Bothell Sound

Development · Aug 28, 2026

Bothell approves 321-unit North Creek apartment complex with conditions

The City of Bothell has granted conditional site plan approval for an eight-story apartment building with 321 units on 120th Avenue NE, subject to affordable housing and infrastructure requirements 1.

What the records say

The City of Bothell has issued a conditional Type II site plan approval allowing American Capital Group to redevelop a surface parking lot into an eight-story, 321-unit residential building 1. Located at 18222 120th Ave NE southeast of NE 185th Street, the 3.19-acre project will provide 363 structured parking stalls inside the building, 62 surface stalls, perimeter sidewalks, amenity spaces, and street improvements along 120th Avenue NE featuring a protected bike lane and sidewalk 1.

  • The city approved a Type II site plan review for an 8-story, 321-unit apartment building at 18222 120th Ave NE.
  • The project includes 363 structured parking spaces, 62 surface stalls, and a protected bike lane and sidewalk along 120th Avenue NE.
  • The developer must confirm affordable housing paperwork with ARCH to keep the zoning height bonus; otherwise the project must be redesigned under a new site plan review.
  • Public works conditions require installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at the 120th Avenue NE pedestrian crosswalk.
  • The project requires recording boundary line adjustment BLA2026-27911 and obtaining written approval from the northern neighbor for stormwater vault placement on their property.

Why it matters

This approval sets the stage to convert a large surface parking lot in North Creek into high-density housing paired with protected bike infrastructure and pedestrian crossing improvements 1. The conditions tie the building's bonus height to verified affordable housing units and require the developer to secure an off-site stormwater arrangement and record a boundary line adjustment before building permits can be issued 1.

What changed / what's next

  • The City of Bothell approved site plan review SPR2025-27764 with conditions for redevelopment of a surface parking lot into an 8-story, 321-unit apartment complex 1.
  • Parties of record with standing may appeal the decision to the Bothell Hearing Examiner within 14 days of the August 28, 2026 issue date 1.
  • Watch for the developer to complete affordable housing paperwork with ARCH and record boundary line adjustment BLA2026-27911 prior to building permit issuance 1.