBD

Item #1 - Joint Planning Commission and Parks Board meeting: Public hearing on the Parks Recreation and Opens Space (PROS) Plan.

Item #2 - Planning Commission: Public hearing on the 2026 Annual Work Plan

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SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS)

  • PROJECT: 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington
  • Comment Period Deadline:  December 10, 2025

PLANNING COMMISSION - November 19, 2025

Agenda

Item #1 - Public Meeting: 2026 Work Plan - Memo

Item #2 - Discussion: Long Range Planning Update

Item #3 - Discussion: Development Review Update

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 7-25
  • APPLICANT: Johnny Phan, Quyen Phan & Thomas Sawyer
  • SITE: 411 Caroline Street, Burlington WA (P72623 & P72624)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  November 20, 2025

The project proposes to divide a 0.44-acre lot into 2 residential lots. The property currently has a residential single-family home that will remain and a detached garage that will be demolished. No other development or site improvements are being made at this time. Click here to view.

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CUP 1-25 - HEARING EXAMINER - PUBLIC HEARING 

The City of Burlington will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a Condition Use Permit (CUP 1-25). If approved, this permit would authorize the construction of a 2,821 square foot fast food restaurant with a double drive-through, outdoor and indoor dining areas. The site has an existing restaurant that will be demolished to construct the new proposed drive-through restaurant. The site is located at 1075 S Burlington Boulevard, Burlington WA (P23694). LuAron Foster, Raising Cane’s Restaurants LLC, applicant.

The City of Burlington Hearing Examiner has scheduled a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on November 21, 2025*, in the Burlington City Hall Council Chambers located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington WA. 

Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954.

*Two separate public hearings are scheduled on November 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. – Raising Cane’s will be the second hearing.

EXHIBITS:

0. Exhibit List

  1. Staff Report
  2. Site Plan_10-03-2025
  3. Landscaping Plans_10-03-2025
  4. Zoning Map
  5. Vicinity Map
  6. Lighting Plan
  7. Architecture Plans
  8. Trash Enclosure Details
  9. Traffic Report_10-03-2025
  10. Geotech Report
  11. Stormwater Report
  12. Flood Habitat Assessment Report
  13. Tree Removal Memo
  14. Project Narrative
  15. Completeness Determination
  16. Notice of Application
  17. Published Notice of Application
  18. SEPA Checklist_07-03-2025
  19. Aerial Photo for ADA Compliance
  20. Public Comments
  21. Fire Marshal Comments
  22. Public Hearing Notice_11-05-2025
  23. Public Hearing Notice_Published_11-06-2025
  24. Decision_Hearing Examiner_12-08-2025

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Notice of Permit Application/Public Comment Period and Public Hearing Notice -Preliminary Subdivision - Sharon Townhomes:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 5-25
  • APPLICANT: John Semrau, PE, PLS
  • SITE:  204-224 East Sharon Avenue (P72722, P72723, P133618, P133619, P133620, P133621, P133622, P133623, P133624, P133625, P133626, P133627
  • Comment Period Deadline:  November 19, 2025
  • Public Hearing Date:  November 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The City of Burlington has received an application (LUP 5-25) for a preliminary subdivision development consisting of 54 lots for horizontally attached dwellings (townhomes) for individual sale.  The application (CUP 3-23) for this project was originally completed on May 1, 2023, and both the land use permit and grading permit have been approved. This notice applies to the subdivision portion only. Click here to view.

SEPA review was previously conducted for this project, and a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) was issued on June 8, 2023. No further SEPA review is required for this subdivision.

Public Hearing Notice: The City of Burlington Hearing Examiner has scheduled a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on November 21, 2025, in the Burlington City Hall Council Chambers located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington WA. 

Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954

EXHIBITS:

0. Exhibit List - AMEND 3_11-21-2025

0. Exhibit List - Amend 2_11-20-2025

0. Exhibit List 

  1. Staff Report
  2. Civil Plans - Revised
  3. Preliminary Plat
  4. Completeness Determination
  5. Notice of Application and Public Hearing Notice - posted, mailed to 600' list and POR
  6. Published Notice of Application and Public Hearing Notice
  7. Public Comments

