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RESOLUTION NO rfhL
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SNOQUALMIE,
WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE SNOQUALMIE RIDGE COMMUNITY
INTEGRATION PROGRAM - RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT
WHEREAS, On September 15, 1995, the City Council passed Resolution No.
420, approving the Mixed Use Final Plan for Snoqualmie Ridge, and
WHEREAS, on the Final Plan Condition 45 required Weyerhaeuser Real Estate
Company (WRECO) to develop and comply with a community integration program, and
WHEREAS, Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company (WRECO) has complied with
the Community integration requirements specified in the Mixed Use Final Plan Condition
#45, and
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Snoqualmie, Washington, as
follows:
Section 1. The Snoqualmie Ridge Community Integration Program - Residential
Component, described in Exhibit A hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Snoqualmie Ridge Community Integration Program - Business
Park Component shall be approved by City Council prior to final approval of Snoqualmie
Ridge Business Park Binding Site Improvement Plan I.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Snoqualmie, Washington, this
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RE:
Mayor, City Council Members
Nancy Tucker
October 24, 1997
Community Integration Program - Residential Component
Attached are Draft Residential Community Integration Program documents for your review. The
documents include the following:
1. August, 1997 Community Integration Program. This document explains how WRECO
has complied with the community integration requirements specified in Mixed Use Final
Plan Condition #45. This information will not be included in the packet of information
that goes to new residents.
2. “Welcome to Snoqulamie” - this will be included in the packet of information that goes
to new residents. It generally welcomes new residents, gives them a little background on
the community (location, history, government, etc.), and provides basic information on
services, schools, churches and community organizations. It also includes more specific
information on measures to help integrate the new Snoqualmie Ridge neighborhood into
the existing city.
3. A list of other brochures to be included a loose pieces in the packet that goes to new
residents. These pieces will provide information on various organizations and activities
available to the community.
4. “Guide to the City of Snoqualmie”
This is one of the documents that must be approved prior to final plat approval. Please
review before your November 6th meeting and call me if you have any questions. The
Planning Commission is expected to review, discuss and make a recommendation on this
Residential Community Integration Program proposal at their November 3rd meeting.
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COMMUNrlY INTEGRATIONPROGRAM
AUGUST 1997
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August 15,1997
Nancy Tucker
Associate Planner
City of Snoqualmie
P.O.Box 981
Snoqualmie, Washington 98065
P.O. Box 94s
Snoqurlmie, Washington 98065
Dear Nancy:
We are forwarding to you a copy of the Community Integration Program as
required by Condition No. 45 of the Mixed Use Final Plan for Snoqualmie Ridge.
The condition reads as follows:
The Applicant shall establish, direct and tvnd a new resident and employee information
program to help integrate new Snoqualmie Ridge residents and employees into the
existing community and its existing activities, services, and organizations. This
information program shall include, at a minimum, information on schools, churches,
fraternal organizations, natural features, recreational oppomnities, city-wide events, the
history and traditions of the City and surrounding area, and other community character
topics intended to help avoid creating two distinct and separate communities. The
information program shall also educate them on TDM programs available to them as
described in the approved TDM program described in Condition 29 above, on the use of
chemicals on lawns and on recommended native landscaping species. The community
character program shall also encourage new employers to advertise jobs and hue locally.
All residential, office and commercial developers shall participate in the program as
appropriate to facilitate the integration of residents and employees into the existing
community. This “community integration program” shall be submitted to the City prior
to or with the first application for residential or commercial development and shall be
reviewed and approved by the City. The program may be updated at the request of either
the City or the Applicant, as part of the phasing review described in Condition 14 above.
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WRECO has developed and implemented such a program. Some portions, such as
Residential Design Guidelines, exist as separate documents and will only be outlined
in this submission. Others elements will be expanded and implemented a t the
appropriate time. These include such items as sponsoring community events o r
speakers once new residents arrive or finalizing Transportation Demand
Management plans for the community and business park users.
Sincerely,
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Bill Wood
Information Center Manager
Snoqualmie Ridge
Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company
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Community Information
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Community Character
Design Guidelines
Landscaping
Street Names
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Transportation Demand
Management
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Employer Participation
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The following outline illustrates some of the materials that may be included as
inserted material in the information package for new residents.
Local events and calendars
"events guides published in Valley newspapers
*community celebration inserts such as Snoqualmie Days
"annual calendar from Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum
School information
*school district welcome brochure
"special events
"annual reports (Snoqualmie schools)
Recreational opportunities
*North Bend Ranger District campground guide
*popular summer hikes - North Bend to Snoqualmie Pass
*Puget Sound Historical Railway Association
*Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theatre
"Snoqualmie Valley Arts Alive schedule
Community service organization brochures
"Children's Services of Sno-Valley
"Snoqualmie Valley Youth HUB
*Multi-Service Centers of North and East King County
Maps
*Area illustrated (business) map
*Historic Snoqualmie points of interest
*Valley recreation areas
*parks and trails in Snoqualmie (includes open space, parks and trails
plan for Snoqualmie Ridge)
*Snoqualmie Valley TIME PLACES Heritage Tour
*City street map
City government
"Guide to City of Snoqualmie
Directories
"Upper Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce
*Snoaualmie Vallev Reporter Visitor's Guide
Homeowner information
*residential lawn chemical use guide
"plant list
Complimentary newspaper subscription for one year Vallev Record
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Community Character
Residential DesiFn Guidelines
Commercial Des@ Guidelines
Development Standards
The plan for Snoqualmie Ridge, as a new neighborhood within the City of
Snoqualmie, has been conceived to harmonize with the City’s diverse historic
character and small town appeal. Residential Design Guidelines, Commercial
Design Guidelines and Development Standards have been developed to govern
architectural design, materials, landscaping, streets, utilities and other elements
affecting the both the visual character and infrastructure of the new residential
neighborhoods, commercial and business park areas.
Based on a survey of design and architectural features within the e*thg
community, the guidelines and standards seek to preserve and enhance an
integrated community character. In close cooperation with the City, the developer
has, surveyed historic records and photographs, made a photographic .
documentation of the significant structures which comprise the visual context of the
City, indexed those features which are the component parts of the exiting character,
and explored practical methods for translating this heritage into the Snoqualmie
Ridge neighborhood. The guidelines will stimulate the creation of quality
architectural and landscape design with accepts architectural diversity while
providing for strong neighborhood continuity.
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Desicn Guidelines - Proiect History
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Snoq ualrnie Ridge: The VisionWilliam H. Kreager, MA, MIRM
Mithun Partners
Moductioq
The planning and conceptualization of a new community involves an understanding
of the complex issues that define the very nature of what a “community” truly is.
This understanding includes obvious, definable characteristics - who the residents
will be and how they will live, work and play - together with the organization and
physical form of the new community. These latter issues, relating to physical form,
are normally dictated by existing jurisdictional codes and open space standards that
control how the various aspects of the planned community will emerge. However,
the term “community” speaks to the “Spirit of the Place”, the relationships not only
among physical structures, but among people and activities. This is particularly
true when the new community is conceived with intent to become an integral
neighborhood in an existing historical town.
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With the shared vision of creating Snoqualmie Ridge as a new, and yet appropriate,
neighborhood within the City of Snoqualmie, the development team set out to
determine the characteristics - historic, cultural, natural, physical and visual -which
define a “Snoqualmie Neighborhood”. The contextual information gathered was
then to be organized and studied with the goal of establishing a system of design
guidelines which would focus, direct and even inspire both the site planning and
architecture of the new neighborhood.
Research
While much of Snoqualmie’s history can be read in its surviving historical
buildings, many aspects which have strongly influenced its deveIopment are no
longer visible. For this reason, a two-part approach was established to assure that
the vision for Snoqualmie Ridge would be well founded. The first part was
academic, a survey of the past. The second involved a visual survey of the present
city.
