As we have discussed in our meetings, the challenge of offering technical suggestions to jurisdictions is that our advice must be easy to follow and flexible enough for incorporation. To this end, we have identified three (3) main areas of focus:

1. Programmatic strategies for preserving shallow groundwater recharge functions
2. Incentives for incorporating sustainable development strategies
3. Incorporating the use of pervious concrete in new development, where applicable

These areas of focus provide a range of ideas, from an overall site and program assessment for determining the potential for incorporating sustainable development methods, to a rewards system approach, and finally to a specific technique that has test-case examples that can be identified. These issues are addressed in detail in the following attachment.

Technical Paper on Incorporating Sustainable Development Methods into Critical Areas Ordinances

Barry and Shahnaz Bettinger, owners of Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Company, have a vision for their new facility in the Maltby area: a building and development that have a low impact on the site, allows less storm water runoff, uses less energy and water, produces less waste, and provides a pleasant environment for customers. . Peter Anderson, Imago De Lineo Architecture turned this vision into reality that integrates site, building and community.The Bettingers have been inspired by the expertise and energy of Noel Higa, Higa-Burkholder: Land Use Planners and Civil Engineers, to see a sustainable development through from start to finish

The Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Company submitted a Low Impact Development Project and was accepted into Snohomish County’s Reduced Discharge Drainage Program. The site features an integrated low impact trail system that will serve the Maltby Community. The plan allows for a bio-filtration swale within the public right of way in lieu of the standard curb gutter sidewalk approach found in most urban areas. It sets the tone for continued environmental protection within Maltby Urban Growth Area (UGA), especially since this is the headwaters of several distinct drainage systems. “The people of Snohomish County PDS have been great” said Barry, “Though this project does not fit within their normal process they have been very supportive”.

Other innovative site features include:

• Planned use of permeable pavers and concrete.
• Tree retention and landscape plan that serves dual purposes of reducing runoff as well as screening traffic noise and impacts.
• Driveway widths will be reduced and the parking area will remain in an unpaved condition.
• A rain garden will also be incorporated into the site design as part of the landscape and drainage features.

How about the building itself? State of the art energy efficient lighting, refrigeration and compressors along with heat recovery systems will significantly reduce energy and water usage. Snohomish County Solid Waste has worked with the Bettingers on a plan to reduce waste through recycling and other measures.

The Taskforce is proud to be working with such committed people as the Bettingers. Learn more about their ice cream and their innovative sustainable development at www.snoqicecream.com .

The Serene Way Sidewalk project

The Serene Way Sidewalk project was initiated by the Lake Serene Community Association with a request for a walkway along Serene Way from Shelby Road to Lake Road. This project is located in a highly urbanized area in the southwest region of Snohomish County

The proposed walkway is approximately 4500 feet along Serene Way adjacent to Lake Serene. Serene Way is a local access road and consists of two travel lanes with little or minimal shoulders. Drainage from the road collects into the open ditches along both sides of the road. Existing right-of-way for the road is 60 feet.