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1. Comprehensive Plan Draft Housing Element (90 min)
ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds City Council Agenda
August 20, 2024
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/20/2024
Comprehensive Plan Draft Housing Element
Staff Lead: Navyusha Pentakota
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Michelle Martin
Background/History:
Under the Growth Management Act (GMA) in Washington State, local governments are required to
evaluate the density and capacity of urban growth areas (UGAs). The land use element of the
Comprehensive Plan outlines the general distribution, location, and extent of various land uses within
the city, including housing, employment, commercial, industry, recreation, open and green spaces, and
other public facilities. It provides the blueprint for future growth by outlining the desired land use
patterns and growth intensities through the Future Land Use Map. The future land use map is policy -
oriented, that guides future zoning changes.
Per RCW 36.70A.070, the land use element must
• Provide details on population density and building intensities
• Achieve environmental justice and public health equity, including efforts to create or worsen
environmental health disparities
• Consider urban planning approaches that promote physical activity and reduce per capita
vehicle miles traveled within jurisdictions
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Account for infrastructure needs and green spaces
• Aim to create a balanced, sustainable, and safe environment for all
Edmonds has been allocated population, housing, and employment growth targets through County
Planning Policies. These projections are based on the official 20-year population projections for
Snohomish County from the Office of Financial Management and distributed as represented in Puget
Sound Regional Council's Vision 2050 Regional Growth Strategy.
The City of Edmonds has a housing stock of 19,005 units per the 2020 census. According to the county's
distribution of growth, there will be an estimated 28,073 housing units by 2044, an approximate increase
of 9,000 more housing units and 3,058 jobs. Recent 2023 legislation requires GMA planning cities to
include more "missing middle" housing types and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to address growing
concerns about housing needs and affordability. These newly adopted house bills aim to transition the
residential zone character from predominantly single-family to a more diverse range of housing types,
ensuring affordability across income levels.
Together, the land use and housing elements of the Comprehensive Plan must ensure that enough land
is designated to meet the housing needs at different affordability levels, including emergency and
permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations.
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The Growth Management Act, PSRC regional growth strategies, Multi -County Planning Policies, and
Snohomish County Policies offer guidance for developing land use and growth patterns that align with
state, regional, and county goals.
Together, the land use and housing elements of the Comprehensive Plan must ensure that enough land
is designated to meet the housing needs at different affordability levels, including emergency and
permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations.
The Growth Management Act, PSRC regional growth strategies, Multi -County Planning Policies, and
Snohomish County Policies offer guidance for developing land use and growth patterns that align with
state, regional, and county goals.
Staff Recommendation
No recommendation is needed.
This session is an informational briefing and discussion with the City Council. Planning Board members
will also be present to provide an overview of their previous discussions with staff, how they
collaborated with the staff to discuss the draft goals and policies and how they provided their
recommendations and suggestions for improvements.
Edmonds is unique in its historic character and natural beauty compared to the surrounding cities. It is
essential to appreciate its identity and incorporate new developments without losing the city's
uniqueness.
As cities evolve, their comprehensive land use plans must adapt to meet emerging needs and
challenges. Population growth and increasing density require cities to adopt more efficient land use
strategies. New land -use designations should manage urban sprawl, protect natural resources, and
support sustainable development while increasing density through a clear land -use framework. This
includes developing multi -family housing and mixed -use areas that integrate residential, commercial,
and recreational spaces to accommodate a growing urban population while enhancing overall livability.
Transportation and connectivity are also crucial considerations. As cities focus on reducing car
dependency, land use plans are increasingly incorporating walkable and bike -friendly infrastructure.
Integrating public transit systems into land use planning helps create more connected and accessible
urban environments. There is a focus on providing diverse housing options and fostering economic
growth through innovation districts and support for local businesses. The plan also emphasizes
preserving historic character, integrating cultural heritage and involving diverse community voices to
ensure that all groups' needs are addressed, promoting equitable development that benefits the entire
population.
Considering the above requirements, the city has adopted a neighborhood centers and hubs approach
where designated areas are identified to accommodate growth. These areas focus on enabling mixed -
use, multi -family developments, creating walkable neighborhoods with essential services, community
facilities, and employment opportunities. Goals and policies must be set forth to achieve the overall
vision in promoting growth that is compliance with the state and regional land use vision.
The City is committed to transparency in developing the goals and policies by engaging the community
at various stages. On May 28th and 30th, citywide meetings were held, during which staff presented the
City's approach, drafted goals and policies, and gathered public feedback. The community expressed
support and constructive feedback about the City's direction. These suggestions were incorporated into
the draft goals and policies for further discussion with the Planning Board.
Staff met with the planning board thrice (June 26t", July 10th, and July 24th) to discuss the draft goals and
policies for the Land Use and Housing elements. During the meeting on July 10th, the planning board
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formed two subcommittees, a Land Use subcommittee, and a Housing subcommittee, to provide
suggestions and comments on the draft goals and policies.
The subcommittees provided comments, which were included in the agenda packet for the meeting on
July 24t". During the meeting, the Planning Board discussed the comments/recommendations provided,
shared their perspectives, highlighted areas needing more focus, and identified opportunities to address
any missing aspects. Attached is the revised Land Use draft document, incorporating all the Planning
Board's comments. A matrix that shows how each of the Planning Board's comment has been addressed
is attached for reference. Additionally, there's another matrix provided as a cheat sheet to help
understand how the existing goals and policies have been combined, modified, or deleted in the
updated draft.
The revised drafts are not final. Changes will be made based on the discussion and feedback provided by
the City Council during this study session. At the end of August, the revised drafts will be published as
part of the draft plan, allowing the public to comment.
Attachments:
Draft Land Use Goals and Policies revised
Existing Vs Updated Goals Policies Matrix
Planning Board Comments Matrix
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Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Element Draft Goals & Policies
Voices . Vsion • Plon
Guiding Principle: Grow mindfully with a place -driven approach that
integrates all aspects of the built environment- land use, transportation,
economic development, infrastructure, and social amenities to foster well -
designed and livable environments for all.