   8a. CUP 3-23 Staff Report - June 8, 2023

   8b. CUP 3-23 Hearing Examiner Decision - August 30, 2023

    9. Supplemental Memo to LUP 5-25 Recommendation - December 5, 2025

 10. Supplemental Memo to LUP 5-25 - Applicant - December 29, 2025

 11. "R1" Plat Correction - Scrivener's Error - June 19, 2025

 12. "R2" Plat Revised Legal Descriptions - December 29, 2025

Decision - Hearing Examiner - January 15, 2026


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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 6-25
  • APPLICANT: Anna Nelson, Landed Gentry Development, Inc.
  • SITE: 920 S. Pine Street, Burlington, Washington (P72173 & P72175)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  November 11, 2025

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PLANNING COMMISSION - October 15, 2025 has been rescheduled to October 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Agenda

Item #1 - Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):

Item #2 - Active Transportation & Safety Plan DRAFT (ATS) / Transportation Element

Item #3 - Substantive Code Changes  

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PLANNING COMMISSION - September 17, 2025 CANCELED (to be rescheduled)

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PLANNING COMMISSION - August 20, 2025

Agenda

Item #1 - Comprehensive Plan Update:

Item #2 - Capital Improvement Plan:

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: CUP 1-25
  • APPLICANT: LuAron Foster, Raising Canes Restaurants LLC
  • SITE: 1075 S Burlington Boulevard (P23694)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  August 14, 2025

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PLANNING COMMISSION - July 16, 2025

Agenda

Item #1 - Capital Improvement Plan:

Item #2 - Comprehensive Plan Update:

Item #3 - Public Participation and Engagement Project

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Long Range Planning - discussion only
  • Development Review - discussion only

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 4-25
  • APPLICANT: Travis Schwetz, City of Burlington
  • SITE: 951 S Section Str (P62744)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  June 26, 2025

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PLANNING COMMISSION - June 18, 2025

Agenda

Item #1 - Comprehensive Plan Update:

Item #2 - Capital Improvement Plan:

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Long Range Planning - discussion only
  • Development Review - discussion only

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PLANNING COMMISSION - May 21, 2025 - CANCELED

Agenda

Item #1 - Comprehensive Plan Update:

Item #2 - Capital Improvement Plan:

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Long Range Planning - discussion only
  • Development Review - discussion only
  • Code Enforcement Issues - discussion only

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 2-25
  • APPLICANT: Don Erickson, City of Burlington
  • SITE: 900 S Section Str (P23492)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  April 25, 2025

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PLANNING COMMISSION - April 16, 2025

Agenda

Comprehensive Plan Update:

Climate Planning -

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Long Range Planning - discussion only
  • Development Review - discussion only
  • Code Enforcement Issues - discussion only

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CUP 2-24 - HEARING EXAMINER - PUBLIC HEARING 

The City of Burlington will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a Condition Use Permit (CUP 2-24). If approved, this permit would authorize the construction of a 4,986 square foot fast food restaurant with a double drive-through, outdoor dining area, and an optional indoor playground. The development site was previously removed from the regulatory floodplain through a FEMA Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) process. The proposed development will be constructed at 680 Highway 20 & 808 Nevitt Rd. The development site includes Skagit County Assessor’s parcel numbers P23672, and P23664. Steve Schwartz, Chick-Fil-A Inc.

The City of Burlington Hearing Examiner has scheduled a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2025, at Burlington City Hall Council Chambers located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington WA. 

Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954.

Exhibits:

0. Exhibit List

0. Exhibit List - Amend 1

0. Exhibit List - Amend 2

0. Exhibit List - Amend 3

0. Exhibit List - Amend 4

  1. Staff Report
  2. Site Plans
  3. Landscaping Plans
  4. Zoning Map
  5. Lighting Plans
  6. Trash Enclosure Details
  7. Building Elevations
  8. Geotech Report
  9. Completeness Determination
  10. Completeness Notice
  11. Public Notice Certification
  12. Email - re: Access
  13. SEPA Checklist
  14. Traffic Report
  15. Parking Analysis Memo
  16. Public Comments - WSDOT
  17. Public Comments - Diane Steen
  18. LOMA
  19. Public Hearing Notice - Mail-Publish-Post
  20. Public Hearing Notice to Parties of Record
  21. Public Hearing Notice Published
  22. Email to Parties of Record - Correction
  23. Supplemental Staff Report
  24. Traffic Report - Revised
  25. Changes of Approval Request_Applicant

Hearing Examiner Decision_04-30-2025

Hearing Examiner Decision_Appendix A

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PLANNING COMMISSION - March 19, 2025

