The Puget Sound Energy Benaroya Master Plan was approved unanimously by the Des Moines City Council after a public hearing on June 14. There were no opponents to the plan present.
Puget Sound Energy [PSE] will purchase a portion of the land planned for the Des Moines Creek Business Park on 24th Avenue S., between S. 208th St. and S. 212th St.
“The plan meets all city criteria,” said Jason Sullivan, senior planner for the city.
“I am confident they [PSE] will deliver the project they say they will deliver and it will be a quality project that sets the standard for the business park,” said Public Works Director Grant Fredricks.
Puget Sound Energy will consolidate three offices at this new facility, bringing 250 permanent jobs and 200 construction jobs to Des Moines. The city will also receive an estimated $676,000 in annual tax revenue and approximately $648,000 in construction taxes from the project.
“I look forward to a partnership with the city,” said Local Government and Community Relations Manager David Namura of PSE.
The business park has been in planning for nearly eight years. In 2010 the city purchased the right-of-way from the Port of Seattle for the location. Plans to build retail space on the southern part of the property are still undecided by the city.
Economic Development Manager Marion Yoshino is looking into this option and its impacts to be discussed with City Council at a future date, according to Tony Piasecki, city manager. A decision will be made before Sept. 28, according to the development plan that has been set forth.