Structure
1. Citywide
2. Neighborhood Centers and Hubs
3. Activity Centers — Downtown, H-99
4. Single Use Areas
a) Residential Neighborhoods
b) Commercial
c) Industrial
d) Open Space
5. Natural Environment
a) Critical Areas
b) Soils And Topography
c) Habitat, Vegetation, And Wildlife
d) Tree Canopy
Citywide
Goal LU-1 Goal LU-1 Ensure growth enhances the quality of life for current and future
residents, workers, businesses, and visitors while upholding the
community's vision
Policy LU-1.1 Direct new growth to areas with existing infrastructure and services to
promote efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance community
cohesion.
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Policy LU-1.2 Promote place -based solutions to mitigate existing corridor development to
enable walkability, livability and access to open space, while encouraging
efficient land use management
Policy LU-1.3 Support and maintain significant public investments, including government
and cultural facilities, landscaping, street furnishings, public art, and civic
features that enhance the pedestrian experience and foster community.
Policy LU-1.4 Building design should discourage automobile access and curb cuts that
interfere with pedestrian and bicycle activity and break up the streetscape.
Encourage the use of alley entrances and courtyards to beautify the back
alleys in the commercial and mixed -use areas in the downtown area.
Policy LU-1.5 Prioritize capital facility investments, including open space and community
gathering places in historically underserved areas
Policy LU-1.6
New developments shall consider environmental and socioeconomic impacts
Policy LU-1.7
Implement appropriate zoning regulations to create opportunities for housing
and jobs consistent with state and regional goals and targets for the planning
period ending in 2044, as shown in Table YY.
Policy LU-1.8
Foster vibrant retail, office, and entertainment spaces supported by local
residents and the broader Edmonds community in activity, neighborhood
centers and hubs,
Policy LU-1.9
Enhance Edmonds' imageability by preserving and leveraging its strong visual
quality.
Policy LU-1.10
Find opportunities in creative placemaking to celebrate the Edmonds Arts
community and promote local craftsmanship.
Call out. PROS Plan details a gap analysis of the park system which was conducted to
examine and assess the current distribution of parks throughout the City. The analysis
reviewed the locations and types of existing facilities, land use classifications,
transportation/ access barriers, and other factors to identify preliminary acquisition
target areas.
Additional analysis was conducted to examine the park system through an equity lens.
The analysis illustrates which parks may be underdeveloped or require additional
upkeep or enhancements, which could guide future capital planning to bring parity to
existing developed parks.
This analysis should be part of assessment studies conducted under Policy L U 1.3.
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Goal LU-2 Maintain and grow a welcoming environment that promotes a sense of
belonging among residents, visitors, and businesses.
Policy LU-2.1 Ensure land use decisions do not negatively impact historically marginalized
communities by applying Department of Commerce criteria and analysis
methods to evaluate racially disparate impacts.
Policy LU-2.2
Continue to support pedestrian scale development through appropriate land
use regulations and design guidelines
Policy LU-2.3
Ensure topography is addressed creatively to preserve public views across
the city.
Policy LU-2.4
When feasible, frame views from public areas to the Puget Sound and
Olympic Mountains and to other natural settings in the city
Policy LU-2.5
Develop a `complete streets' street typology manual that considers land use
in street design and functionality.
Policy LU-2.6
Develop a street activation toolkit to facilitate community led events that
temporarily utilize the right of way for local gatherings in all centers and hubs.
Policy LU-2.7
Utilize the Green Street manual as a tool to identify and design transportation
and stormwater projects citywide.
Policy LU-2.8
De -pave underutilized or undefined impervious areas through landscaping,
high quality furnishings, permeable surfaces and tree canopy while
incorporating green infrastructure.
Neighborhood Centers and Hubs
Goal LU-3 Promote development within the centers and hubs as the focus for growth
in a way that enhances a sense of place and provides a good quality of life
for all residents.
Policy LU-3.1
Encourage multi -family residential development alongside a diverse mix of
retail and commercial spaces within centers and hubs to enable efficient land
utilization and strengthen community cohesion.
Policy LU-3.2
Establish Centers and Hubs as focal points for residents' needs, services,
jobs, housing with mobility options and recreational opportunities.
Policy LU-3.3
Conduct a well -reasoned analysis of local policies and regulations
contributing to racially disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion at
neighborhood level and take necessary actions to undo impacts.
Policy LU-3.4
Collaborate with organizations and agencies to support local businesses at
risk of displacement, ensuring they have the resources to thrive
Policy LU-3.5 Incentivize development that provides signature pedestrian facilities and
public space, supports local business and incorporates affordable housing.
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Policy LU-3.6 Coordinate with Community Transit to enable last -mile connections to support
transit use.
Policy LU-3.7 Manage the transition between the core of neighborhood centers to the
surrounding community with stepped -down densities and heights, and retail
uses that are more neighborhood serving and associated with less traffic
demand.
Goal LU-4 Enable mixed -use areas to be distinct, human -scale environments that
foster placemaking opportunities.
Call out. WHAT IS HUMAN SCALE?
"Human scale" refers to the design of buildings, streets, and spaces that consider the
physical and sensory experiences of people. It's about creating environments that
people find comfortable, engaging, and conducive to their daily activities, fostering a
sense of belonging and community.
Key aspects of human scale are
Built form: Design elements shall be scaled and designed with human dimensions and
senses in mind - such as the first 30' of building height, widths of buildings, frequent
entrances, and the distances between buildings to ensure that proportions are relatable
and do not detract from the pedestrian experience
Facades: Textures, materials, and transparency to create visual interest at the
pedestrian eye level
Pedestrian -Friendly Details: Streets adhere to complete street design standards with
landscaping, wide sidewalks, and calm vehicular traffic.