Agenda

Comprehensive Plan Update:

  • Climate Planning - Presentation
  • Climate Planning -
  • Active/Multi-Modal Transportation Plan Update

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Long Range Planning - discussion only
  • Development Review - discussion only

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PLANNING COMMISSION - February 19, 2025

Agenda

Comprehensive Plan Update:

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Long Range Planning - discussion only
  • Development Review - discussion only

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PLANNING COMMISSION - January 15, 2025

Agenda

Annual Code Update - Minor Changes:

Permitting & Development Update:

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: CUP 2-24
  • APPLICANT: Steve Schwartz, Chick-Fil-A Inc.
  • SITE: 680 Highway 20 & 808 Nevitt Road (P23672, P23664)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  January 1, 2025

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PLANNING COMMISSION - December 18, 2024

Agenda

Annual Code Update - Minor Changes:

2025 Comprehensive Plan Update - Development Capacity Options:

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Current projects - discussion only
  • Long Range Planning - discussion only

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 15-24
  • APPLICANT: Madison Bowman, BYK Construction Inc
  • SITE: 700 block of North Burlington Boulevard at the southwest corner of N Burlington Blvd/Hansen Place (P102587)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  December 18, 2024

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APPEAL of JUDICIAL REMAND for LUP 6-23 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION -  GAGES CROSSING 

APPEAL LUP 13-24: The City of Burlington City Council will hold a closed record appeal hearing on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 833 S Spruce Street, Burlington WA for a Closed Record Appeal of LUP 6-23 Gages Crossing Subdivision. No public comments will be taken. Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/97859681042. Webinar ID: 978 5968 1042.

PROJECT: Development of 89 horizontally attached dwellings (townhomes) for individual sale. The development will includes street improvements to Pine Street and Sharon Avenue, landscaping, utilities, environmental mitigation, and site improvements. Proposal includes an application to remove portions of the site from the regulatory floodplain through a FEMA Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) process.

APPLICANT: Landed Gentry Development Inc, Anna Nelson

APPEAL HEARING DATE:  Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - public meeting notice

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PLANNING COMMISSION - November 20, 2024

Agenda

Annual Code Update - Minor Changes:

  • Chapters 17.100 - 17.125 - DEFERRED TO FUTURE MEETING

2025 Annual Community Development Work Plan

2025 Comprehensive Plan Update - Development Capacity Analysis:

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Current projects - discussion only
  • Long Range Planning - discussion only

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PLANNING COMMISSION - October 16, 2024

Agenda

Annual Code Update - Minor Changes:

2025 Comprehensive Plan Update - Development Capacity Analysis:

2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

Permitting & Development Update:

  • Current projects - discussion only
  • Long Range Planning - discussion only

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SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS)

  • PROJECT: 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington
  • Comment Period Deadline:  December 09, 2024

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 12-24
  • APPLICANT: David Albert, SMR Architects
  • SITE: 1724 E Rio Vista Avenue (P62688)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  October 4, 2024

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PLANNING COMMISSION - September 18, 2024

Agenda

Long Range Planning Updates:

Minor Code Updates:

Permitting & Development Update - discussion only

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PLANNING COMMISSION - August 21, 2024

Agenda

Minor Code Updates:

Long Range Planning Update:

Permitting & Development Update - discussion only

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: CUP 1-24
  • APPLICANT: Albert Torrico for Sage Homes NW LLC
  • SITE: vicinity of NW corner of South Goldenrod Road & West McCorquedale Road (P24065, P115546, & P24062)
  • Comment Period Deadline EXTENSION:  September 12, 2024

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 11-24
  • APPLICANT: Barghausen Consulting Engineers for Costco Wholesale
  • SITE: 1725 S Burlington Boulevard (P24050)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  August 20, 2024

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 9-24
  • APPLICANT: Albert Torrico, Sage Homes NW LLC
  • SITE: 1912 & 1926 S Burlington Boulevard (P24171, P24170, P24145, P24146, P24179 and P24188)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  August 1, 2024

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PLANNING COMMISSION - July 17, 2024

Agenda

Minor Code Updates:

Population, Employment & Housing Allocations:

2025 Comprehensive Plan Update - discussion only

Permitting & Development Update:

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 8-24
  • APPLICANT: Madison Bowman, BYK Construction Inc.
  • SITE: 1808 S. Walnut Street (P133929)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  June 4, 2024

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APPEAL of HEARING EXAMINER DECISION for LUP 6-23 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION -  GAGES CROSSING 

APPEAL LUP 6-24: The City of Burlington City Council will hold a closed record appeal hearing on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 833 S Spruce Street, Burlington WA for a Closed Record Appeal of LUP 6-23 Gages Crossing Subdivision.    No public comments will be taken. Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/97859681042. Webinar ID: 978 5968 1042.