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A visit to the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum provided a wealth of historic
data and a strong photographic record. An interview with the curator revealed
additional historical influences on Snoqualmie’s character and physicat form:
The impact of the timber industry, not only as an employer, but as a provider of
housing, of retail goods and of social stability.
The role of the railroad and competition among Snoqualmie Valley cities.
The influence of the hop industry, which at one time surpassed the timber
industry as the primary source of employment and economic stability in the
Valley.
Photographs were borrowed and reproduced to be used as a visual reference.
The second stage of research involved a series of photographic expeditions to
Snoqualmie and the adjacent Valley. The immediate goals included recording not
only the present city, but also tracing surviving homes and buildings seen in historic
museum photographs. Discoveries included cottages, originally built as housing for
mill employees, located north of the Snoqualmie River. These had been physically
relocated to new neighborhoods south of the river. Additional “finds” were
historically competing villages, such as Snoqualmie Falls and Riverside Gardens,
most of which were now quiet, but still identifiable neighborhoods within
Snoqualmie. A beautiful alley of seventy-year-old trees line the historic Reinig P.oad
north of the river. Originally planted as “street trees” along an avenue of companybuilt houses, this lineal bower of stately trees survived the long goae homes as a
reminder of corporate social responsibility. A pleasant bonus of the photo
expeditions were the cups of coffee and conversation shared in kitchens and cafes
around town.
Photographs and notes were organized and reviewed. Particular attention was
given to the characteristics which have given Snoqualmie its beautiful sense of scale
and character. These were the aspects which were to determine the scaIe and
character of Snoqualmie Ridge, and which would become the focus for the design
guidelines directing all design and development in the new neighborhood.
Numerable elements emerged which contributed both to the architectural character
and to the small town charm of Snoqualmie. While they are individually seen in
many rural communities, it is unusual to see so many of these elements manifested
in a town as small as Snoqualmie. Included among the planning characteristics.
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A unifying “main street’’ dominated by store fronts, sidewalks, and people, with
curbside parking in front. C a n , while obviously present, do not dominate the
street as they do in suburban shopping centers.
One and two-story structures, pleasantly scaled to the main street.
Urban parks, both formal as at the railroad dkpot and informal as in school
playgrounds.
Civic buildings, serving as visual symbols and often as the focus of the street,
with architectural elements rising above the tree-scape. These include the depot,
the School Administration Building (the original elementary school), and various
churches.
Sidewalks separated from the curb by planting strips.
Street trees, some surviving from historic photographs.
Garages located in rear yards, leaving the streetscape uncluttered by cars.
Included among the architectural characteristics:
A wide variety of architectural character representing the many generations of
style over Snoqualmie’s development. Included among commercial, civic and
residential structures arc interpretations of Georgian, Tudor, Craftsman,
Federal, Dutch Colonial, American Farmhouse, Victorian and mid-century
Contemporary.
One and two-bedroom structures of varying roof styles and pitches.
A variety of building materials and colon, including wood, masonry and stucco.
Awnings, eaves and other protective sheltering devices in commercial areas, a
variety of porches and stoops on dwellings.
Attention to detail in windows, doors, and eaves in general building character,
reflective of the respective architectural styles.
The Design Guidelines which are the product of this research seek to capturethat
unique character and variety which we have determined make Snoqualmie a
special, charming community. Under these guidelines, the new homes, community
faciIities and businesses will serve the functions and lifestyles of the late 20th and
early 21st Centuries within a contextual design vocabulary which will appropriately
blend the new neighborhood ofsnoqualmie Ridge into the diverse historic character
of the City of Snoqualmie.
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Landscaping
Recommended Plant List
The Snoqualmie Ridge Recommended Plant List includes over 300 species of trees,
shrubs, vines and groundcovers adaptable to the Snoqualmie Ridge environment.
These plants are proven hardy in this climatic zone and many are native or have
special attributes such as seasonal color, flowers, or bird attractor.
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Residential Lawn Chemical Use
New residents of Snoqualmie Ridge will receive a specific brochure describing the
care of residential lawns. This guide is designed to encourage maintenauce methods
that provide for healthy and attractive lawns with minimal or no use of chemicals.
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Street Names
The naming of streets, parks, trails an, creeks in S n o q u a A e Ridge presents a
unique opportunity to provide a sense of connection between the development, the
City of Snoqualmie and the Valley. A variety of themes have been assembled to give
a wide range of possibilities:
Historic
Pioneers
Industry
Farmers & Dairy
Educators
Valley Families
Snoqualmie Falls (the town)
Community Leaders
Golf
Associated with streets adjacent or leading to the Jack Nicklaus-designed
PGA Tournament Players Course.
Native Americans
Names and descriptions associated with the Snoqualmie Tribe
Plants & Animals
Native species
NAMING GUIDELINES
Pronounceable
Relatively short and euphonious
Avoid duplicate names from Fall City, Snoqualmie and North Bend
Historic names to be primarily associated with Snoqualmie history
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SPECIAL NOTE: Use of Native American Names
As part of the Community Integration Plan, there is a desire to use some Native
American names at Snoqualmie Ridge, specifically those associated with the Salish
language of the Snoqualmie Tribe. However, Salish does present some distinct
pronunciation difliculties. To the English-speaking ear, many Salish names are not
very euphonious. On the other hand, a Native Amkrican would naturally not feel this
way and understandably find English names less desirable. Snoqualmie Ridge
requires a compromise in the use of Salish names that considers the desire to include
the pre-European history of the Valley and yet balances the marketing concerns of
types and styles of naming. Over time, new residents to the Northwest do learn the
many Native American names and enjoy a sense of regional pride in knowing the
correct pronunciations, especially when speaking to non-residents. Beyond learning
the names, it is important for residents to have a sense of place and history which
translates into community pride. While the use of Salish names can present a
temporary challenge, new residents are given something that is unique and
interesting about where they live.
In association with Greg Watson, director of the Snoqualmie Valley Historical
Museum, names in the Salish language have been developed in a manner to provide
a relatively easy pronunciation at the first try. In addition<the use of dots
separating the words has been borrowed from the Semi-Ah*Moo concept which has
proved most useful in allowing people to enjoy the language of the Native American
culture while allowing for successful marketing.
The open space in Snoqualmie Ridge, including wetlands, creek valleys and
viewsheds, are the most natural of the areas in the development and therefore
excellent candidates for Salish names. In addition, Salish names frequently use the
word “ALI” meaning “place of’. For example, “KAI*KAI-ALI” means place of the
blue jay with the “KAI-KAI” portion of the word sounding much like the blue jay’s
call. The descriptive nature of these names is especially suitable for the open areas
where a visitor has ample time to understand what the words means, its relationship
to the area and a few moments to perfect the pronunciation and enjoy the result.
Examples
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HAH-PAH*YALI place of cedar trees
HUTCH*OO*SAH*DAH - place of traditional teachings, teachings of the heart
SYA*YAH*ALI - place of friends and relatives
SBAH*DEEL - mountain
KAY*OKES - raven
Oocr LOO namcs havc bccn suggcstcd including submissions from thosc rcsponding
to o u r ncwspapcr invitation as publishcd in thc Vallcy Record (414196) and the
Rcportcr (4/10/96). Significant assistance and information has bccn provided by
Dave Battcy and the Snoqualmie Vallcy Historical Muscum.
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAM
Snoqualmie Ridge Mixed Use Final Plan Condition #4S requires WRECO to establish, direct and
fund a new resident and employee information program to help integrate new Snoqualmie Ridge
residents and employees into the existing community. Condition #45 requires o f i c e and
commercial employers to advertise jobs and hire locally, and specifies that the information
program for employees must provide infomiation on Transportation Demand Management
Programs (TDM) available to them, as required by Final Plan Condition #29. Condition #29
further requires employer participation in housing buyer qualification programs to encourage
employees to live locally. Further development in a number of areas of the Community
Integration Program, specifically the TDM Program, employer participation in housing
qualifications programs, and encouragement for employers to hire locally shall be addressed
when the Business Component of the Community Integration Program is developed and
approved (prior to final BSIP approval).