Ensure that urban spaces are accessible to people of all ages and abilities. This includes
designing for mobility, providing ramps and elevators, and creating spaces that are easy
to navigate for everyone.
Policy LU-4.1 Support satellite civic uses and capital investments to serve as anchors in
centers and hubs.
Policy LU-4.2 Adopt regulations that reduce barriers for mixed use, multifamily
developments while ensuring context appropriate design.
Policy LU-4.3 Transition overhead wires and poles to underground facilities.
Policy LU-4.4 Promote pedestrian -friendly ground -level activities and street -facing
storefronts and commercial spaces that create opportunities for community
engagement in all mixed -use areas.
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Policy LU-4.5 Identify festival streets that could serve as periodic public spaces, designed
with the goal of pedestrian comfort and providing flexibility to accommodate
occasional events
Goal LU-5 Foster healthy and thriving community places.
Policy LU-5.1 Support active transportation (e.g., walking and bicycling) access to public
facilities, schools, parks and open space, employment centers, and other
amenities and resources.
Policy LU-5.2 Support increased greenspace, tree canopy, and integration of nature within
urban settings.
Policy LU-5.3 Adopt tools to minimize impacts on adjacent lower -density residentially zoned
properties, such as landscape buffers, tree retention, high -quality design
elements, adequate parking, and low lighting and noise levels.
Policy LU-5.4 Open space shall be equitably distributed throughout the centers and hubs,
promoting active and passive recreation, foster social interactions and
community engagement
Policy LU-5.5 Facilitate partnerships between the city, neighborhoods, business, and
property owners/developers to reduce or share costs associated with
neighborhood improvements.
Policy LU-5.6 Encourage space sharing between properties to serve neighborhood
businesses for staging garbage, recycling and compost
Policy LU-5.7 Find opportunities to integrate small open spaces such as pocket parks,
expanded outdoor cafe seating areas, and intimate plazas appropriate for
small community gatherings and impromptu meetings between neighbors
Goal LU-6 Support efficient parking management strategies
Policy LU-6.1 Foster shared parking arrangements between different land uses (e.g., office
and residential) to optimize the use of existing parking spaces.
Policy LU-6.2 Encourage adaptable building design for parking garages with flat floors,
which will allow for future use conversion.
Policy LU-6.3 Consider introducing parking maximums instead of minimums to limit the
number of parking spaces in new developments.
Policy LU-6.4 Require developers to unbundle parking costs from rent, allowing tenants to
opt out of paying for parking spaces they do not need.
Activity Centers
Downtown
Goal LU-7 Strengthen and expand the unique identity of Downtown
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Policy LU-7.1 Encourage the adaptive reuse of historic structures by facilitating seismic
retrofits, accessibility, and code upgrades
Policy LU-7.2 Reinforce the public realm along the "5th Ave and Main St corridor"
supporting various retail, public uses, and pedestrian activities.
Goal LU-8 Strengthen and expand the creative identity of Edmonds Downtown
Creative District.
Policy LU-8.1 Strengthen meaningful connections and representation of indigenous culture,
past and present
Policy LU-8.2 Add flexibility for creative uses, including retail, small-scale production
spaces, and live work uses.
Policy LU-8.3 Explore programs that support interim, transitional, or temporary creative uses
that can transform underutilized spaces with temporary arts
Policy LU-8.4 Continue to explore strategies to nurture the working arts through access to
supportive facilities (working spaces and venues) and facilitating an affordable
cost of living.
Highway 99 Activity Center and Subarea
Goal LU-9 Enable Hwy-99 Subarea's transition from single -use — highway -oriented
commercial uses to a mixed -use, walkable environment.
Policy LU-9.1 Explore mechanisms and adopt development standards that encourage uses
that redefine the character of the corridor.
Policy LU-9.2
Leverage the proximity of the light rail station when proposing changes to
land use or encouraging a diverse mix of uses. Prioritize developments that
complement transit access, such as mixed -use buildings, pedestrian -friendly
amenities, and services that enhance the station area's vibrancy and
connectivity.
Policy LU-9.3
Promote pedestrian- and bike -friendly growth, with a focus on providing safe
access, through -block connections, adequate lighting, and high -quality
streetscapes. Adjust block sizes, parking arrangements, and streetscape
requirements as necessary to support these goals.
Policy LU-9.4
Explore funding opportunities at the state and regional level for infrastructure
improvements that can support the subarea's land use strategies
Policy LU-9.5
Establish a structured and regular schedule for engaging with the Highway 99
community to ensure ongoing, meaningful participation and input following
the process outlined in the Equitable Engagement Framework.
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Policy LU-9.6 Increase frequency and visibility of pedestrian crossings at key cross streets
and bus stops on Highway 99.
Policy LU-9.7 Apply traffic calming best practices to facilitate pedestrian, business, and
residential access while maintaining traffic capacity along Highway 99.
Continue to collaborate with WSDOT to develop a circulation management
plan.
Policy LU-9.8 Prioritize access through side streets and minimize curb cuts for new and
existing developments to enhance safety while minimizing impacts to
surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Goal LU-10 Emphasize the unique opportunities along the Gateway, International, and
Health districts along Highway 99.
Policy LU-10.1 Foster and enhance the unique character of the International District by
• Protecting and supporting the business cluster while mitigating
displacement due to redevelopment.
• Incorporating culturally significant design elements into public spaces,
buildings, and infrastructure to preserve and enhance the districts' unique
identity
Policy LU-10.2 Develop the Gateway District as a distinct transition point on Highway 99 by
• Promoting urban design features in the southern gateway district and the
northern entry to Edmonds along HWY 99 that create a sense of arrival.
• Integrating public art, high -quality streetscape features, and encourage
high -quality gateway features on private development within these areas.
