Snohomish Chalet site proposed to be redeveloped into housing
SNOHOMISH — A new housing development is being planned on the site of the former Snohomish Chalet brain injury center on Terrace Avenue.
Homebuilder D.R. Horton proposes subdividing the 19.29-acre site into a 19-house neighborhood in one portion and a 94-unit subdivision where it is zoned for multi-family dwellings.
The project includes internal roadways, frontage improvements to Terrace Avenue, open space, critical areas enhancement and protection, utility improvements, street trees, and a new park for residents.
Comments on this notice of application must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. Sept. 1, 2020, to the Planning and Development Services Department in person at the payment drop box, 116 Union Avenue, Snohomish, Washington or mailed to P.O. Box 1589, Snohomish, WA 98291.
A public hearing before the City’s Hearing Examiner is required, but has not yet been scheduled. A separate notice will be issued regarding the hearing date, time, and place.
Blackman Lake algae update
SNOHOMISH — The lake was screened for algae scum by Snohomish County staff on Monday, Aug. 17 and the city says no scum was present. The warning signs were removed from the public boat launch.
The city asks the public that if it sees scum in Blackman Lake again to email the county’s lakes group at lakes@snoco.org or call either 425-388-3204 or 425-262-2601.
Meanwhile in Monroe, the city had Lake Tye tested after receiving reports of algae and swimmer’s itch. The report came back that there is no cyanobacteria currently present in the water, the city said. Report any sightings of algae or lake scum at Lake Tye to Monroe Public Works at 360-794-7400.
Bowling to reopen for league play
Bowling centers across the state will reopen for league play following guidance issued last week by Governor Jay Inslee for bowling, museums and agritourism. Only league play will be allowed in phase 2 counties such as Snohomish County, as well as in phase 3 counties.
Each center will open under their own timetable, said Gregory Olsen, Executive Director of the Washington State Bowling Proprietors’ Association. “We are thrilled to welcome bowlers back for a new season. They’ve been patient, supportive and energized of our efforts to reopen,” Olsen said in an association news release.
Among the guidelines, masks must be worn at all times by bowlers and employees. No spectators will be allowed, and bowlers must maintain 6 feet of social distance at all times.
Conservation tax rate to stay same
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The Snohomish Conservation District assesses a property tax rate of $8, plus 8 cents per acre.
The district uses its tax earnings to fund habitat restoration and preservation actions, provide farms assistance in a variety of ways, and conducts stormwater aid programs such as giving away rain barrels.
Snohomish farmer Mark Craven is the district’s board chair.
Freed to try write-in campaign for state Lieutenant Governor race
Joshua Freed, the former Bothell mayor who came second to Loren Culp among Republicans in the primary for the governor, has pivoted to a write-in campaign for lieutenant governor.
The lieutenant governor’s race had two Democrats advance: U.S. Congressman Denny Heck and State Sen. Marko Liias. They are looking to fill the open seat being left by Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib.
In the governor’s primary, Gov. Jay Inslee took 50 percent of the vote; Culp, 17 percent; Freed, almost 9 percent; and Tim Eyman took 6 percent.
For lieutenant governor, Heck took 25 percent and Liias took 18 percent. The nearest Republican was Seattle resident Ann Davison Sattler with nearly 12 percent.
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