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Many measures will be used to reduce the use of single occupancy vehicles for employee
commuting, including, but not limited to, the following:
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The approved Business Park Development Standards include requirements for bicycle
parking (some covered) and showers, to promote the use of bicycles as an alternative means
of transportation. They also require designated carpool parking. Development Standards for
the Neighborhood Center will also address transportation demand management aspects of
site and building design, such as SOV, carpoolhanpool and bicycle parking.
Encouraging employees to participate in vanpool, carpool and other non-single occupant
vehicle modes of transportation. Provision of bus or other public transportation schedule and
route information in the welcome packet provided to new employees and homeowners
Distribution of information regarding local housing opportunities (including Snoqualmie
Ridge affordable housing units).
Provision of a preferential location for employees using alternative transportation, including
carpool/vanpool parking spaces at building entrances and convenient bicycle parking.
Coordination of ride matching with between Snoqualmie Ridge employees and other
employees of other Snoqualmie area businesses.
Consideration of flex time and work-at-home options for employees.
Provision of ‘Guaranteed Ride Home’ program for employees.
Certain Business Park users will be subject to the Commute Triu Reduction Act, which
requires employers to develop and submit plans for commute trip reduction and to monitor
the results in accordance with State guidelines. All other Business Park users will, prior to
occupancy, either submit their own TDM plan to the City or commit to participate in an
approved TDM applicable to the Business Park as a whole.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT
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The ideals advanced in a TDM program encourage the thought of living closer to where one is
employed. Employers that are located in the Business park and the Neighborhood Center
commercial area will be encouraged to advertise in the local newspapers and at High School job
fairs to promote local employment. In addition, employers will also be able to promote
Snoqualmie as a desirable place to relocate when hired, thereby further enhancing the TDM
concepts. Currently, individual inquiries regarding employment are referred to those contractors
providing services to the Snoqualmie Ridge project.
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Community Information
The information package for new residents covers many aspects of the Community
Integration Program and includes the following pages as well as inserted brochures
and publications.
Local events and calendars
School information
Recreational opportunities
Community service organizations
Maps
City government
Valley history
Business directory
Newspaper subscription
Submitted with the Community Integration Program document are a series of
display boards illustrating the variety of inserted materials which will be regularly
updated.
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WELCOME TO SNOQUALMIE!!
As a new resident, you join a unique, century old city; one with an outstanding natural setting, a
rich history and a strong sense of community. The information included in this packet is offered
to acquaint you with Snoqualmie and provide you some background on the measures being taken
to make sure your new neighborhood, Snoqualmie Ridge, becomes an integral part of this
established community. Information is also included on many of the existing activities, services
and organizations available to you within the city and upper Snoqualmie Valley.
WHERE AM I?
Your new home is located about 30 miles east of Seattle in the scenic foothills of the Cascade
Mountains, where many of the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest abound. The City is
perhaps best known for the 268 foot Snoqualmie Falls (100 feet higher than Niagara Falls),
which draws about 1.5 million visitors each year. The historic city was established near the edge
of the main stem Snoqualmie River, just upstream from the Falls, and just downstream from the
confluence of the river’s north, middle and south forks. Towering like a sentinel over the
winding Snoqualmie River and the lush valley below is the 4,197 foot Mount Si. Hiking trails,
wilderness areas, mountain lakes, canoeing and fishing are just a few of the many outdoor
recreational opportunities within the ‘backyard’ of Snoqualmie Valley residents.
Although your home is situated on a plateau, you have also become a resident of the “Upper
Valley,” as the locals refer to the area above the “Falls,” including Snoqualmie, North Bend and
their surrounding unincorporated areas. The name “Snoqualmie” comes from the Native
American Indian Tribe that originally populated much of the Valley. It means Moon’s People or
Changer’s People, and is related to the Tribe’s creation mythology. “Snoqualm” also called the
Changer, is a powerful being who changed the myth-time people into the animals, plants and
landforms we see today. Thus, the Snoqualmie Valley is also known as the “Valley of the
Moon.”
White settlers first came to the Valley in the 1850’s to farm the rich river bottom land. During
the 1880’s nearly 1,500 acres of the fertile upper valley had become the largest hop ranch in the
world. With a growing timber industry and a railroad from Seattle, the town of Snoqualmie
Falls, now Snoqualmie, was platted in 1889. An underground electric generating plant was built
at the falls in 1898. By 1917, a large lumber mill, eventually operated by Weyerhaeuser
Company, was built on the east side of the river. If you want to learn more about the fascinating
history of Snoqualmie, the Valley and it’s communities, the Snoqualmie Valley Historical
Museum in North Bend is an excellent resource.
CIZT GOVERNMENT
The City of Snoqualmie operates under a Mayor/Council form of government in which the
Mayor has executive authority over all City departments and employees. The City Council
consists of five elected members who are responsible for making policy or legislative decisions
including budget, ordinances, resolutions and contracts. The Planning Commission, comprised
of seven members appointed by the Mayor, considers both current and long range planning
issues for the City. For more information about City elected officials, commissions, departments
and services see the Guide to the Citv of Snoqualmie included in this packet.
THE SNOQUALMIE RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD
Over a decade has been devoted to the planning for the new Snoqualmie Ridge neighborhood. It
is a story of many people working to preserve the community’s unique character while
accommodating inevitable growth and change. The results o f that planning are contained in a
number of implementing documents intended to guide and govern the pattern and character of
development within this new neighborhood and to promote compatibility with the existing City:
The 1995 Mixed Use Final Plan for Snoaualmie Ridge was approved by the City in September,
1995. This is the primary governing document that implements the goals, policies and
requirements of the Snoqualmie Vicinity Comprehensive Plan as well as previous annexation
agreements between the City, King County and the developer. The conditions approving the
development include requirements for specific development standards and design guidelines for
residential, neighborhood center and business park development.
The Snoaualmie Ridge Development Standards were approved in 1996. They include standards
for street design, including landscaping and lighting, lot sizes, setbacks and parking for all the
different residential areas within the project. Development standards have also been (or will be)
adopted to govern development within the Business Park and the Neighborhood Center.
The Snoaualmie Ridge Residential Design Guidelines, also approved in 1996, govern
architectural design, materials, landscaping, and other elements affecting the visual character of
the new residential neighborhoods.
Covenants. Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) describe the specific restrictions and internal
(non-city) governance of Snoqualmie Ridge. New residents will receive a copy of the CC&R’s
when they purchase property in Snoqualmie Ridge.
COMMUNITY CHARACTER ELEMENTS
Architecture. The plan for Snoqualmie Ridge, as a new neighborhood within the City of
Snoqualmie, was designed to harmonize with the City’s diverse historic character and small
town appeal. In close cooperation with the City, the developer surveyed historic records and
photographs, made a photographic documentation of significant structures which comprise the
existing visual context of the City, identified those features which .are significant in their
contribution to the existing character, and explored practical methods for translating this
architectural design heritage into the Snoqualmie Ridge neighborhood. The Residential Design
Guidelines were developed based upon that survey and analysis.
Landscape. With the beauty of the Falls and the backdrop of Mount Si, nature has been a
dominant influence and definer of the Snoqualmie region and its residents. Dramatic landscapes,
big trees, and interesting native and cultivated plants are an important part of Snoqualmie’s rich
and colorful past. Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar and Hops have served as the foundation for
the Upper Valley’s economy and culture. The Reinig Road Sycamore trees, which now stand as
King County’s only designated riving historic landmark, echo the lumber company town that
grew and lived by the stature of majestic trees. Prior to European American settlement, the native
Snoqualmie Indians maintained much of the valley floor as a “prairie,” where they encouraged
the growth of native edible roots and berries. The cultivation of plants, respect for nature, and
powerful image of landscape are integral to Snoqualmie’s character. The Residential Design
Guidelines encourage the use of native species and natural lawdyard care techniques (see
enclosed information) to help sustain and enhance this unique landscape heritage.
