Lindsay Subarea Plan

Project Overview

The City of Arlington, jointly with MJS Investors, is conducting a community planning process to develop a vision, plan, and implementation strategies for the Lindsay Subarea. This planning process will lay the groundwork for continued, coordinated, and efficient growth of the neighborhood. The final product is an adopted Lindsay Subarea Plan, which will be incorporated in the City’s development code, and Planned Action Ordinance (PAO) to facilitate development that meets community goals. The subarea plan is being developed for consistency with the Growth Management Act, countywide planning policies, and the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan.

The PAO will be developed under RCW 43.21C.440 and associated SEPA rules in WAC 197-11 based on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Future proposals consistent with the Planned Action Ordinance, Subarea Plan, and development regulations would have a streamlined environmental review and permitting process.

The Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement will assess two alternatives. The No Action alternative assumes no development within the subarea would occur under the existing Residential Ultra Low-Capacity zoning and development standards. The Action Alternative assumes implementation of Ordinance 2023-016 to accommodate low- to moderate-intensity residential uses, including small-lot detached single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family housing. This alternative also includes investments in capital infrastructure, transportation improvements, and a comprehensive system of parks, open spaces, and trails within the subarea.

Location:

The Lindsay Master Plan Subarea is located within the Hilltop Subarea. The properties are bounded by 172nd Street NE (SR 531) on the north, the 84th Avenue NE alignment on the east, the 168th Street NE alignment on the south, and the 75th Avenue NE alignment on the west.

Key Considerations and Determination:

The City of Arlington has determined that this proposal could potentially have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c) and will be prepared. The lead agency has identified the following areas for discussion in the EIS:

• Natural Environment: Earth and Water Quality; Plants and Animals
• Land Use: Relationship to Existing Plans and Aesthetics
• Transportation
• Public Services: Parks, Schools, Police, Fire/Emergency Services
• Utilities: Sewer, Water, Stormwater, Street Lighting

Scoping:

Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, and licenses or other approvals that may be required.