PROJECT: Development of 89 horizontally attached dwellings (townhomes) for individual sale. The development will includes street improvements to Pine Street and Sharon Avenue, landscaping, utilities, environmental mitigation, and site improvements. Proposal includes an application to remove portions of the site from the regulatory floodplain through a FEMA Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) process.

APPLICANT: Landed Gentry Development Inc, Anna Nelson

NOTICE OF REVISED DECISION:

APPEAL TO SUPERIOR COURT:

APPEAL HEARING DATE:  May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - meeting notice

0. Exhibit List - revised 01-18-2024

1. Staff Report

2. Vicinity Map

3A. LOMA (floodplain) Documentation

3B. LOMA (floodplain) Documentation

3C. LOMA (floodplain) Documentation

4. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Maps

5. Site Plan

6. Preliminary Civil Plans

7. Public Comments - updated

8. Agency Comments

9. Completeness Determination

10. Notice of Application

11A. Stormwater Infiltration Feasibility Report

11B. Preliminary Stormwater Report

12.Letter from Architect and Design Details

13. Preliminary Landscaping Plan

14. Preliminary Lighting Plan

15. Private Road Sections and Plan

16. Project Description

17A. Initial Wetland Report

17B. Conceptual Mitigation Plan

18. Staff Correction Letter

19A. Revised Wetland Report

19B. Memo - Revised Wetland Report

20. Preliminary Plat

21. Pedestrian Access Improvements

22. Bored Waterline Plans

23. LUP Application

24. Notice of Application - Mailed/Posted

25. Notice of Application - Published

26. Large Sign Notice - Posted

27. Title Report

28. SEPA Checklist

29. Street Design Information - Revised

30. Transportation Report

31. PUD Water Availability Letter

32. Notice to Parties of Record - Staff Report Issued

33. Notice to Parties of Record - Hearing Date_Mailed

34. Notice to Parties of Record - Hearing Date_Published

35. Infiltration Report

36. Impact Fee Credit and Staff Report Comments

37. Plat Boundary CORE Letter

38. Railroad Buffer Planting

39. Storm Drainage Site Plan

40A. Additional Comment Letters

40B. Corrections to Staff Report and Additional Exhibits

40C. Zoning Map link

41. Staff Post Hearing Memo to Hearing Examiner

42. Applicant's Post Hearing Memo to Hearing Examiner

43. Post Hearing Supplemental Information to Hearing Examiner

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PLANNING COMMISSION - June 20, 2024

Agenda

2025 Capital Improvement Plan Update

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PLANNING COMMISSION - April 17, 2024

Agenda

Cover Memo

Annual Code Update:

Capital Improvement Plan:

Annual Code Update - approved by Planning Commission at March 20, 2024 meeting:

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 7-24
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington Parks Department
  • SITE: 821 S Section Street  (P62731)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  April 15, 2024

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 4-24
  • APPLICANT: Karis Van Diest, Axe Engineering Services LLC
  • SITE: 200 block Cascade Place (P108343)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  April 5, 2024

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PLANNING COMMISSION - March 20, 2024

Agenda

Annual Code Update:

Capital Improvement Plan - corrections:

Department Update - discussion only

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PLANNING COMMISSION - February 21, 2024

  1. Agenda
  2. Staff Memo
  3. Annual Code Update
  4. 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
  5. Department Update - discussion only

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 3-24
  • APPLICANT: Grandview Homes North LLC
  • SITE: 199 Pease Road (P122393)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  February 15, 2024

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 1-24
  • APPLICANT: Tim Woodmansee, BYK Construction Inc.
  • SITE: 1700 block Port Drive (P116593)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  January 23, 2024

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PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - GAGES CROSSING PUBLIC HEARING