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Street and Place Names. Snoqualmie recently completed a wholesale re-addressing process for
the entire city. As part of that process, the City made a decision that all streets would continue to
have names rather than numbers. Therefore, the streets, parks, trails and creeks in the
Snoqualmie Ridge community will also have names; names that will help provide a sense of
connection between the new neighborhoods, the historic area of the City and the natural and
cultural history of the upper Snoqualmie Valley. Street and place names will be drawn from a
variety of themes, including pioneer families, historically significant citizens, native plants and
animals, local agriculture and timber industry, mayors and elected officials, golf, and Native
American culture.
Parks and open space areas are the most natural candidates for the use of names from the Salish
language of the Snoqualmie tribe. While the Salish language presents some pronunciation
challenges for the English speaking public, the use of Salish names can provide a connection
with the pre-European history of the Valley and establish a unique sense of place for some of the
natural areas within the City. With the help of the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum
director Greg Watson, Salish names will be phonetically modified to allow relatively easy
pronunciation on the first try. In addition, the use of dots separating the words has been
boirowed from the Semi*Ah+Moo concept which has proved most useful in allowing people to
enjoy the Native American language. For example, “KAI*KAI+ALI” means “place of the blue
jay,” with the “KAI*KAI” portion of the word sounding much like the blue jay’s call. The
descriptive nature of these names is especially appropriate for natural features, such as wetlands,
creeks, and viewpoints, where a visitor has ample time to understand what the words mean,
perfect the pronunciation, and enjoy the result. Here are a few more examples:
HAH*PAH*YALI - place of cedar trees
HUTCH*OO*SAH*DAH - place of traditional teaching, teachings of the heart
SYA*YAH+ALI - place of friends and relatives
SBAHoDEEL - mountain
KAY*OKES -raven
Appropriate Photo
The following pages contain a list of historic, golf related, and landscape names that will be used
for streets or parks within the residential areas, neighborhood center and business park. Other
historic, street tree or native plant or animal names not on this may be also be used for local
streets, parks, trails and open space.
Eurly Years Historic Figures:
Samuel Hancock - As an Indian trader and explorer, Hancock came up the Snoqualmie River in
185 I . Using Snoqualmie Indians as guides, he was looking for coal deposits. Although most
people would not associate the “Evergreen State” with the mining of coal, the western part of the
state had a significant coal mining industry well into the 20th century. Hancock eloquently
described the beauty of the Snoqualmie Valley and within a few years, the first settlers arrived.
John Muir - Muir, who visited the Snoqualmie Valley in 1889, was a naturalist, author,
conservationist and the founder of the Sierra Club. In his book Steep Trails, published in 1918,
he described the Big Leaf Maple trees in the Valley as “...the largest tree of its kind that I have
ever seen anywhere. Not even in the great maple woods of Canada have I seen trees either as
large or with so much striking, picturesque character.”
Captain George W. Gove - Initially, Gove was known as one of the originators of the “Mosquito
Fleet” - small passenger and freight boats that traveled all over Puget Soind and up the rivers.
The Snoqualmie Valley was extremely fertile, and in 1882, Captain Gove joined with two Seattle
partners and formed the Hop Grow‘er’s Association in the upper Valley. With nearly 1,500 acres
and shipping product to Europe, the company was billed as the “largest hop ranch in the world.”
Charles G. Baker - In 1889, the Snoqualmie Land & Improvement Company hired Baker, a civil
engineer, to plat the town of Snoqualmie Falls (the “Falls” would later disappear from the town’s
name). The 268 foot Snoqualmie Falls had already become an established destination for
tourists, but Baker saw an entirely different potential - electricity. Borrowing money from his
father, he constructed the world’s first completely underground power plant beneath the Falls.
Kinsev Family - Edmund J. and Louisa Kinsey purchased the first lots in Snoqualmie and
provided the new town with its first hotel, store, post office, church, meat market and community
center. Their sons, Darius and Clarke, were both talented photographers who created an
expansive photographic record of the early years of the Northwest timber industry. Darius’ wife,
Tabitha, ran his photo lab and helped to create thousands of glass and nitrate large format photos.
Over 5,000 of Clarke’s negatives have been preserved.
W.W. Warren - In 1914, the Grandin Coast Lumber Company and the Weyerhaeuser Timber
company joined to form the Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Company and Warren was the first
manager of the new mill. He was considered fifty years ahead of his time in his attitudes
towards participation in management. Always concerned for the welfare of his workers, he
insisted that the mill had to have its own hospital.
George Borden - The construction of a Community Hall was extremely important in a mill town
as it represented more than just a social center. Borden was the first manager of the new facility
and would become extremely influential in the moral fabric of the community.
David Douglas - The namesake for the Douglas Fir was a Scottish botanist (1798-1834) who
discovered, classified and named the tree in 1825, while on an expedition to the Pacific for the
Royal Horticultural Society. For decades, nearly 2,000 acres in the Snoqualmie Ridge
development area has been used as a tree farm to grow Douglas Fir.
A.E. Curtis - Curtis was the minister at the Fall city Methodist Church, whose circuit included
Snoqualmie, North Bend and the North Fork. To Pastor Curtis, the huge hop ranch operation
appeared as fertile ground for gathering a congregation. In 1889, dressed in a black coat and top
hat, and riding a white horse, he invited people in the fields to sermons under a huge maple tree
on the banks of the Snoqualmie River, thus beginning the first church congregation in the Upper
Valley.
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Sevilla Wilson - The history of land grants, homesteads, sales and plats for the eventual location
of Snoqualmie is rather lengthy. Henry Jacobia originally received the land as an award from the
U.S. Government for his service in the War of 1812. Later, the plat would be owned by William
Pickering Jr. (son of the Territorial Governor William Pickering) and in his will he left the land
to his widow. She later remarried as Sevilla Wilson and sold the Snoqualmie land to Dr. Allen
Mitten. Dr. Mitten became president of the Snoqualmie Land & Improvement Company, which
would result in the actual development of the town. To connect this history to the Snoqualmie
Ridge development, the Wilson name is used, as the others already exist on other streets in the
Valley.
A.W. Pratt - After the end of the hop growing operation in the early 1900’s, the Valley land was
used for dairy farms and growing beans and potatoes. The largest area become Meadowbrook
Farm, which owned for decades by Mr. Pratt. In 1923, Pratt actually platted the separate town of
Meadowbrook.
Richard Burke - Dr. Burke served at the Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Company hospital and was
idolized as a savior of severely injured people.
Amy English - Elected in -,
Ms. English was the first woman mayor of Snoqualmie.
David Fisher - Fisher came to the Valley on the first survey crew for the new mill site. He
remained to help build the mill and later became the assistant manager. The Fisher family owned
approximately 480 acres on the Lake Alice Plateau that was sold to Weyerhaeuser in 1962 for
tree farm use. This area is now a significant portion of the Snoqulamie Ridge master plan,
including the Neighborhood Center and almost all of the residential plat area west of the
Bonneville Power Administration powerline. The small creek that begins within this original
Fisher property is thus named “Fisher Creek.”
RecenUCurrent Historic Figures
Mayor Darwin Sukat - (additional information to be included infinal draji)
Mavor Charles Peterson- (additional information to be included infinal draj7)
Mayor Jeanne Hansen- (additional information to be included infinal draji)
Gordon Mayrand - Gordy was appointed to the Snoqualmie Planning Commission when it was
first formed by Mayor Charles Peterson on January 28, 1974. As chair of the Planning
Commission, Gordy shepherded the city through the chanllengine, seemingly endless public
meetings and sensitive decision making process of the Snoqualmie Ridge annexation hearings.
He was bestowed with the honorary title of Senior Planning Commissioner by a special
proclamation of Mayor Jeanne Hansen on January 11, 1993. Mr. Mayrand resigned his position
in January, 1994, after twenty years of meritorious service to this community and its citizens.