Policy LU-10.3 Develop the Health district as a complement to the Medical Activity Center,
to grow a diverse and comprehensive health -focused area. Encourage
research partnerships, health and wellness advocacy and education
opportunities. Expand housing choices to meet specific needs such as short-
term housing for families and individuals, specialized housing for people with
chronic illnesses and disabilities, especially for low-income groups.
Goal LU-11 Redefine the existing subarea plan based on neighborhood action planning
framework (refer to Community Culture and Design Goal XX) to explore
opportunities, develop guidelines to create a design identity for each
district along the H99 corridor
Policy LU-11.1 Support neighborly transitions between single-family residential and higher
scaled development on selected parcels within subarea boundary. Explore
increasing the height allowance for some parcels adjacent to Highway 99 and
SWIFT BRT bus stops while ensuring the net growth capacity of the Highway
99 subarea is not affected.
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Policy LU-11.2 Consider branding elements expressed through public and local art, street
furniture, bus shelter designs, pavement patterns, special lighting fixtures,
colored crosswalks, or banners.
Policy LU-11.3 Wayfinding elements should indicate that the corridor is within the City of
Edmonds and show how connections can be made to key Edmonds
destinations.
Single -Use Areas
Residential Neighborhoods
Policy LU-11.4 Ensure the availability of quality housing to all sections of the community,
accommodating the spectrum of housing needs and preferences.
Policy LU-11.5
Encourage and monitor the shift from single-family dominant residential
zoning to low -density and medium -density residential zones to provide a wide
variety of housing types and sizes, while keeping the quality of living a
priority.
Policy LU-11.6
Remove development standards and regulations that act as barriers limiting
the possibility of middle housing in residential zones, including concerns of
residents.
Policy LU-11.7
Encourage middle housing typologies of different sizes and affordability levels
to make housing available for individuals and families of all sizes, in
compliance with the state legislation.
Policy LU-11.8
Apply contextually appropriate standards and regulations to transition
between low density, medium residential and mixed -use zone
Commercial Areas
Goal LU-12 Locate commercial development in Edmonds to take advantage of its
unique economic opportunities while being compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
Policy LU-12.1 The design and location of all commercial sites should provide for convenient
and safe access for customers, employees, and suppliers.
Policy LU-12.2 All commercial developments should be designed to minimize the impacts of
traffic and noise.
Policy LU-12.3 Discourage future proliferation of poorly connected strip commercial areas
along Edmonds streets and highways.
Policy LU-12.4 Encourage location of vehicular parking behind buildings to promote a
pedestrian friendly street frontage.
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Policy LU-12.5 Minimize curb cuts where possible, especially along streets with pedestrian
traffic.
Policy LU-12.6 Promote inclusion of public amenities such as pocket parks, plazas, and
community spaces in commercial developments.
Industrial Areas
Goal LU-13 Ensure that any new industrial development in Edmonds contributes to
economic growth and stability while preserving the quality of life and
protecting the environment
Policy LU-13.1 Light industrial uses should be given preference over heavy industrial uses.
The industry type should not degrade Edmonds' natural or residential living
environment
Policy LU-13.2 Adequate buffers for landscaping, compatible transitional land uses and open
space should be utilized to protect surrounding land areas from the adverse
effects of industrial land use. Particular attention should be given to protecting
residential areas, parks and other public -institutional land uses.
Policy LU-13.3 All industrial areas should be located where direct access can be provided to
regional ground transportation systems (major State Highways and/or railroad
lines).
Open Space
Goal LU-14 Expand and enhance open space in the community to improve
environmental quality and overall community well-being
Policy LU-14.1 Evaluate the suitability of undeveloped public properties to serve as open
space
Policy LU-14.2 No city -owned property should be relinquished until all possible community
uses have been explored
Policy LU-14.3 All feasible means should be used to preserve the following open spaces:
• Natural and green belt areas adjacent to highways and arterials with the
priority to highways classified as scenic.
• Areas which have steep slopes or are in major stream drainage ways,
particularly those areas which have significance to Edmonds residents as
water sheds or natural drainage ways.
• Bogs and wetlands.
• Land which can serve as buffers between high noise environments and
sensitive uses.
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Lands which would have unique suitability for future passive or active
recreational use.
Goal LU-15 Ensure Edmonds future land use patterns support the goals as defined in
Edmonds PROS PLAN
Policy LU-15.1 Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-
round recreation opportunities and experiences which support and enhance
Edmonds' cultural identity and the natural environment
Policy LU-15.2 Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of
Edmonds open space and recreational facilities
Policy LU-15.3 Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat
conservation, recreation, and environmental education
Environment
Goal LU-16 Ensure that new development be compatible with the natural constraints of
slopes, soils, geology, drainage, vegetation and habitat.
Critical Areas
Policy LU-16.1 Designate and protect critical areas using the best available science (BAS)
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.172 and long-range climate change projections.
Policy LU-16.2 In addition to regulations, provide incentives (such as density bonus for
implementing low -impact development techniques, technical assistance, and
resources to developers on green building certifications etc.) that encourage
environmental stewardship, resource conservation, and environmental
enhancement during development activities.
Policy LU-16.3 Implement performance -based standards that encourage developers to meet
specific environmental outcomes rather than prescriptive requirements.
Policy LU-16.4 When an alteration to a critical area or its buffer is proposed, such alteration
shall be avoided, minimized, or compensated for in the following sequential
order of preference:
• Avoiding the impact altogether
• Minimizing the impact.
• Rectifying the impact
• Minimizing or eliminating the hazard, where the critical area poses a hazard
(such as a landslide area)
• Reducing or eliminating the impact over time
• Compensating for the impact
• Monitoring the mitigation and taking remedial action where necessary
• Implementing financial surety, code enforcement, and adaptative
management to ensure mitigation success
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• Requiring fencing, signage, and establishment of native growth protection
area.
Apply adaptive management1 to critical area regulations to monitor and evaluate
their effectiveness and update regulations that do not achieve the level of
protection prescribed in the regulations.
