Community Development and Planning

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mill Creek has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the South Town Center Subarea Project. As part of the require Environmental Impact Statement process (EIS), a public meeting will be held at the March 3, 2026, Mill Creek City Council meeting. Members of the public are invited to comment on the DEIS. Comments are due no later than March 13, 2026. Please visit the project webpage for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The City is updating its critical areas regulations as required by the Growth Management Act. This proposal would amend Chapters 17.32 and 18.06 MCMC to comply with best available science and regulatory guidance.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mill Creek has issued a Determination of Significance for the South Town Center Subarea Project. As part of the require Environmental Impact Statement process (EIS), a public scoping meeting will be held at the October 7, 2025, Mill Creek City Council meeting. Members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. Comments are due no later than October 28, 2025. Please visit the project webpage for more information.

August Engagement Summary 

Thank you to all volunteer advisory board members who joined us for the South Town Center consensus workshop.

The group came together to identify the most important priorities for the Master Plan. Key themes included:

• Pedestrian Flow: Participants emphasized the importance of making the entire district safe and welcoming for people walking and biking. This included stronger connections into and out of the area, better circulation within the district, and shifting parking to the edges to reduce its impact.
• Community Activation Space: The group highlighted the need for flexible gathering spaces that can host festivals, studying, and informal meetups, as well as the importance of including public restrooms to make these spaces usable year-round.
• Diversity of Retail: Board members encouraged a mix of businesses that appeal to different ages and demographics, ensuring the streets feel lively and inviting at all times of day. 

July Engagement Summary

Thank you to all community members that visited our booth at the Mill Creek Festival, July 12 and 13, 2025. The project team logged over 200 comments that will help shape the development of the plan. Most frequent comments included:

• Desired businesses: Many people shared feedback on specific businesses that you would like to see in the area. While we can’t decide who leases private commercial space, the plan will encourage a diverse, neighborhood-serving mix of shops, services, and gathering places to support a true town center experience.
• North Creek Trail and Green Space: We heard concerns about the North Creek Trail preservation and the desire for more parks and open space. The North Creek Trail will be preserved and improved as a central feature of the district, and the greenbelt along the trail is a protected area.  
• Design Considerations: Many provided great feedback on design considerations including building height, walkability and other design aspects. As we develop alternatives, we will continue to seek public input on all aspects of design.