Goy Course
Fainvav Boulevard - This name is used for the road that provides access to the golf course from
the Snoqualmie Parkway and extcnds into those neighborhoods surrounded by the most golf
course fairways.
Eagle Lake - “Eagle Lake Drive,” which joins plats A through F, circles “Eagle Lake” and
provides both a nature and golf oriented name.
Club Court - This street name indicates its golf orientation and provides an easily recognized
direction to the golf course club house.
Lanakcape
Street Trees - The Snoqualmie Ridge Development Standards include a Street Tree Master Plan.
Ornamental trees which may be planted along local and minor access streets may in turn offer
appropriate names for those streets, such as Cherry, Linden, Chestnut, Hawthorne, Ash, Elm and
Oak. The use of tree names is consistent with the historic area of the city, where streets have
names including Cedar, Fir, Alder, Hemlock, Maple, Spruce, Walnut, Pine and Silva.
Native and Ornamental Plants - To recognize the importance of landscape in defining the
character of a place, some streets and parks will also be named for common local native and
ornamental plants, such as Laurel, Holly, Salal, Camas, Fern, and Foxglove. An example is
“Bracken Place,” used for the road connecting Hancock and Douglas Boulevards in the Business
Park. The name “bracken” describes a rough, broken, or marshy land thickly overgrown, usually
with one kind of plant. This could be either trees, such as cedars or fir, or small species, such as
ferns. Hence a local native fern common to such areas is called the “Bracken Fern.”
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TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
More than Just Carpooling. A transportation demand management program (TDM) is a
comprehensive effort to provide a variety of methods to reduce the use of single occupancy
vehicles. While carpools, buses and vanpools are the obvious methods, a TDM includes specific
parking requirements for businesses, provision of bicycle parking and lockers, park and ride
location development, distribution of bus/vanpool schedules, and community education
programs. TDM program concepts also include encouraging businesses to hire from the local
community, which can help reduce commute trips.
The Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Act requires all companies with more than employees to develop a TDM program. The Mixed Use Final Plan requires employers within
the Snoqualmie Ridge Business Park to participate in a TDM program that offers mechanisms
and/or incentives to reduce both overall vehicle trips and the use of single occupant vehicles, In
addition, employers are to participate in established housing buyer qualification programs to
assist and encourage their employees to live locally. If you work in the Business Park, or for
another large company within the region, check with your employer to find out how you might
benefit from their TDM program
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SCHOOLS
Public school facilities for residents of the City of Snoquamlie are provided by the Snoqualmie
Valley School District No. 410. Three of the district’s eight schools are located in Snoqualmie.
Mount Si High School, home of the “Wildcats,” currently serves over 1,000 students in grades 9
through 12. The school was extensively renovated in 1992 and contains over 60 classrooms, a
modem library, and an auditoriumkheater with a seating capacity of 400. Significant annual
school wide events include the Open House (September); Wildcat Inspiration Network 4.0
Awards, Spirit Week and Homecoming (October); Intercultural Heritage Festival (March); Fine
Arts Showcase and Student Appreciation Day (May); and Graduation.
Approximately 500 students in grades 6 through 8 attend Snoqualmie Middle School. The school
building is divided into instructional pods arranged around a central courtyard, each housing
certain aspects of the academic program. S.M.S. has a large field house that not only meets
student needs but also services several youth oriented community groups and is frequently used
by local organizations.
Snoqualmie Elementary School is one of four elementary schools in the district. It serves about
500 students in Kindergarten through grade 5. The district’s “POP”Primary Optional Program,
which offers an opportunity for a high level of parent involvement in the classroom, and Special
Education Preschool program are based at S.E.S.
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The Snoqualmie Valley School District Administrative Offices and Bus Barn are also located in
Snoqualmie. The District offices are housed in the historic Snoqualmie Elementary School
building at the comer of Silva Ave. SE and SE Cedar St. Built in 191 1, the two story school had
eight classrooms and a bell tower. Over the intervening years, no major exterior changes were
made to the building. In 1992 a bond issue was passed to fund restoration of the interior in
period style, for continued use as ofice space. The renovations were completed in 1994. The
Snoqualmie Elementary School Building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Picture ofAdmin. Bldg.
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Superintendent’s Office
Snoquamlie Elementary School
135 Park Street
Snoqualmie Middle School
39500 Snoqualmie-North Bend Road
Mount Si High School
619 Meadowbrook Way SE
Two Rivers Alternative School
330 Ballarat Avenue, North Bend
District Transportation Office
888-2334
888-2267
888-1102
888-1921
888-4394
888-0351
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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City of Snoqualmie Police
7970 Railroad Avenue SE
Fire DepartmentEmergency Medical Service
38624 River Street SE
Meadowbrook Clinic Urgent Care
9450 Ethan Wade Way SE
Snoqualmie Clinic
120 River Street
888-3333
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911
831-2380
888-4384
CITY SERVICES
Mayors Offree
Administration and Finance Departments
General City information, business licenses, pet licenses,
utility billings, garbage and recycling, complaints
Community Development and Building Departments
Planning, zoning, permits, building inspections
Public Works Department
Streets, sewer, water
Parks Superintendent
888-5307
888-1555
888-5337
888-2511
831-5784
KING COUNTY SERVICES
Animal Control
Records and Elections
District Court (Issaquah)
Public Health Services
Assessor (property tax information)
296-7387
296-8683
296-7688
296-4920
296-3850
STATE OF WASHINGTON SERVICES
Vehicle Licensing
Sno Falls Credit Union - 9025 Meadowbrook Way SE
Driver Licenses
1535 North Bend Blvd. (SR 202), North Bend
888-0619
888-4040
LIBRARIES
King County Library - Snoqualmie
38530 SE River Street
King County Library - North Bend
115 East 4th Street
888-1223
888-0554
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
The extraoirdinary level of community involvement is represented by a number of organizations
that are unique to the Snoqualmie Valley:
Children’s Services of Sno-Valley
Friends of Youth
Mount Si Senior Center (North Bend)
Northwest Railway Museum
Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater
Snoqualmie Tribe
Snoqualmie Valley Events
Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum and
Meadowbrook Farm Preservation Association
Snoqualmie Valley Youth Activities & Community Assn.
Snoqualmie Valley Youth HUB
Sno-Valley Multi-Service Center
888-2777
392-6367
888-3434
888-1156
222-7044
333-6551
888-0021
888-3200
888-9992
831-5543
333-4163
CHURCHES
Calvary Chapel -North Bend
888-2212
Cascade Covenant Church -North Bend
831-6222
Assembly of God Church -North Bend
888-3231
Assembly of God, Snoqualmie Valley
888-2324
Grace Baptist Church -North Bend
888-0147
Mountain View Baptist - North Bend
888-4158
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
888-2974
Christian Science Reading Room
888-9777
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Snoqualmie Ward
-North Bend Ward
888-1074
888-2600
North Bend Community Church
888-2711
Saint Clare Episcopal Church -North Bend
831-6175
Falls Community Church - Foursquare - North Bend
888-4603
Mount Si Lutheran Church -North Bend
888-1322
Snoqualmie Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church
888-2072
Church of the Nazarene
888-1970
New Life Christian Center - Non-denominational
888-3787
Bulletin Vol 1.
No. 4
Ethnobotany
Traditional Native American Uses of Native Plants
Our local plants were used by Native Americansfor food medicine, tool making, and
spiritually. Here are some traditional Native Americans uses.
Alumroot, Heirchera micronlha This plant was used to make little girls' hair grow thick,
by pounding the plant and tubbing into hair.
Bunchberry, Corms cormdensis Its bark was boiled to make a tonic tea to cure most
illnesses. The berries were eaten fresh.
Camas, Camassia qiramash Smashed camas added in a stew with salmon added flavor
Native people avoided the poisonous Death Camas, Zygadenus elegans.
Columbine, Aqiiilega formosa The milky pulp from the root was smeared on sores to
help form a scar. The leaves were chewed and spit on sores to quicken healing.
