English Crossing site seeks to split into two lots to phase townhome development

What the records say

The city has posted a notice of application for a property at 17406 19th Ave NE that is already approved for a 242-townhome community. The developer is requesting a Binding Site Plan (BSP) to divide the 19.52-acre site into two fee simple lots ¹.

• The application (PA26-0022) proposes a Binding Site Plan to subdivide the 19.52-acre site into two fee simple lots.
• The parent property was already approved under PA23-012 for a Unit Lot Subdivision creating 242 fee simple townhome lots.
• The stated intent of the two-lot split is to allow clear phasing of development and to divide ownership of the parent site.
• Required frontage improvements along 172nd Street NE and 19th Avenue NE will be required as part of the BSP.
• Existing environmental documents include a Stormwater Report and a Revised SEPA MDNS issued February 14, 2026.
• Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 PM on August 31, 2026.

Why it matters

This application sets the groundwork for how the already-approved 242-townhome project gets built and who owns what piece of the property. The BSP will require frontage improvements along 172nd Street NE and 19th Avenue NE as part of the plan ¹. Residents have until 5:00 PM on August 31, 2026, to submit written comments, and anyone can ask to become a party of record or appeal the eventual decision ¹.

What changed / what's next

• The notice of application was published on August 10, 2026, with the same date listed as the date of completeness ¹.
• A public comment period is now open, with comments accepted until 5:00 PM on August 31, 2026 ¹.
• A decision will be made in accordance with timelines in MMC 22G.010.090, but the record does not state a specific decision date ¹.
• Application materials can be reviewed on the city's public portal by entering file number PA26-0022 ¹.