Goal LU-17 Encourage low impact development approaches for managing stormwater,
protecting, and improving water quality, minimizing flooding and erosion.
Policy LU-17.1 Encourage retaining native vegetation, reducing impervious surfaces, and
protecting habitat.
Policy LU-17.2 Promote the use of best management practices (BMPs) for stormwater to
enhance infiltration and reduce runoff, such as permeable pavements, green
roofs, green streets, rain gardens, and retention basins.
Goal LU-18 Protect groundwater resources used for public water supplies such as the
Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARAs) based on the best available
science to ensure effective protection measures.
Policy LU-18.1 Implement zoning regulations that limit land use activities that could
negatively impact groundwater recharge, such as, extensive paving.
Policy LU-18.2 Restrict or prohibit activities that pose a high risk of contaminating the aquifer,
such as chemical storage, waste disposal.
Policy LU-18.3 Develop projects that actively enhance aquifer recharge, such as artificial
recharge basins, managed aquifer recharge (MAR) systems, and restoring
natural recharge areas.
Policy LU-18.4 Collaborate with Olympic View Water and Sewer District to monitor periodic
assessment of groundwater levels, recharge rates, and quality and ensure the
data is publicly available.
Soil and Topography
Goal LU-19 Facilitate responsible development practices in areas with steep slopes and
potentially hazardous soil conditions.
Policy LU-19.1 Designate areas where development is restricted or prohibited based on
slope gradients and soil stability assessments.
'Adaptive management of ecosystems and socio-ecological systems is an iterative process in which management
actions are followed by targeted monitoring
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Policy LU-19.2
Require special permits for developments in identified high -risk areas,
ensuring thorough review and compliance with safety standards.
Policy LU-19.3
Flexible lot line adjustment and lot combination and division should be
allowed in these areas to preserve the site and reduce impervious surfaces,
cuts, and fills.
Policy LU-19.4
Streets and access ways should be designed to conform to the natural
topography, reduce runoff and minimize grading of hillsides.
Policy LU-19.5
Create special design and building standards based upon best management
practices to mitigate the impacts of development on and adjacent to steep
slopes, erosion hazard, and landslide hazard areas.
• Grading, filling, and tree cutting should be restricted to building pads,
reasonable construction clearance, driveways, access ways and other
impervious surfaces.
• Grading should not jeopardize the stability of any slope, or of an adjacent
property.
• Only minimal amounts of cut and fill on hillsides should be permitted so that
the natural topography can be preserved. Fill should not be used to create
a yard on steeply sloped property.
• Fill and excavated dirt shall not be pushed down the slope.
• Minimize deforestation and encourage planting of deep-rooted vegetation
and mulch (of suitable native varieties) to prevent siltation of drainage ways
and improve stability on steep slopes
• Ensure proper design and maintenance of drainage systems to manage
surface water runoff and prevent soil saturation
Policy LU-19.6 Regularly update City building and development codes to incorporate the
best and latest standards for minimizing damage caused by seismic activities
and consider such hazards when locating land uses and intensities.
Policy LU-19.7 Maintain an inventory of seismic risk buildings. Encourage the seismic
retrofitting of historic buildings by allowing property owners to sell unused
development capacity to nearby parcels, thus providing financial incentives
for necessary upgrades while preserving the historic character of the
community.
Policy LU-19.8 Establish buffers around the perimeter of undevelopable landslide hazard
areas to avoid the potential to undermine such areas and minimize the risk to
human life and safety
Habitat, Vegetation and Wildlife
Goal LU-20 Preserve and enhance natural habitats woodlands, marshes, wetlands and
other natural areas.
Policy LU-20.1 Improve water quality, fisheries habitat, and wildlife resources consistent with
adopted state and federal standards.
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Policy LU-20.2 Participate in regional efforts to recover Priority Habitats and Species2
including watershed planning, restoration, implementation efforts, the WRIA 8
Salmon Recovery Council, and other recovery actions.
Policy LU-20.3 Prevent introduction of invasive plant and animal species into natural areas.
Prioritize the use of native plants in landscape on public properties, right of
ways and apply best available science to support habitat restoration and
expansion.
Policy LU-20.4 Identify and implement targeted public projects to improve salmon habitat
ensuring the protection and recovery of salmon population. The projects may
target habitat restoration, fish passage improvements, habitat monitoring and
assessment and water flow management.
Goal LU-21 Promote and increase public awareness and pride in Edmonds wildlife
heritage.
Policy LU-21.1 Through partnerships and coordination, maintain education and recreational
programs and activities for all age levels.
Policy LU-21.2 Construct and maintain public educational displays that identify some of the
more common plants and animals and their ecosystems and habitats,
including at streams, beaches, and marshes.
Tree Canopy
Goal LU-22 Expand the tree canopy cover over the next 20 years with a goal of no net
loss, ensuring the protection, preservation, and expansion of urban forestry
resources.
Policy LU-22.1 Invest in tree plantings areas in areas that have documented high summer
temperatures, risk of flooding and low tree canopy to enhance ecosystem
services and improve equity.
Policy LU-22.2 Reassess city tree canopy at five-year intervals to monitor change and make
strategic management decisions.
Policy LU-22.3 Include a tree planting budget and a maintenance plan in all rights -of -way and
other capital transportation projects.
Policy LU-22.4 Prioritize tree preservation within riparian corridors, wetlands, and associated
buffers, and minimize deforestation on steep slopes to maintain stability.
Policy LU-22.5 Reduce clearcutting or other development impacts on the urban forest
Policy LU-22.6 Promote "Right tree, right place" which ensures a balanced combination of
long-lived native trees and nursery -grown street trees, planted in locations
that are suitable for their growth and contribute to a sustainable urban forest.
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Policy LU-22.7 Partner with local nurseries, gardening clubs, environmental organizations,
and schools to promote tree care initiatives and provide resources such as
give away trees and/or tree vouchers for use in Edmonds.
