Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 21-239, concerning the County Council's position on a proposed Interlocal Agreement Method Annexation to the City of Lake Stevens; BRB File Nos. 03-2021 and 04-2021 - Lake Stevens Southeast Interlocal Annexation
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
ORIGINATOR: Eileen Canola
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approve
PURPOSE: To state the County Council's position on the City of Lake Stevens Southeast Interlocal Annexation
BACKGROUND: The City of Lake Stevens (City) submitted two notices of intention (NOIs) to the Snohomish County Boundary Review Board (BRB) - File Nos. BRB 03-2021 and 04-2021 for the proposed Southeast Interlocal Annexation comprised of approximately 500 land acres and 1,000 lake acres. The BRB 45-day review period ends on August 9, 2021. The BRB, consistent with its annexation review procedures outlined in Chapter 2.77 SCC, distributed the NOIs 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 decisions must be consistent with Growth Management Act provisions including the planning goals and framework for urban growth areas and countywide planning policies. 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 city ordinance setting the effective date. The City has chosen the Interlocal A...
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