May 25, 2022
NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTLY AFFECTING CLEARVIEW
CATHCART CROSSING
- This project is estimated to add
approximately 3,000 new daily trips to the area - Progress on Highway 9 is postponed
till 2025 - Each morning and evening Clearview
experiences heavy traffic in all directions - The county has declared “No
Significant impact” and is allowing this project to move forward
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Approval of a Planned Community Business Zone Preliminary Site Plan and Urban Residential Site Plan approval for Cathcart Crossing, to allow construction of 286 townhome units, 93,800 square feet of mini-self storage, and a 3,000 square foot restaurant, on a 31.0-acre site.
Local File Number: 21 107654 SPA Project File Name: Cathcart Crossing
Applicant: Pacific Ridge – DRH, LLC
- This
development will significantly impact Clearview residents using Highway 9,
Broadway and streets accessing SR-522. Plans
to address the significant traffic issues that occur daily on SR 96 (Broadway) and
Maltby Road/SR-522 appear to be in limbo. - WSDOT
states that, “SR 9 is an important corridor for both commuter and commercial
traffic. Traffic volumes have exceeded the capacity of the highway. Higher traffic volumes also increase the risk
of serious cross over and head-on collisions as drivers try to turn across
heavy traffic.” [Emphasis added.] - The
bridge over the river near Snohomish for Highway 9 was to commence 2019. - Fire/rescue and police services for
the area are already limited.
RECOMMENDATION: PUT THIS DEVELOPMENT ON HOLD UNTIL APPROPRIATE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS OCCUR
Written comments to the county may be submitted to stacey.abbott@snoco.org Comments must be received by May 25, 2022. A public hearing will be held via zoom on June 14, 2022. Send an email to hearing.examiner@snoco.org, and reference File No. 21 107654 SPA/BSP to receive a link for the meeting.