1. Snoqualmie Hills West Potential Annexation Area
Snoqualmie Heights Annexation Proposal Proposed Active Adult Community Development
Snoqualmie Hills West Potential Annexation Area

2. Proposed Notice of Intent to Annex
Team Introduction
Presentation Agenda
Project Description
Development Timeframe
Water Availability
Transportation & Mobility
Fiscal Analysis
Community Benefits
City Annexation Process

3. Team Introduction

4. Proposed Master Planned Active Adult Community
The Snoqualmie Heights Partners are proposing a thoughtful comprehensive plan for the Snoqualmie Hills West Potential Annexation Area that proposes an 800 unit active adult “age restricted 55+” planned community. This area consists of approximately acres of land located within the City’s Urban Growth Area and designated by its Comprehensive Plan to include “innovative” development.
“This new community will provide housing with features especially attractive to adults aged with many varieties of home types designed with graceful aging in mind. Homes include smaller sizes, provide main level living, lower maintenance yards, common outdoor spaces and all with easy access to community activities and services.”
Our Proposed Development will be Innovative and Comprehensive.
Our Development Agreement and Deed Restrictions will Ensure Age Qualifications
Our Master Plan will Meet Community Needs and Goals.
Our Plan will offer Substantial Long Term Benefits to Snoqualmie

5. Proposed Annexation Area Neighborhood Map

6. Conceptual Site Plan Map

7. Proposed Master Plan Development Estimated Timeframes
2017: Develop a Pre-Annexation Agreement and Annexation Implementation Plan 2018: Annex Snoqualmie Hills West into the City of Snoqualmie : Environmental review, Mixed Use Final Plan preparation and approval process; execute a Development Agreement : Phase 1 subdivision approvals and implementation of the Development Agreement : Continue phased subdivision approvals and build-out of Active Adult Community; commercial area approvals and build-out : Updated timeline for funded design/construction for the I-90/H18 interchange

8. Public Process and Opportunities for Citizen Input
Pre-Annexation
Annexation Public Meetings (Three meetings for NOI)
Pre Annexation Zoning, requires two public hearings
Annexation Implementation Plan, Council approval in public meeting
Pre-Annexation Agreement, Council approval in public meeting
Post-Annexation
EIS process includes public review
Mixed Use Final Plan incl., public hearing, planning commission recommendation, council approval
Development Agreement requires public hearing
Subdivision process requires public hearing
Subdivision Public Hearing Process

9. Water Availability* Introduction to Municipal Water Capacity
Current City Water Capacity
Near Future Capacity and Availability (See Water Capacity Table)
Water Availability Timing
City Water Service Policies
Benefits of Annexation To City Water Supply
* Information provided by Thomas Pors

10. City of Snoqualmie NEAR FUTURE Water Capacity Table
Item Source
Potential Increase in (ERUs)
Total Available Water Capacity (ERUs)
Projected Water Availability
2016 Firm Capacity
(from G&O report) --
290
now
Eagle Lake irrigation source adjustments
+315
605
Early 2019 or sooner
Backwash Reuse
+285
890
Late 2018
Distribution System Leakage
+50 to 175
940 to 1065
Early 2019
Rate-related conservation
+100 to 400
1040 to 1465
Expiration of Alice Lake commitment
+200
1240 to 1645 ERUs
City Water Right Apps
Any remaining capacity deficit
Total build-out
projection
* Information provided by Thomas Pors

11. Transportation and Mobility*
Improved Roadway Network
Annexation provides missing connectivity in three directions
Greater connectivity provides more travel route options
Reduced concentrated demand on Snoqualmie Parkway
I-90/SR 18 Interchange Improvements
Fully-funded $150 million project
WSDOT to advertise for consultants in mid-August 2017
Completion by 2022, prior to most planned development
Less Traffic than Comprehensive Plan
Different mix of housing and fewer employees
Senior adult housing generates less traffic than other housing types
Consistently proven by studies throughout North America
* Information provided by Transpo Group

12. Transportation Projections*
*Information provided by Transpo Group

13. How Will this Project Benefit the City and Local Economy*
Large scale financial investment in housing and infrastructure generating jobs, housing, and tax revenues.
New households and consumer spending support local businesses.
Net positive fiscal impacts of proposed annexation to the city.
Fiscal benefits support better public services and/or lower tax burdens
Offsite Mitigation City Improvements of $5-7 Million (Traffic Light, Bridge, etc.)
* Information provided by EcoNorthwest

14. * Information provided by EcoNorthwest

15. * Information provided by EcoNorthwest

16. How Will this Innovative Neighborhood Contribute to Snoqualmie
Opportunity for investment in City priorities, such as YMCA Expansion, or Senior Center, or another Community selected priority
Potential Keystone opportunity for access points improving traffic flow to I-90
Increased volunteer pool for community-based programs
Additional patrons for local retail businesses and professional services
New opportunities to expand the community trail system

17. How Will this Age-Restricted Community be Different for Snoqualmie
Provides age diversity and balance within the City
Minimal new population pressure or burdens on schools
Virtually no impact on existing playfields and ball fields
Lower impact use of daily commuting on roads
Options for parents to live near their children & grandchildren in the region

18. Why Annex Now?
The PAA area has been designated by the community for growth in the Comprehensive Plan and is within State Urban Growth Boundary.
The proposed plan is consistent with the guidelines of the Comprehensive Plan and affords numerous tangible and intangible benefits to the City.
Water resources are and will be adequate to support the proposal.
The active adult use will generate substantially less traffic than is provided for in the Comprehensive Growth Plan and the proposal may serve as a “keystone” to improve traffic patterns and mobility within the City.

19. Why Annex Now?
The proposal includes a commercial use area with flexibility that will allow the City an opportunity to thoughtfully address key priorities that may include workforce housing, assisted living facilities, retail space, business park etc. 
A critical mass of landowners in the annexation area has been assembled and aligned at this time. Enabling the city to complete the proposed annexation in one large comprehensive procedure.
A large group of owners, each with diverse personal circumstances, with no assurance in the future that they will remain aligned and together to enable a cohesive and comprehensive approach to annexation of the PAA. This opportunity may be lost forever if NOT acted upon now.

20. Summary
“We believe it would be in the best interest of the City, and the community at large, for the Council to approve the annexation proposal and for all of us to work together in a collaborative way on a thoughtful, comprehensive plan to provide for and manage growth in a manner that is consistent with past planning as embodied within the existing Comprehensive Growth Plan.” Snoqualmie Heights Partners