The Lake Stevens Industrial Center (LSIC) is a recently formed and named approximately 280-acre area located in the northeast corner of the city.  The formation of the LSIC started with the planning of the Hartford Industrial area which was approximately 267 acres and zoned for General Industrial (GI) and Light Industrial (LI), which allow a wide range of industrial uses.  

Then in early 2021, the City annexed 66 acres commonly known as the Machias Industrial Area.  These two areas combined are now referred to as the Lake Stevens Industrial Center (LSIC) and covers approximately 280 acres.  

As shown below is the original Hartford Industrial area (Figure 1) and then the LSIC (Figure 2) after the annexation of the Machias Industrial Area. 

Figure 1 - Hartford Industrial Area

Figure 2 - Lake Stevens Industrial Center

Figure 3 - Lake Stevens Sanitary Sewer Service Map

Figure 4 - Lake Stevens Stormwater MapFigure 5 - Lake Stevens Drainage Basin Map

Figure 6 - Lake Stevens Environmental Constraints and Drainage Basin Map

Figure 7 - Lake Stevens Stormwater Service and Drainage Basin Map

To move forward with the planning and development of this area, the City Council authorized staff to hire MACKENZIE and design partners, ECONorthwest, and the Riley Group to conduct an infrastructure and market analysis of the LSIC. 

The purpose of the infrastructure analysis is to assess existing conditions of the area such as critical areas along with sewer, stormwater, roads, and availability of high-speed internet capability to support industrial and commercial uses.  Specifically, the road network to and from the industrial area will be analyzed to understand existing conditions, structural deficiencies, and required upgrades to support the future growth and employment of the area at build-out.  An outcome of the LSIC infrastructure analysis will be a recommended phased infrastructure improvement plan/schedule with options for funding sources to assist and determine any need for expansion and infrastructure improvements. 

The purpose of the market analysis is to assess the regional and local economies to determine where the LSIC can complement the regional market.   As part of the market analysis, the City will meet with the property owners and community stakeholders to identify the highest and best uses for the LSIC and determine what the targeted market/uses for the area will be.

The City will use both the infrastructure and market analysis results and recommendations as a platform to use in diversifying this area as a local employment center and to assist owners with their goals in developing their properties and attracting appropriate industries. Development of LSIC will be integral in helping the City meet its employment growth targets.

Schedule:

Completion of the LSIC Infrastructure and Marketing Analysis is targeted for early 2023.  A tentative schedule is provided below for community awareness and will be updated as the schedule changes.