Land Use Notices | City of Kenmore Washington

Background

Public notice is required for certain types of development proposals. For example, when a property is proposed for subdivision (such as a short subdivision) a public comment period is part of the review process. Comments submitted during the official comment period are considered as part of the project review and become part of the official project record. Individuals who submit comments or request to stay informed are considered "Parties of Interest" and will receive notice of the City’s final decision. To be included in the official record, comments must be received within the designated comment period. While staff will respond to questions received after the comment period has closed, those comments are not entered into the record. Comments received during the comment period are also shared with the applicant.

When required, public notice is issued in several formats, including mailed notices to property owners within 1,000 feet of the site, publication in the Seattle Times newspaper, on-site posting, and notification on the City’s website.

Current Land Use Notices

PRJ23-0016 Public Works Operations Center Exceptional Tree Variance (Appeal Deadline: 7/29/2025)

Project Location: 6450, 6506, and 6520 NE 202nd Street, Kenmore, WA 98028, Parcel Nos. 011410-0375, 011410-0370, and 011410-0371.

Project Description: Proposed removal of one (1) exceptional tree from a property in order to construct the proposed operations center for the City’s Public Works and Environmental Services operations. The tree proposed for removal is a Western Red Cedar with a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 36 inches. Removal is proposed due to the trees location in the operations center parking area.

Project Timeline:

Date Application Filed: 5/23/2025
Date Application Determined Complete: 6/5/2025
Date of Notice of Application: 6/16/2025
Comment Deadline: 7/7/2025 at 4:30 P.M.
Date of Decision: 7/8/2025
Appeal Deadline: 7/29/2025 at 4:30 P.M.

Project Documents:

Notice of Application Mailer & Map (Comment Deadline 7/7/2025)
Notice of Decision Mailer & Map (Appeal Deadline 7/29/2025)

PRJ24-0001 Hiatt Crinum Short Plat (Appeal Deadline: 8/1/2025)

Project Location: 16127 88^th Avenue NE, Kenmore WA 98028; parcel number 357860-0215

Project Description: Proposed 4-lot single-family residential short subdivision (“short plat”) of a 109,525-square foot (2.51-acre) parcel (“property” or “site”). The property contains an existing single-family residence and associated outbuildings; all existing structures are proposed to be removed. Direct driveway access to 88^th Avenue NE is proposed for all lots. The property is zoned R-4. On-site critical areas include moderate landslide hazard areas on the western two-thirds of the property, a wetland and a stream on the west side of the property. All work is proposed at least 110 feet east of the wetland and stream, and work is proposed 30 feet from the top of the landslide hazard area. No work occurs in wetlands, streams, or landslide hazard areas. The project includes 1.94 acres dedicated to critical area preservation and protection. The project includes an Exceptional Tree Variance (VAR), and proposes removal of one exceptional tree in order to provide access to Lot 2 from 88^th Avenue NE.

Project Timeline:

Date Application Determined Complete: 11/1/2024
Date of Notice of Application: 11/15/2024
Comment Deadline: 12/6/2024 at 4:30 P.M.
Date of Decision & SEPA Determination of Non-Significance: 7/11/2025
Appeal Deadline: 8/1/2025 @ 4:30 P.M.

Noticing Documents

Notice of Application & SEPA Notice Mailer & Map (Comment Deadline: 12/6/2024)
Notice of Decision & SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (Appeal Deadline: 8/1/2025)

PRJ25-0023 Temporary Homeless Shelters Code Amendments (Comment Period Closed)

Description of proposal: Amendments to Chapter 18.100 of the Kenmore Municipal Code to comply with state law and increase flexibility for temporary homeless shelters and cold-weather low-barrier shelters. The amendments increase the allowed duration of temporary shelters, eliminate the requirement for there to be only one indoor or outdoor temporary shelter per calendar year, and simplify the application process for temporary homeless shelters and cold-weather low-barrier shelters.

Project Timeline:

Date of Decision: 6/23/2025
Comment Deadline: 7/7/2025

Project Documents:

PRJ23-0084 Abseit Short Plat (Comment Period Closed)

Project Location: 6279 NE 154^th Street Kenmore, WA 98028. Tax parcel number 871850-0420

Project Description: Proposed two-unit single-family residential short plat. There is one existing single-family residence. The existing residence will be retained, but a portion will be demolished to comply with setback requirements. Direct access to NE 154^th Street is proposed for both lots. There is a moderate landslide hazard area located along the south side of the property. No work is proposed within the landslide hazard area or its associated buffer.

Project Timeline:

Date Application Filed: 4/19/2025
Date Application Determined Complete: 5/13/2025
Date of Notice of Application: 5/27/2025
Comment Deadline: 6/17/2025 at 4:30 P.M.