Deer Fern, Blechnum @ant A boiled liquid made from the fern's leaves helped to heal
people in poor health. Chewing the young leaves was considered good for colic,
distressed stomachs, and helped to prevent thirst.
Devil's club, Oplopanax horridum An infusion drink was made for colds by cutting the
thorns off the stem, peeling the bark, and boiling it. This was also be used to wash
limbs affected with rheumatism. The bark was dried and pounded to make a p e r f h e
(Pehme' de Devil!), deodorant or baby talc.
Elderberry (Red and Blue), Sonibirars roceniosa atidglattca From the red - The leaves were
pounded and spread on boils. From the blue - The pith was removed from the stem and
a plug inserted to make a whistle for calling elk. Steeping the bark made a tea which
relieved diarrhoea.
Evergreen Huckleberry, Vacciniitm ovnlifoliitm The berries were dried and mashed into
cakes.
Goat's-beard, Arrrncits sylvester Chewing the leaves helped to cure small pox. Burning the
twigs and mixing the ashes with bear grease made a great smelling cream which could
be rubbed on throats to reduce swelling.
'Ihis bulleriir war produced by NATIVE a whirreer organization withhfundingfiorn a grantfrom the
Warhingroir Native Platrr Society. For more itforinntion abour NATIVE or imrive plants, pleare call 296-6602.
Mock-orange, Philudelphus lewisii A soapy lather was made from the flower and leaves.
Oregon Grape (high), Berberis aqiiifoli Fresh berries were eaten or used to make a yellow
dye. The roots were boiled to make a tea which was gargled for sore throats or
drunk in spring to purify the blood.
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Oregon Grape (low), Berberis nervosa Ripe berries were used to make jam. Tea made from
the roots helped to heal venereal disease. The berries were partly dried and mashed
into cakes and eaten.
Salal, Gaultheria shallon The berries were pounded and mashed into cakes, then eaten. The
leaves were chewed to reduce heartburn and colic and then spit on bums. To
relieve diarrhoea, the leaves were boiled and the juice consumed.
Serviceberry, Amelanchier alnifolia The berries were eaten fresh or dried, as well as,
cooked with soups and meats. The wood was used as the spreader in the rigging of
halibut line by some tribes.
Snowberry, Symphoricarps alba The berries were rubbed in hair as a type of soap. The
leaves were used a poultice on cuts by bruising them or by chewing them and spitting
them on the wound. The leaves were also boiled to make tea that was thought to cure
colds. The bark was believed to be a cure for tuberculosis. When the berries were
bountihl, it was said that there would be many dog salmon.
Sword Fern, Polyslichm munifum The rhizome was peeled and baked in a pit, then eaten
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with fresh or dried salmon eggs. Young, curled leaves were chewed raw and
swallowed for sore throats or tonsilitis. Chewing the leaves on the bark cured
sores and boils. To cure dandruff, hair was washed with the boiled roots.
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Trillium, Trillium ovafum The juice of the bulb was said to help eye soreness. The bulb was
also said to be a type of love medicine, as we'll as having the power to bring rain.
Twinflower, Linnuea borealis Leaves were boiled to make a tea for colds.
Bleeding-heart, Dicenzraformosa The roots were once chewed to cure toothaches, pounded
and boiled to cure worms, and the plant crushed and washed in the hair to make it grow.
Wild Rose, Rosa nufkuna The rose hips gave sweet breath when chewed. They also tasted
delicious when prepared and mixed with salmon eggs.
Wintergreen, Guulfheriaprocumbens Leaves were used for an
aromatic extract, oil of wintergreen. The red berries were eaten
by the white-footed mouse.
Source. Ethnobotanv of Western Washineton by Erna Gunther,
1945
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RECOMMENDED NATIVE AND WILDLIFE BENEFICIAL PLANTS
Common Name
Botanical Name
Coniferous/ Evergreen Trees
Silver Fir
White Fir
Grand Fir
Sub-alpine Fir
Englemann Spruce
Sitka Spruce
Lodgepole Pine
Western White Pine
Ponderosa Pine
Douglas Fir
Eastern Arborvitae
Western Red Cedar
Western Hemlock
Mountain Hemlock
Abies amabilis0
Abies concolor0
Abies grandis*+
Abies lasiocarpa*0
Picea engelmannii*0
Picea sitchensis*0
Pinus contorta Iatifolia*Q
Pinus monticola*O
Pinus ponderosa*@
Psuedotsuga menziesii*0
Thuja occidentailis0
Thuja plicata*O
Tsuga heterophylla*0
Tsuga mertensiana*0
Deciduous Trees
Vine Maple
Japanese Maple
Red Maple
Sugar Maple
Horsechestnut
Red Alder
Serviceberry
Serviceberry
serviceberry
River Birch, Red Birch
Paper Birch
European White Birch
Common Hackberry
Western Dogwood
Western Hazelnut
Cockspur Hawthorn
Oregon Ash
Japanese Flowering Crabapple
White Mulberry
Tupelo
Bitter Cherry
Red Oak
European Mountain Ash
*Native Specie
Acer circinatum* 0
Acer palmaturn0
Acer rubrum0
Acer saccharum0
Aesculus hippocastanurn0
Alnus rubra*0
Amelenchier arborea0
Amelenchier canadensis**
Amelenhcier laevis*0
Betula nigra0
Betula papyrifera0
Betula pendula0
Celtis occidentalis*0
Cornus nutalii*0
Corylus cornuta californica*
Crataegus crus-galli0
Fraxinus latifolia*
Malus floribunda0
Morus alba0
Nyssa sylvatica0
Prunus emarginata0
Quercus rubra0
Sorbus aucuparia0
0Beneficial for Wildlife, especially birds
Fruit Trees
Apple
Apricot
Peach
Pear
Frost Free Varieties
Criterion, Red Jonagold, Super Jon
Puget Gold
Frost
Anjou, Cornice, Chojuro
Evergreen Shrubs
Hairy Manzanita
Kinnickinnick
Tall Oregon Grape
Cascade Oregon Grape
Creeping Oregon Grape
Wintergreen
Salal
Oregon Box
Scarlet Firethorn
Western Rhododendron
Evergreen Huckleberry
Arctostaphylos columbiana*
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi*@
Berberis (Mahonia) aquifolium
Berberis (Mahonia) nervosa*
Berberis (Mahonia) repens*
Gualtheria ovalifolia*
Gualtheria shallon*@
Pachistima myrsinites*
Pyracantha coccinea0
Rhododendron macrophyllum*
Vaccinium ovaturn*@
Deciduous Shrubs
Serviceberry
Goatsbeard
Scrub Birch, Bog Birch
Bunchberry
Amelanchier alnifolia* @
Aruncus Sylvester*
Betula glandulosa*@
Comus canadensis*@
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Oceanspray
Trumpet Honeysuckle
Winter Honeysuckle
Twinberry
Indian Plum
Red-flowering Current
Mockoragne
Wild Rose
Rugosa Rose
Thimbleberry
Strawberry Bramble
Red Elderberry
Hardhack
Snowberry
Red Huckleberry
European Cranberry
*-
Holodiscus discolor*@
Lonicera ciliosaa
Lonicera fragrantissimae
Lonicera involucrata*0
Osmaronia cerasiformis*@
Ribes sanguineurn*@
Philadelphus lewisii*
Rosa nootkana*O
Rosa rugosa0
Rubus parviflorus'e
Rubus spectabilis*@
Sambucus racemosa (callicarpa)*
Spirea douglasii'
Symphiocarpos albus*0
Vaccinium parvifolium*@
Viburnum opulus4
'Native Specie 0Beneficial for Wildlife, especially buds
Native Annual and Perennial Herbs
Vinillaleaf
Anemone
Columbine
Wild Ginger
Lady Fern
Deer Fern
Camas
Bleeding Heart
Horsetai I
Coastal Strawberry
Alum Root
Iris
Lupine
Miner’s Lettuce
Oxalis
Coltsfoot
Sword Fern
Bracken Fern
False Lily of the Valley
False Solomon’s Seal
Star-flowered Solomon’s Seal
Youth-on-age
Starflower
Trillium
Inside-out Flower
Violet
Beargrass
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Achlys triphylla
Anemone sp.
