Bothell Sound

Development · Jun 25, 2026

City approves 79-townhome project on 100th Ave NE with conditions

Bothell approved a plan for 79 townhomes at 19619 100th Ave NE that retains the historic Lilly Kirk House and requires new bike lanes, sidewalks, and stormwater upgrades 1.

What the records say

The city has approved a permit allowing a developer to build 79 townhomes on a 4.4-acre site at 19619 100th Ave NE. The project, called Lilly Kirk Townhouses, retains the existing 1926 home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The applicant is JM Matson Investments, LLC 1. The approval covers a Site Plan Review and a Critical Areas Alteration Permit, which allows filling a small category IV wetland on the property. The decision was issued on June 25, 2026, and comes with 11 specific conditions the developer must meet 1.

  • The city approved the Lilly Kirk Townhouses project for 79 townhomes on a 4.4-acre site.
  • The applicant must obtain state and federal permits for wetland mitigation before clearing or grading the site.
  • The project includes frontage improvements on 100th Ave NE, including a protected bike lane, a sidewalk, and a crosswalk with a flashing beacon.
  • The developer must record a final management agreement for the historic 1926 Lilly Kirk House before the first unit's certificate of occupancy.
  • The decision can be appealed to the city's Hearing Examiner within 14 days of the June 25, 2026 issuance date.

Why it matters

This project will add 79 new homes to the Maywood / Beckstrom Hill Subarea 1. The developer must build frontage improvements on 100th Ave NE, including a protected bicycle lane, a sidewalk, and a crosswalk with a flashing beacon 1. The developer also must complete stormwater, water, and sewer upgrades and record a management agreement for the historic Lilly Kirk House before the project is finished 1. Because the decision is not final until the 14-day appeal window closes, it may still be contested by eligible parties before construction begins 1.

What changed / what's next

  • The City of Bothell issued an approved decision for the Lilly Kirk Townhouses site plan, critical area permit, and related approvals on June 25, 2026 1.
  • The developer must provide proof of 0.0222 Keller Farm Mitigation Credits and obtain all state and federal permits before grading or filling Wetland A begins 1.
  • The decision may be appealed by a party of record with standing within 14 days of the June 25, 2026 issuance date 1.