Noticing Documents:

Notice of Applicant and SEPA Determination of Non-Significance Mailer & Map (Comment Deadline 6/17/2025)

PRJ23-0013 Pardalis Short Plat (Comment Period Closed)

Project Location: 18707 73^rd Avenue NE, Kenmore WA 98028; parcel number 011410-0412

Project Description: Proposed 2-lot single-family residential short subdivision (“short plat”) of a 93,268-square foot (2.14-acre) parcel (“property” or “site”). The property contains an existing single-family residence which will be retained on Lot 1 of the proposed subdivision. An access tract is proposed to provide access to both lots from 73^rd Avenue NE. The property is zoned R-1. On-site critical areas include a Category II wetland and Type F stream located on the north side of the property. Buffer averaging and enhancement is proposed to construct improvements within portions of the wetland and stream buffers. No work is proposed in wetlands or streams, and the project includes 1.29 acres dedicated to critical area preservation and protection.

Project Timeline:

Date Application Filed: 4/9/2025
Date Application Determined Complete: 5/7/2025
Date of Notice of Application: 5/21/2025
Comment Deadline: 6/11/2025 at 4:30 P.M.

Noticing Documents:

Notice of Applicant and SEPA Determination of Non-Significance Mailer & Map (Comment Deadline 6/11/2025)

PRJ23-0067 Burkard Long Plat (Comment Period Closed)

Project Location: 18615 80^th Avenue NE Kenmore, WA 98028 Parcel no. 011410-0760; and

186XX 80^th Avenue NE Kenmore, WA 98028 Parcel no. 011410-0764 (“subject property”)

Project Description: Proposed 12-lot single-family residential subdivision (“long plat”) of two adjacent parcels (Parcel A and B). Together the two parcels total 354,390 SF (8.135 acres) in size. Access for all lots is proposed via a new public road accessing 80th Avenue NE. The subject property contains an existing residence, as well as an existing koi fish sales business and associated farm ponds used for koi, greenhouses, and outbuildings. There are several environmentally critical areas located on the west side of the subject property, including Swamp Creek, a multi-channeled Type F stream, a category II wetland, and fish and wildlife habitats of importance. Other on-site critical areas include a floodplain and seismic hazard area. In addition to the on-site critical areas, there are two farm ponds located on Parcel B (not regulated as critical areas). All proposed improvements are located outside of critical areas and critical area buffers.

Project Timeline:

Date Application Filed: 4/1/2024
Date Application Determined Complete: 4/15/2024
Date of Notice of Application: 4/29/2024
NOA Comment Deadline: 5/20/2024 @ 4:30 P.M.
SEPA DNS Issued: 2/14/2025
SEPA Appeal Deadline: 3/7/2025 @ 4:30 P.M.
Date of Hearing: 5/1/2025 @ 9:00 A.M.
Date of Hearing Examiner's Decision: 5/19/2025
Date of Hearing Examiner's Decision Upon Reconsideration: 6/16/2025

Noticing Documents:

Notice of Application & Optional SEPA Notice (Comment Deadline: 5/20/2024)
SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (Appeal Deadline: 3/7/2025)
Notice of Preliminary Plat Hearing
Notice of Hearing Examiner's Decision
Notice of Hearing Examiner's Decision Upon Reconsideration
Hearing Examiner's Decision Upon Reconsideration

When is Notice Required?

Land use decisions are categorized as Types 1 through 5, depending on the level of discretion involved. These classifications are detailed in Kenmore Municipal Code (KMC) 19.25.020.

Decision Type	Public Notice Required?	Description
Type 1	No	Administrative decisions made by the City. These are not appealable and do not require public comment. Common examples include right-of-way permits, building permits, demolition permits, engineering permits, and boundary line adjustments. See KMC 19.25.020 for a complete list.
Type 2	Yes	Administrative decisions by the City that may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner. These require a public comment and appeal period. Common examples include short plats and conditional use permits. See 19.25.020 for a complete list.
Type 3	Yes	Public hearing and recommendation by the City, followed by a decision by the Hearing Examiner. Common examples include long plats and special use permits. See 19.25.020 for a complete list.
Type 4	Yes	City recommendation, a public hearing with the Hearing Examiner, and a final decision by the City Council.
Type 5	Yes	Public hearing and recommendation by the Planning Commission, followed by a final decision by the City Council.

Types of Public Notice

Notice of Application (KMC 19.25.060)

Notice of Decision (KMC 19.25.090)

Notice of Hearing (KMC 19.30.180)

Notice of Appeal Hearing

Other Public Hearings

SEPA Determinations (KMC 19.35)

How to Submit Comments

Comments must be received during the official comment period to be included in the record. Submit written comments via email to Planner@kenmorewa.gov or by mail to:

City of Kenmore
Development Services Department
18120 68th Avenue NE
Kenmore, WA 98028-0607

Please note that mailed comments must be received (not just postmarked) before the deadline.

Information for Applicants

Applicants are responsible for posting the public notice board at the project site, maintaining its condition, keeping it stocked, and submitting an affidavit of posting. The board must remain up through the comment and appeal periods. Boards have strict deadlines; posting late may delay the project and result in additional costs. The City will provide detailed instructions once the application is submitted and before the notice period begins.