  • PERMIT #: LUP 6-23 
  • PROJECT: Development of 89 horizontally attached dwellings (townhomes) for individual sale. The development will includes street improvements to Pine Street and Sharon Avenue, landscaping, utilities, environmental mitigation, and site improvements. Proposal includes an application to remove portions of the site from the regulatory floodplain through a FEMA Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) process.
  • APPLICANT: Landed Gentry Development Inc, Anna Nelson
  • Hearing Date:  January 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Hearing Notice)

The City of Burlington Hearing Examiner has scheduled a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on January 18, 2024 at Burlington City Hall Council Chambers located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington WA. Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954

Exhibits:

0. Exhibit List - revised 01-18-2024

1. Staff Report

2. Vicinity Map

3A. LOMA (floodplain) Documentation

3B. LOMA (floodplain) Documentation

3C. LOMA (floodplain) Documentation

4. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Maps

5. Site Plan

6. Preliminary Civil Plans

7. Public Comments - updated

8. Agency Comments

9. Completeness Determination

10. Notice of Application

11A. Stormwater Infiltration Feasibility Report

11B. Preliminary Stormwater Report

12.Letter from Architect and Design Details

13. Preliminary Landscaping Plan

14. Preliminary Lighting Plan

15. Private Road Sections and Plan

16. Project Description

17A. Initial Wetland Report

17B. Conceptual Mitigation Plan

18. Staff Correction Letter

19A. Revised Wetland Report

19B. Memo - Revised Wetland Report

20. Preliminary Plat

21. Pedestrian Access Improvements

22. Bored Waterline Plans

23. LUP Application

24. Notice of Application - Mailed/Posted

25. Notice of Application - Published

26. Large Sign Notice - Posted

27. Title Report

28. SEPA Checklist

29. Street Design Information - Revised

30. Transportation Report

31. PUD Water Availability Letter

32. Notice to Parties of Record - Staff Report Issued

33. Notice to Parties of Record - Hearing Date_Mailed

34. Notice to Parties of Record - Hearing Date_Published

35. Infiltration Report

36. Impact Fee Credit and Staff Report Comments

37. Plat Boundary CORE Letter

38. Railroad Buffer Planting

39. Storm Drainage Site Plan

Hearing Examiner Decision_02-29-2024

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HEARING EXAMINER - APPEAL

  • PERMIT #: LUP 4-23 
  • APPLICANT: Bernard Morris/Rio Vista Shops, 1724 E Rio Vista Ave (P62688)
  • Hearing Date:  December 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

The City of Burlington Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on December 12, 2023, to consider an appeal of a Notice of Violation issued to Bernard Morris of Rio Vista Shops LLC. The Notice of Violation being appealed alleges Rio Vista Shops LLC is maintaining unpermitted and unsafe uses and occupancies on a property located at 1724 Rio Vista Avenue (P62688) in violation of City of Burlington building, fire, sanitation, and zoning codes.  

This appeal filed by Rio Vista Shops LLC is identified by application number LUP 4-23. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(11) quasi-judicial appeal proceedings are categorically exempt from State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) threshold determination requirements.
 
A public hearing will be held to consider the appeal filed by Rio Vista Shops LLC. The hearing will be held on December 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Burlington City Hall at 833 S. Spruce Street.  
 
Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954.

Exhibits:

0. Exhibit List

  1. Staff Report
  2. Skagit County URRCode
  3. Aerial Photos
  4. Documents from Previous Owner
  5. Annexation Ordinance – Ord 1818
  6. MRNB Zoning Ordinance – Ord. 1822
  7. Notice of Violation – May 26, 2023
  8. Letter Code Enforcement – February 15, 2022
  9. Application LUP 4-23 – June 9, 2023
  10. Letter of Appeal from Applicant – June 9, 2023
  11. Violation Notice Site Posting – May 26, 2023
  12. Photos of Notice of Violation Posting – May 26, 2023
  13. Hearing Notice Mailed to Applicant & 600 foot radius – November 27, 2023
  14. Email from Neighbor – 2022-2023
  15. Email from Neighbor – October 19, 2023
  16. Email to Applicant – November 30, 2023
  17. Hearing Examiner Decision - January 8, 2024

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SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)

  • PROJECT: 2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington
  • Comment Period Deadline:  December 17, 2023

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 8-23
  • APPLICANT: Sound Development Group LLC
  • SITE: 401, 443 & 447 Nardone Court and 615 Peterson Road (P62618, P62636, P62643)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  September 27, 2023