Policy LU-22.8 Create volunteer programs to assist elderly or disabled residents with tree
care tasks, leveraging community involvement and support.
Policy LU-22.9 Preserve and protect significant trees within the community, ensuring they
continue to provide environmental, aesthetic, and social benefits.
• Establish a tree protection ordinance that outlines the criteria for significant
trees (factors such as size, species, age, historical significance, and
ecological value) and specifies the protections afforded to them.
• Require permits for any activity that could potentially impact significant
trees, including pruning, removal, and construction activities within the
tree's critical root zone.
• Mandate the replacement of removed significant trees with appropriate
species and sizes, ensuring no net loss of tree canopy
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in the
existing Comprehensive Plan
Staff notes on how it is adapted in the
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updateGoal/PoLicy
L A
Downtown/Waterf
Promote downtown Edmonds as an attractive setting for retail,
Promoting all neighborhood centers and
ront Area Goal A.
office, entertainment and associated businesses supported by
hubs. Modified this to be a more generic
nearby residents and the larger Edmonds community and as a
citywide goal
destination for visitors from throughout the region.
A.1
Ensure that the downtown/waterfront area continues - and builds on
LU-7 - Strengthen and expand the unique
- its function as a key identity element for the Edmonds community.
identity of Downtown
A.2
Enhance Edmonds'visual identity by continuing its pedestrian -scale
Addressed in the Waterfront section
of downtown development, enhancing its shoreline character, and
protecting and building on the strong visual quality of the "5th and
Main" core.
A.3
Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office,
Modified - Foster vibrant retail, office, and
entertainment and associated businesses supported by nearby
entertainment spaces supported by local
residents and the larger Edmonds community, downtown
residents and the broader Edmonds
commercial activity and visitors from throughout the region.
community.
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A.4
Enhance shoreline features to include a full spectrum of recreational
Addressed in the Waterfront section
activities, park settings, natural features (such as the Edmonds
Marsh), and marina facilities. Improve public access to the shoreline
and link waterfront features by establishing a continuous esplanade
along the shoreline. The esplanade will be constructed over time
through public improvements and Shoreline Master Program
requirements placed on private development.
A.5
Support the development and retention of significant public
Applies to not only Downtown/Waterfront,
investments in the downtown/waterfront area, including government
but to all neighborhodd centers and hubs.
and cultural facilities that help draw residents and visitors to
downtown.
Modified to - Promote place -based solutions
to mitigate existing corridor development to
enable walkability, livability and access to
open space
A.6
Provide greater residential opportunities and personal services
Deleted. Includes policies related to housing
within the downtown, especially to accommodate the needs of a
dev in compliance with the house bills.
changing population
Downtown/Waterf
Continue to plan for and implement improvements in the
Addressed in Transportation
ront Area Goal B.
downtown/waterfront area that resolve safety conflicts while
encouraging multi -modal transportation and access to the
waterfront.
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B.1
Future development along the waterfront should support the
Addressed in the Waterfront section
continuation and compatible design of three regional facilities:
Edmonds Crossing at Pt. Edwards; the Port of Edmonds; and the
regional parks, beaches and walkways making up the public
shoreline.
B.2
Plan for improvements to resolve transportation and safety conflicts
Addressed in Transportation
in the downtown/waterfront area.
B.3
Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring improved
Addressed in Transportation
bus service, pedestrian and bicycle routes, and adequate streets
and parking areas.
Downtown/Waterf
Continue to plan for and implement the Edmonds Crossing
Removed all Edmonds Crossing/Pont
ront Area Goal C.
multimodal transportation center at Point Edwards — pursuing the
Edwards references. Modified polices will be
design, permitting, land acquisition and development of the project,
included in the Transportation Element
as resources allow. The completion of Edmonds Crossing will help
address the competing needs of three regional facilities
(transportation, parks and open space — including the Edmonds
Marsh, and the Port of Edmonds) while providing opportunities for
redevelopment and linkage between downtown Edmonds and its
waterfront.
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C.1
Utilize the Point Edwards site to its best community and regional
Removed all Edmonds Crossing/Pont
potential by developing a multimodal transit center with compatible
Edwards references. Modified polices will be
development in the surrounding area. In addition to the regional
included in the Transportation Element
benefits arising from its multi modal transportation function, an
essential community benefit is in removing intrusive ferry traffic from
the core area which serves to visually and physically separate
downtown from the waterfront.
C.2
When feasible, establish a Point Edwards multimodal transportation
Removed all Edmonds Crossing/Pont
center which provides convenient transportation connections for
Edwards references. Modified polices will be
bus, ferry, rail, auto, pedestrians and bicycle riders and makes
included in the Transportation Element
Edmonds an integrated node in the regional transportation system.
The new terminal should be planned to reduce negative impacts to
downtown Edmonds — such as grade separation/safety concerns and
conflicts with other regional facilities — while providing the
communitywith unique transportation resources and an economic
stimulus to the larger community.
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C.3
Extend Downtown westward and connect it to the shoreline by
Addressed in the Waterfront section
encouraging mixeduse development and pedestrian -oriented
amenities and streetscape improvements, particularly along Dayton
and Main Streets. Development in this area should draw on historical
design elements found in the historic center of Edmonds to ensure
an architectural tie throughout the Downtown Area. Pursue
redevelopment of SR-104 and the existing holding lanes once the
ferry terminal moves to Point Edwards.
C.4
Improve traffic conditions by removing ferry traffic impacts from the
Addressed in Transportation
downtown core.
