Woodinville, Northshore Have Wellington Property Agreement

WOODINVILLE, WA - City officials and the Northshore School District have a tentative agreement over the Wellington Hills property south of Brightwater.

The agreement was discussed at Tuesday's City Council meeting. One major piece of the agreement includes allowing "passive" public use, at least until the district eventually develops the land. Passive activities include walking, jogging, and picnicking. Northshore would also have to establish a "conservation area" around the site, which can't be developed.

Northshore bought the 22-acre parcel from Snohomish County in 2016 for $11.2 million intending to build school facilities there. The district envisions a facility with capacity for up to 1,200 students.

Woodinville and local residents sued the district and county in 2015. If approved, the agreement would result in those suits being dismissed.

Read the full draft settlement here.