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 6-23
  • APPLICANT: Landed Gentry
  • SITE: 900 block S. Pine Street (P133596, P133597, P72178, P72179, P72181, P62772 and P62771)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  August 16, 2023

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CUP 3-23: HEARING EXAMINER - PUBLIC HEARING 

The City of Burlington will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a Condition Use Permit (CUP 3-23). If approved, this permit would authorize the phased development of 54 townhouse units and associated landscaping, utilities, and site improvements. Development site was previously removed from the regulatory floodplain through a FEMA Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) process. The site of the proposed development is located at 204-224 East Sharon Avenue, Burlington WA. The project will involve the following parcels: P72722, P72723, P133618, P133623, P133619, P133624, P133620, P133625, P133621, P133626, P133622 and P133627. Applicant is Fifteen for Two LLC.

The City of Burlington Hearing Examiner has scheduled a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on July 11, 2023 at Burlington City Hall Council Chambers located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington WA. 

Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954

Exhibits:

0. Exhibit List

  1. Staff Report
  2. Site Plan
  3. Zoning Map
  4. Aerial - Vicinity
  5. Building Plans
  6. SEPA Checklist
  7. Notice of Complete Application
  8. Notice of Application - Posted-Mailed
  9. Notice of Application - REVISED Posted-Mailed
  10. Notice of Application - REVISED Published
  11. Hearing Notice - Posted-Mailed
  12. Hearing Notice - Published

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SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS)

  • PERMIT #: SEPA 1-22
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington Public Works Department
  • SITE: 1150 S Skagit Street - Skagit River Park (P62806, 62840, 62843, 62841, 62844, 24231, 23531, 23535, and 24124 (may also include adjacent land owned by Skagit River Dike District without parcel numbers)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  June 26, 2023

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 5-23
  • APPLICANT: Tim Woodmansee, BYK Construction Inc.
  • SITE: 1800 block S. Walnut Street (P132583)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  July 7, 2023

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CUP 3-22: HEARING EXAMINER - PUBLIC HEARING 

The City of Burlington will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 3-22). If approved, this permit would authorize the construction of a mixed-use development consisting two three-story multiunit buildings containing 24 dwelling units each and one three story mixed use building containing ten dwelling units and 1,902 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The development will involve clearing, grading, and the installation of related improvements including landscaping, parking, utilities, and storm-water improvements. The proposed development will be constructed on two parcels located at the intersection of South Goldenrod Road and West Stevens Road. The parcels include Skagit County Assessor’s parcel numbers P23887 and P23886. Applicant is Brett Treloar of Sage Homes Northwest.

The hearing is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on June 20, 2023 and will be held at Burlington City Hall Council Chambers located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington WA. Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954

Exhibits:

0. Exhibit List

  1. Staff Report
  2. Vicinity Map
  3. Zoning Map
  4. Notice of Application
  5. Comment Letter - DOE
  6. Comment Letter - SRSC
  7. Project Plans
  8. Revised Application Materials
  9. Critical Areas Report - original
  10. Pedestrian Connections
  11. Comments - Building Official
  12. SEPA Checklist
  13. LUP-CUP Application
  14. SEPA Record - published
  15. Notice of Application - mailed/posted
  16. Notice of Application - published
  17. Large Sign Certification/Photo
  18. Hearing Notice - mailed/posted
  19. Hearing Notice - published
  20. Complete Application

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - Final Adoption

the City of Burlington will adopt a revised and updated Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). The proposed action includes corresponding updates to the Sewer Comprehensive Plan, Surface Water Management Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Changes will also be made to various sections of the City’s municipal code as necessary to implement the updated comprehensive plan. Changes will be made to titles 12, 13, 14, 14A, 15, 16, and 17 of the Burlington Municipal Code.

Documents:

  1. Comprehensive Plan – Volume I - Plan Document
  2. Comprehensive Plan – Volume II – Supporting Information
  3. Comprehensive Plan Map
  4. Special Planning Areas Map
  5. Zoning Map
  6. Code Amendments
  7. Planning Commission Recommendation – Final Adoption of Comprehensive Plan
  8. Planning Commission Recommendation – Final Adoption of Code Amendments
  9. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist
  10. SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance


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Notice of Proposed Development and SEPA Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: SEPA 1-22
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington Public Works Department
  • SITE: 1150 S Skagit Street - Skagit River Park (P62806, 62840, 62843, 62841, 62844, 24231, 23531, 23535, and 24124 (may also include adjacent land owned by Skagit River Dike District without parcel numbers)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  June 26, 2023

