Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 22-107, concerning the County Council's position on a proposed petition method annexation to the city of Stanwood; BRB File No. 02-2022 Stanwood Kottsick Annexation
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
ORIGINATOR: Eileen Canola
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approve - Ken Klein
PURPOSE: Council review of proposed City of Stanwood Kottsick Annexation
BACKGROUND: The City of Stanwood (City) has proposed the Kottsick Annexation of approximately 30 acres. The City submitted a notice of intention (NOI) to the Snohomish County Boundary Review Board (BRB) - file no. 02-2022 (Attachment A to Motion), for which the 45-day review period ends on March 17, 2022. The BRB, consistent with its annexation review procedures outlined in Chapter 2.77 SCC, distributed the NOI to County departments including Planning and Development Services (PDS). Per SCC 2.77.040(4) within this 45-day review period, the County Council must determine whether to invoke BRB jurisdiction ('file a request for review'). If BRB jurisdiction is invoked during the 45-day review, by the County or another party, the BRB may hold public hearings and approve, deny, or modify the proposed annexation. BRB decisions must be consistent with Growth Management Act (GMA) provisions including the planning goals and framework for urban growth areas (UGAs) and Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). State law also defines objectives (RCW 36.93.180) for board review and provides factors (RCW 36.93.170) for board consideration in making its decision. If BRB jurisdiction is not invoked, the annexation would be deemed approved. If the annexation is approved by the BRB either following a public hearing or because no party invokes BRB jurisdiction, the annexation would need to be finalized by Town ordinance setting the effective date. The authority of the County Council for reviewing annexations is set forth in Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 36.9...
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