Downtown/Waterf
Define the downtown commercial and retail core along streets
LU-1.2 Promote place -based solutions to
ront Area Goal D.
having the strongest pedestrian links and pedestrian -oriented design
mitigate existing corridor development to
elements, while protecting downtown's identity.
enable walkability, livability and access to
open space
D.1
Encourage opportunities for new development and redevelopment
Refer to LU-1.2, 1.4, 2.2, etc- multiple
which reinforce Edmonds' attractive, small town pedestrian oriented
policies enhance the pedestrian orineted
character. Provide incentives to encourage adaptive reuse as an
character , historic preservation policies in
alternative to redevelopment of historic structures in order to
the housing element
preserve these resources. These historic structures are a key
component of the small town character of Edmonds and its
economic viability. Height limits that reinforce and require
pedestrian -scale development are an important part of this quality
of life, and should be implemented through zoning regulations and
design guidelines.
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D.2
Gradually remove large and inadequately landscaped paved areas
LU 2.8
and provide for green infrastructure.
D.3
Provide pedestrian -oriented amenities for citizens and visitors
LU-1.3. Transportation element also
throughout the downtown/waterfront area, including such things as:
includes policies related to wayfinding
• Weather protection, • Street trees and flower baskets, • Street
signange and street charccter ad
furniture, • Public art and art integrated into private developments, •
streetscaping
Pocket parks, • Signage and other way -finding devices, • Restrooms.
D.4
Strive for the elimination of overhead wires and poles whenever
LU 4.3
possible.
D.5
Coordinate new building design with old structure restoration and
Addressed in Housing
renovation.
D.6
Develop sign regulations that support the pedestrian character of
redundant
downtown, encouraging signage to assist in locating businesses and
public and cultural facilities while discouraging obtrusive and garish
signage which detracts from downtown pedestrian and cultural
amenities.
D.7
Provide lighting for streets and public areas that is designed to
Addressed in Transportation
promote comfort, security, and aesthetic beauty while being
appropriate for its location.
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D.8
Building design should discourage automobile access and curb cuts
LU-1.4
that interfere with pedestrian and bicycle activity and break up the
streetscape. Encourage the use of alley entrances and courtyards to
beautify the back alleys in the commercial and mixed use areas in
the downtown area.
Downtown/Waterf
Identify supporting arts and mixed use residential and office areas
Applicable to not just downtown, but also
ront Area Goal E.
which support and complement downtown retail use areas. Provide
centers and hubs. Refer to LUM
for a strong central retail core at downtown's focal center while
providing for a mixture of supporting commercial and residential
uses in the area surrounding this retail core area. Emphasize and
plan for links between the retail core and these supporting areas.
E1
Support a mix of uses downtown which includes a variety of housing,
Redundant
commercial, and cultural activities.
Downtown/Waterf
Focus development between the commercial and retail core and the
Redundant
ront Area Goal F.
Edmonds Center for the Arts on small-scale retail, service, and multi-
family residential uses.
Downtown/Waterf
Develop gateway/entrance areas into downtown which serve
Not relavant to Land Use
ront Area Goal G.
complementary purposes (e.g. convenience shopping, community
activities).
Downtown/Waterf
Explore alternative development opportunities in the waterfront
Addressed in the Waterfront section
ront Area Goal H.
area, such as specifically encouraging arts -related and arts -
complementing uses.
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H.1
Improve and encourage economic development opportunities by
Redundant . Edmonds crossing reference
providing space for local businesses and cottage industries and
deleted
undertaking supporting public improvement projects. Of particular
significance is the enhancement of economic development
opportunities resulting from the Edmonds Crossing project and the
enhancement of Edmonds as an arts and water -oriented
destination.
Medical/Highway
99 Activity
Center and
Highway 99
Corridor
Medical/Highway
Expand the economic and tax base of the City of Edmonds by
Not only activity centers, but also
99 Activity Center
providing incentives for business and commercial redevelopment in
neighborhood centers and hubs. LU 3.4, 5.5,
Goal A.
a planned activity center.
Medical/Highway
Provide for an aesthetically pleasing business and residential
LU-11
99 Activity Center
community consisting of a mixed use, pedestrian -friendly
Goal B.
atmosphere of attractively designed and landscaped surroundings
and inter -connected development.
B.1
Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, and
Redundant. Apply citywide. Refer to policies
service businesses, supported by nearby residents and visitors from
under LU-1, LU-2
other parts of the region.
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B.2.
Provide street trees, buffers, and landscape treatments which
Policies under LU3
encourage and support an attractive mixed use pattern of
development characterized by pedestrian walkways and centralized
parking. Use these same features, in concert with site and building
design, to provide a transition from higher -intensity mixed use
development to nearby single family residential areas.
B.3.
Provide a pleasant experience for pedestrians and motorists along
refer to LU-10.2
major streets and in a planned activity center, and provide a gateway
along 212th Street SW into the City of Edmonds.
Medical/Highway
Recognize and plan for the distinct difference in opportunities and
Refer to LU-10
99 Activity Center
development character provided by the Highway 99 corridor versus
Goal C.
the local travel and access patterns on local streets.
C.1
Uses adjoining the Highway 99 Corridor should provide more
Policies under LU-9
intensive levels of mixed use development, including higher building
heights and greater density. However, pedestrian linkages to other
portions of the activity center — and adjoining focus areas along the
Highway 99 Corridor — should still be provided in order to assist
pedestrian circulation and provide access to transit.
Medical/Highway
Promote the development of a mixed use area served by transit and
Redundant
99 Activity Center
accessible to pedestrians.
Goal D.
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D.1
Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring increased
Addressed in the Transportation Element
bus service, pedestrian and bicycle routes as well as adequate
streets and parking areas. Transit service should be coordinated by
transit providers and take advantage of links to future high -capacity
transit that develops along corridors such as Highway 99.
Medical/Highway
To provide a buffer between the high intensity, high-rise commercial
Applies to all activity centers, neighborhood
99 Activity Center
areas along SR 99 and the established neighborhoods and public
centers and hubs - Refer to LU-3.7. Removed
Goal E.
facilities west of 76th Avenue West as indicated in the 1994 Stevens
reference to the Memorial Hospital Plan.