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: CUP 3-23
  • APPLICANT: Fifteen for Two, LLC - Adam Braddock
  • SITE: 204 E. Sharon Avenue (P72722, P72723, P133618, and P133623)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  May 18, 2023

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 2-23
  • APPLICANT: Casey Jones of U-Haul Company of South Seattle
  • SITE: 650 W. McCorquedale Road (P24067, P23997, P24073, P24069, P23998, and 23986)
  • Comment Period Deadline:  May 5, 2023

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Notice of Permit Application and Public Comment Period:

  • PERMIT #: LUP 1-23
  • APPLICANT: BYK Construction Inc.
  • SITE: P24006, P23959, and P23984
  • Comment Period Deadline:  March 9, 2023

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  • PERMIT #: SEPA 1-23
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington
  • Comment Period Deadline:  April 15, 2023

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  • PERMIT #: SHE 1-22
  • APPLICANT: City of Burlington
  • Comment Period Deadline:  June 7, 2022

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CUP 1-23: HEARING EXAMINER - PUBLIC HEARING 

The City of Burlington will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a Condition Use Permit (CUP 1-23). If approved, this permit would authorize the construction of a new public street by extending East McCorquedale Road from its current terminus at South Walnut Street approximately 1,000 feet to the intersection of Burlington Boulevard and Costco Drive. The proposed development will be located in a floodplain and will result in wetland buffer impacts. The project includes associated wetland mitigation activities, landscaping, and utilities. The project extends from the intersection of South Walnut Street and East McCorquedale Road to the intersection of Burlington Boulevard and Costco Drive. The project will involve work on the following parcels: P24256, P24257, P105310, P116513, P123028, P116596, P24245, and P24246. Applicant is City of Burlington Public Works.

The City of Burlington Hearing Examiner has scheduled a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on April 19, 2023 at Burlington City Hall Council Chambers located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington WA. Additionally, the public hearing will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, you are invited to dial-in by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 , Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954

Exhibits:

0. Exhibit List

  1. Staff Report
  2. Plans
  3. Zoning Map
  4. Notice of Application
  5. Complete Application
  6. Notice of Application - published
  7. Wetland Site Assessment & Buffer Mitigation Plan
  8. SEPA_MDNS
  9. Signed Development Agreement
  10. Recommended Changes
  11. Vicinity Map
  12. Public Hearing Notice
  13. Public Hearing Notice_published

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PLANNING COMMISSION - April 19, 2023

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

The City of Burlington Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on April 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person in the Burlington Council Chambers located at 833 S Spruce Street, Burlington WA. 

Additionally, the Planning Commission meetings will be hosted as a Zoom Webinar, and the public is invited to dial in to listen by calling 1-253-215-8782; or online through Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/94491743954 .  Webinar ID: 944 9174 3954

 The following items will be discussed on the Comprehensive Plan Update - agenda

1. Comprehensive Plan Update – Continuing discussion of proposed revisions to Titles 12, 13, 14, 14A, 15, and 16 of the Burlington Municipal Code to implement the Comprehensive Plan update. NOTE: after the Planning Commission agenda was published, we found that the Planning Commission had taken action on these titles on October 26, 2022. 

  • Planning Commission Recommendation_10-26-2-22: Titles 12, 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 16

2. Comprehensive Plan Update – Final review of proposed revisions to Title 17 of the Burlington Municipal Code to implement the Comprehensive Plan update and revised zoning map. The Planning Commission may take final action on this item. 

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PLANNING COMMISSION - March 15, 2023

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

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PLANNING COMMISSION - February 15, 2023

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

  1. Agenda
  2. Planning Commission Recommendation - Draft Comp Plan
  3. Draft Comp Plan - Volume I
  4. Draft Comp Plan - Volume II
  5. Draft Comp Plan Map
  6. Draft Special Planning Areas Map
  7. Planning Commission Recommendation - CIP
  8. Draft Capital Improvement Plan

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PLANNING COMMISSION - January 18, 2023

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

  1. Memo-Agenda
  2. Final Draft of Updated Comprehensive Plan
  3. Draft Capital Improvement Plan 2023

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PLANNING COMMISSION - October 26, 2022

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

  1. Agenda

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HEARING EXAMINER DECISIONS

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