Except as otherwise provided, the application shall include or attach at least the following:
A. Application fees established by resolution.
B. A statement indicating the size of the property in square footage and acres.
C. A description of the proposed project, including the approximate number and size of proposed lots.
D. Statements describing how the proposed project complies with specific goals and policies of the Bellevue Comprehensive Plan.
E. Statements describing how the proposed project is compatible with adjacent neighborhood(s).
F. Statements describing how the applicable natural resources (e.g., water rights, water courses, springs, streams, wildlife, and access to public lands) and natural hazards (e.g., avalanche, floodplains, and floodways) are incorporated into proposed project and/or mitigated.
G. Statements describing what contributions and/or dedications the applicant is willing to make as part of the proposed annexation.
H. A description of how the proposed annexation will protect Bellevue's established or proposed wellhead protection zones.
I. A detailed description of how the annexation will impact the existing municipal infrastructure and services (e.g., water, sewer, streets, library, police, fire, and parks).
J. Statements of who will maintain the streets, alleys, parks, and utilities (privately and publicly owned utilities) and how the maintenance of the streets, alleys, parks, and utilities (privately and publicly owned utilities) will be funded.
K. Unless the Administrator determines, in the Administrator's sole and absolute discretion, one or more of the following studies are not warranted based on the size, scope and impact of a proposed annexation, the following studies shall be submitted:
1. Traffic study showing impact on adjacent streets and streets that would serve the proposed project.
2. Fiscal Impact Analysis: A fiscal impact analysis or an updated fiscal impact analysis to ensure the annexation will not have a negative fiscal impact upon the existing citizens of Bellevue at the time of annexation and in the future. The analysis may be submitted at the time of the application for annexation, or when the application is reviewed by the Bellevue City Council ("Council") as set forth in section 13-1-9.
3. Floodplain study (if applicable).
4. Avalanche study (if applicable).
5. Wetland study (if applicable).
6. Wildlife study.
7. A Level I environmental study showing the presence of any hazardous waste.
8. Contour map depicting fifteen percent (15%) and twenty five percent (25%) slope lines measured at two- foot (2') intervals.
9. Water rights study (if applicable).
L. A list of names and mailing addresses of all property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the external boundaries of the proposed annexation and the names and mailing addresses of all easement holders within the proposed annexation.
M. Signed agreement between applicant and City requiring payment of costs associated with annexation. (Ord. 2021-11, 8-23-2021)