Aquilegia formosa
Asarum caudatum
Athyrium filix-femina
Blechnum spicant
Camassia quamash
Dicentra formosa
Equisitum sp.
Fragaria chiloensis
Heuchera sp.
Iris missouriensis
Iris tenax
Lupinus sp.
Montia sp.
Oxalis oregana
Petasites frigidus
Polystichum munitum
Pteridium aquilinum
Smilacena dilatatum
Smilacina racemose
Smilacina stellata
Tolmeia menziesii
Trientalis latifolia
Trillium ovatum
Trilliium petiolatum
Vancouveria hexandra
Viola sp.
Xerophyllum tenax
Plant Photo(s)
Inoqualmie Ridge Reiidential lawn Chemital Uie
Preventive Lawn (are
A healthy lawn needs no or minimal pest control because it will be less susceptible to
disease and insect attack. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1992) outlines the
following six elements of a home preventive lawn care program for developing a healthy
disease- and weed-resistant lawn:
1.
Healthy Soil. Soils with the correct pH
balance and nutrient content are necessary
for maintaining a healthy lawn. Grass should
be carefully fertilized to maintain adequate
nutrient levels to support growth. Fertilize
only when.needed and apply the minimum
amount necessary. Allow a month to
evaluate the results of a light application.
2.
Grass Type. Cool seeded grasses
recommended for the Pacific Northwest
include: bentgrass, bluegrass, hard fescue
and ryegrass (WSU Extension Service 1988).
3. Mowing Height.
Longer grass is
healthier and encourages thicker
growth, which in !urn helps to
prevents weeds from
germinating and produces turf
more tolerant to drought,
disease and insects.
Recommended grass height
is between 2 112 to
3 112
inches.
4. Watering. Water grass only when needed.
One inch is generally sufficient and may be
measured (if sprinkling) in a shallow bowl or
can placed on the lawn. Water slowly and
deeply, using trickle irrigation or soaker
hoses on adjacent landscaping as necessary.
Slow, deep irrigation will help promote
deeper roots, which are more tolerant of
drought conditions.
5. Correct Thatch Build-Up. Thatch is the
layer of dead organic material located
between the grass and the soil. Thatch
provides valuable microbial functions for
maintenance of a healthy soil and lawn.
However, a too-thick thatch layer can
prevent fertilizers, air and water from
penetrating the soil. Thatch can be reduced
by raking or by using thatchers. A thatch
layer up to a half an inch thick (0.5") should
be maintained and is sustainable with a
mulching mower if overfertilization is
avoided.
6.
Realistic Goals. A healthy lawn will still
have some weeds or insect pests. Weeds
should be hand pulled whenever possible.
Most pest infestations. including cranefly
damage, are better handled through repair
overseeding than through pesticide use.
Lawns should be planted in sunny or
partially sunny locations where grass grows
easily. Avoid planting grass in heavy shade;
instead, consider native plant species or other
species naturally adapted to these areas.
Fettilizerr and Fertilizer Application
Lawns may need fertilization if soils do not
contain all the necessary phosphorus (P),
nitrogen (N)and potassium (K) that grass needs
to stay healthy. Nitrogen is the most important
element needed for growth and to maintain a
reasonable healthy green color. Nutrient uptake
by grass favors slightly acidic conditions (pH
between 6.5 and 7.0). Use of a slow-release
fertilizer releases nutrients over time, minimizing
loss by limiting availability to
grass uptake rates. Do not ove
fertilize; it may actually hann
the grass. To prevent nutrients from
leaching, try not to fertilize before rainy weather
or to overwater after fertilizing. Local nursery
or garden stores can recommend the fertilizers
best suited for individual lawn needs.
Pesticides should only be used as a last reson.
Because pesticides can have damaging side
effects. they should be applied only when and
where needed and the manufacturer's directions
and guidelines should be followed for use,
storage and disposal.
Additional (ontartr
For more information on environmentally
sensitive lawn and garden care strategies,
including the use of native plants and plantings
with low irrigation or nutrient requirements,
contact:
Green Gardening Program. Seattle, WA.
(206)547-7561.
Pertr and Pertitide Applitation
One of the most common lawn pests found in
western Washington is the European Cranefly
(lipufapafudoso). The larvae fmd on the roots.
causing the grass to brown (WSU Cooperative
Extension 1991). Biological methods (predatory
mites) to combat cranefly damage are coming on
the market. However, spot repair through
overseeding is generally more effective than
most types of pesticide control. Broadleaf
weeds are another common pest found in
residential lawns. Common broadleaf weeds
include dandelion (Tiramcum oficinale),
English daisy (Belfis perennis), clover (trifolium
spp.) and veronica (Veronicafilifonnis).
Broadleaf weeds should be removed by hand or.
if widespread, with an over-the-counter
herbicide; use finely controlled spot applications
in dry weather conditions.
Pesticide-free and low toxicity lawn
maintenance is one way homeowners can
help protect the environment. In western
Washington, the Green Gardening
Program and the WSU Cooperative
Extension Service Master Gardener's
program offer alternative and low
solutions to pest problems
(see local lawn care contacts
listed in next column).
The Hazards Line. Seattle, WA. (206)2964692.
Washington State University (WSU)
Cooperative Extension Service. King County:
(206)296-3900for bulletins and publications.
King County: Master Gardener Program: (206)
296-3440.
Washington Toxics Coalition. Seattle, WA.
(206)632-1545..
US. Environmental Protection Agency (US
EPA). Seattle, WA. (206)553-1200or 1-8004244372.
Referenter:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
1992.Healthy lawn, healthy environment.
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City of Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie Elected and Appointed Officials
1997
MAYOR
Jeanne Hansen
CITY COUNCIL
R. Fuzzy Fletcher, Mayor Pro Tem
Colleen Johnson
Rusty Pressnall
AI Nicholas
Matt Stone
CITY ADMINISRATOR
R. Kim Wilde
CITY ATTORNEY
Patrick Anderson
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Don Isley, Chief of Police
LeRoy Gmazel, Community Development Director
Robert Hanson, City Engineer
Jill Long, City CleMTreasurer
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Profile
Location: Snoqualmie is located
about 30 miles east of Seattle in the foothills of
the Cascade Mountains just north of Interstate
90. Much of the old City is located within the
floodplain of the Snoqualmie River and
consequently experiences periodic flooding.
Snoqualmie has a magnificent natural setting.
The Cascade Mountains and Snoqualmie River
provide a sniking scenic backdrop. In addition,
the City is graced by Snoqualmie Falls, a natural
landmark well known for its spectacular 270 foot
cascade and one of the most visited tourist sites
in the State of Washington.
became more accessible to Seattle and the
Eastside, resulting in more residents working in
the communities to the West.
Currently, the City’s scenic and recreational
attractions are fostering the growth of a
significant local tourism economy. Along with
the Falls, the City is home to the Puget Sound
Railway Historic Association. The association
owns a historic depot and operates a historic
tourist train in the City.
History:
Population: The 1990 population of
Snoqualmie was 1,545. Because of its proximity
to the Seattle, the areas around the City have
experienced significant growth. Historically,
growth in the City has been limited because of
its location in the floodplain and regulations that
prohibit new residential construction in many
areas. In 1990, the City annexed about 1,300
acres of undeveloped land out of the floodplain.
With other proposed development, the City has
projected its population to be about 8,000 by the
year 2014.
Economy: Until recently, logging
and Weyerhaeuser’s milling operations were the
mainstay of the local economy. Since 1989, the
company has run a much smaller mill operation.
While Dailying was a significant local industry
into the early 1950’s, agriculture is no longer a
major economic force in the community. With
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the completion of 1-90 in the 1970’s, Snoqualmie
The name “Snoquahie”
comes from a significant Pacific Northwest
Indian Tribe originally populating much of the
present Snoqualmie Valley. In 1855 Fort Tilton
was built just above Snoqualmie Falls. Jeremiah
Bont came to the Valley in 1858 as the fust
white settler. Other settlers arrived in the 1860’s
and for many years the small settlement was the
only one east of Seattle. In 1889 the railroad
fust came to the Valley and the f m t official plat
for the town was filed on August 6 of that year.
Snoqualmie incorporated on June 9, 1903 and
elected its first mayor, James Strouf.
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General: The City of Snoqualmie is a
non-charter code city operating under Title 35A
of the Revised Code of Washington. The City
operates under a MayorlCouncil form of
government in which the Mayor has executive
responsibility and the Council has legislative
responsibility.
Mayor: The Mayor of the City of
Snoqualmie is elected to a four year term. The
Mayor conducts City Council meetings and only
votes when there is a tie. The Mayor has
authority over all City departments and all
employees. The Mayor appoints members to all
City boards and commissions. Qualifications for
becoming Mayor are the same as for City
Council.
City Boards and Commissions:
The City has several boards and commissions
that generally are advisory to the City Council.
The members are appointed by the Mayor with
approval of the City Council. They are as
follows:
City Council: The City Council.of
the City of Snoqualmie consists of five
individuals elected for four year terms, all from
the entire City. Council members are elected in
odd years. To be eligible for a City Council
position, an individual must be a resident of the
City for at least one year and must be at least 18
years old. The City Council meets twice a
month, on the second and fourth Monday's at
7pm at City Hall, 38767 River Street SE. The
City Council elects a Mayor Pro-Tem who
serves in the absence of the Mayor. Also the
City Council has organized themselves into five
committees that meet at other times during the
month. Each committee consists of two council
members. These committees are as follows:
1. Finance and Administration
2. Public Safety
3. Community Development
4. Public Works
5 . Community Relations
The role of the City Council is to make
policy or legislative decisions. This includes
approving the annual budget, ordinances (city
laws), resolutions (statements of intent), and all
contracts.
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Planning Commission:
The
planning commission consists of nine members
appointed by the Mayor to six year terms. I h e
role of the planning commission is to make
recommendations to the City Council, and on
some issues make decisions, on land use issues
such as zoning. The principle guide to making
land use decisions in Snoqualmie is the
Comprehensive Plan of the City and Zoning
Ordinance. The planning commission meets
twice a month on the fust and third Monday's at
7pm at City Hall.
2. Parks Board: The parks board
advises the City Council on parks related issues.
Parks board appointments are made by the
Mayor for 3 year terms. The parks board
prepares and recommends an Opens Spaces,
Parks, and Recreation Comprehensive Plan for
the City. The parks board meets once a month
on the thud Wednesday at 7pm at City Hall.
3. Civil Service Commission: The
civil service commission is intended to ensure
equitable treatment of Police Oficers by the
City. The commission conducts testing for new
officers and promotional exams, approves the
payroll for officers, and hears appeals of
disciplinary actions. They meet on an as needed
basis.
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City Administrator: The City
Administrator is appointed by the Mayor to
supervise all City Departments and operations.
The Administrator prepares and monitors the
annual budget, approves all budgeted
expenditures, supervises preparation the City
Council agenda, and attends to administrative
issues of the City such as personnel
management, labor relations, and risk
management. The City Administrator is located
in the City Administrative Offices at 8020
Railroad Avenue SE. Telephone - 888-1555.
Fire & EMS: Fire and emergency
medical service is provided by contract to the
City by Fire District #IO. The fire station is
located at 38624 River Street SE. Fire & EMS
services can be obtained by dialing 9 I I .
FinanceKity Clerk: The fmance
department consists of five individuals who are
responsible for utility billing, payroll, accounts
payable, accounting, banking, business licenses,
city records & correspondence, and general
business licensing. Finance staff are located at
the City Administrative Offices at 8020 Railroad
Avenue SE. Office hours are Monday through
Friday, 9am to 5pm. Telephone (425) 888-1555.
Police:
The police department
operates within the City limits and provides
police services to residents and businesses.
Twenty-four hour coverage is provided by
twelve commissioned full time officers and
several part-time and reserve officers. The
Police Department is currently located at 7970
Railroad Avenue SE. A new building is being
constructed in the Office Park adjacent to the
Snoqualmie Parkway and will be occupied in
1998. Dispatch and Jail service is provided
through contract by the Issaquah Police
Department. The Police department can be
contacted by dialing 91 I , or during oftice hours
by calling (425) 888-3333.
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Community Development: The
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community development
department
responsible for planning services along with
supervising public works activities. Planning
related services includes the Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning issues. Planning related
permits
include
several
zoning
and
environmental permits along with subdivision
approvals. Community development offices are
located in the City Administrative offices at
8020 Railroad Avenue SE. Telephone (425)
888-1555.
Building Inspection: Building
permits and inspections are performed by the
City’s building inspector. Currently, the City
contracts with an individual for plan review and
inspection.
Permit
information
and
appointments with the inspector can be obtained
at the City Administrative offices at 8020
Railroad Avenue SE.
Water: The City provides water to
residents and businesses through its water utility.
The City currently has two sources for water,
Canyon Springs located about six miles out of
town on the North Fork of the Snoqualmie
River, and wells located in and around the City.
City water is of exceptional quality. The utility
employs 5 individuals to operate and maintain a
system of distribution pipes, fue hydrants,
pumping devises, and storage facilities.
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Wastewater: Wastewater or sewer
service is provided to the City through the City’s
wastewater utility.
The utility employs 3
individuals who are responsible for several lift
stations and operating the treatment plant located
near the Weyerhaeuser Mill.
Streets: City streets and stormdrains
are improved and maintained by the City’s street
utility. The utility employs two individuals and
is responsible for street maintenance, right-ofway mowing, street lighting, street sweeping,
and cleaning stormdrains. These employees are
located at the Public Works shop at 7970
Railroad Avenue SE.
Solid Waste: Garbage and recycling
are picked up once a week at the curbside on
Tuesday’s. Collection is provided through
contract by Waste Connections Inc. Other
recycling services such as yard waste and special
clean up days are provided through the City’s
recycling coordinator.
Riverview Park
Parks: Snoqualmie has several parks
and open spaces that provide for recreational
opportunities. The City has a formal park
(Riverview Park) with playground equipment
and restrooms at the comer of Newton and Park
Streets. Also, the City has a downtown park
with a Gazebo, covered display area, rose
gardens, planting areas, and historic log pavilion
along Railroad Avenue. In addition, the City has
a paved trail leading from the downtown area to
Snoqualmie Falls. (Centennial Corridor Trail)
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Other Public Agencies
School District School facilities
are provided by Snoqualmie Valley School
The district operates an
District MIO.
elementary school at 39801 SE Park Street, a
middle school at 9200 Railroad Ave. SE, and a
high school at 8651 Meadowbrook Way SE The
School District oftices are located at 8001 Silva
Ave SE.
Hospital District Snoquahie is
served by a public hospital located at 9575 Ethan
Wade Way SE.
Library: King County Library
District provides a local library on River Street.
Phone Number: (425) 888-1223.
King County:
King C O U I I ~ ~
provides several services to residents, including
animal control (206-296-7387), records and
elections (206-296-8683), district court (206296-7688 Issaquah), public health services (206296-4920), and the assessor for property tax
information (206-296-3850).
State of Washington: The State of
Washington also provides services to residents.
Those commonly used include Vehicle License
Plates which can be obtained locally at the Sno
Falls Credit Union, 9025 Meadowbrook Way SE
(425) 888-0619. Drivers License’s can be
obtained at 1535 North Bend Blvd. North (425)
888-4040. Hunting and fishing licenses can be
obtained at most sporting goods stores and
additional information can be obtained at (360)
902-2200.
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