Memorial Hospital Master Plan (see Figure 18 below).
E.1
Support a mix of uses without encroaching into single family
Future Land Use designation will replace
neighborhoods. Uses adjoining single family neighborhoods should
this
provide transitions between more intensive use areas through a
combination of building design, landscaping and visual buffering,
and pedestrian -scale streetscape design. • Low: Maximum height of
two stories. • Intermediate: Maximum height of five stories. • High:
Maximum height of nine stories.
Medical/Highway
99
Activity Center
To discourage the expansion of strip commercial development and
Redundant - LU-1.2, 3.1,3.2
Goal F.
encourage a cohesive and functional activity center that allows for
both neighborhood conservation and targeted redevelopment that
includes an appropriate mix of single family and multiple dwelling
units, offices, retail, and business uses, along with public facilities.
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F.1.
In some cases, heavy commercial development (e.g. wholesale or
Not relavant. There is no dedicated
light industrial uses) may still be appropriate where these uses are
Commercial in FLUM framework. It's all
separated from residential uses.
mixed use.
Medical/Highway
To provide an integrated network of pedestrian and bicycle
Addressed in the Transportation Element
99 Activity Center
circulation that connects within and through the activity center to
Goal G.
existing residential areas, the high school, the hospital, and transit
services and facilities.
G.1
Development should be designed for both pedestrian and transit
Addressed in the Transportation Element
access.
Highway 99
Improve access and circulation. Access to businesses for both
Addressed in the Transportation Element
Corridor Goal A.
pedestrians and automobiles is difficult along major portions of the
corridor. The inability of pedestrians to cross the street and for
automobiles to make safe turns is a critical limitation on enhanced
development of the corridor into a stronger economic area. Better
pedestrian crossings are also needed to support transit use,
especially as Highway 99 becomes the focus of future high capacity
transit initiatives.
A.1
Provide for pedestrian access and circulation within development
Addressed in the Transportation Element
focus areas, while coordinating with high -capacity transit along the
Highway 99 corridor.
A.2
Use traffic signals, access management, and rechannelization to
Lu-9.3,9.4.9.5 Also Addressed in the
facilitate pedestrian, business, and residential access while
Transportation Element
maintaining traffic capacity along SR 99. The City should work
collaboratively with WSDOT on these issues, and to develop a
circulation management plan. In some cases the impacts of the
traffic signals can be enhanced by access management,
rechannelization and other measures.
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A.3
Make the corridor more attractive and pedestrian -friendly (e.g., add
Addressed in the Transportation Element
trees and landscaping) through a combination of development
requirements and -when available - public investment.
A.4
Route auto traffic to encourage efficient access to new and existing
Modified. LU 9.7
development while minimizing impacts to surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
Highway 99
The City should consider the different sections along the corridor
Redundant - LU-10, LU-11
Corridor Goal B.
and emphasize their unique opportunities rather than view the
corridor as an undifferentiated continuum. Street improvements
and, in some cases regulatory measures can encourage these
efforts. Focus on specific nodes or segments within the corridor.
Identity elements such as signage should indicate that the corridor is
within the City of Edmonds, and show how connections can be made
to downtown and other Edmonds locations.
B.1.
New development should be high -quality and varied -not generic -
Applies Citywide- LU-1.6,2.2
and include amenities for pedestrians and patrons while
encouraging sustainable practices.
B.2
The City will encourage the retention of commercial uses which
Deleted. Economic Development Element
provide high economic benefit to the city, such as new auto
will address retention of commercial uses
dealerships, and encourage these types of uses to locate within the
which provide high economic benefit
Highway 99 Corridor. When these uses are proposed to be located
within one of the corridor's districts, these uses should also comply
with the goals and design standards outlined for each district.
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B.3
Provide a system of "districts" along the corridor which provide
Some of this is achieved through H-99 sub
opportunities for clusters of development, or themed development
area plan and transportation improvement
areas. Providing focus points for development is intended to help
projects.Rest is achieved through polices
encourage segmentation of the long Highway 99 corridor into
under Goal 10,11
distinct activity nodes which will encourage an Edmonds character
and identity for the corridor. Concepts for the different districts are
identified in the "Highway 99 Subarea Plan," and include the
following.
Health Care District. Located approximately between SW 208th St.
to SW 220th St., the Health Care District is home to variety of health
care facilities and offices, most notably the Swedish Hospital
Edmonds Campus. The Edmonds campus includes 34 facilities and
services, 217 beds, over 450 physicians and specialists and more
than 1,400 staff members. The hospital provides medical and
surgical services including Level IV Trauma emergency medicine,
diagnostic, treatment and support services. There are many other
medical clinics and offices across Highway 99 in Lynnwood as well
as schools and higher education such as Edmonds Woodway High
School, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Edmonds Community
College, within approximately 1.5 miles from the Health Care
Residential Area
Goals
Residential Goal
High quality residential development which is appropriate to the
Housing Element
A.
diverse lifestyle of Edmonds residents should be maintained and
promoted. The options available to the City to influence the quality
of housing for all citizens should be approached realistically in
balancing economic, social, aesthetic and environmental
considerations.
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A.1
Encourage those building custom homes to design and construct
Housing Element
homes with architectural lines which enable them to harmonize with
the surroundings, adding to the community identity and desirability.
A.2
Protect neighborhoods from incompatible additions to existing
Housing Element
buildings that do not harmonize with existing structures in the area.
A.3
Minimize encroachment on view of existing homes by new
LU-2.3,2.4
construction or additions to existing structures
A.4
Support retention and rehabilitation of older housing within
Housing Element
Edmonds whenever it is economically feasible.
A.5
Protect residential areas from incompatible land uses through the
Addressed the same through various
careful control of other types of development and expansion based
policies
upon the following principles:
A.5.a Residential privacy is a fundamental protection to be upheld by
local government.
A.5.b Traffic not directly accessing residences in a neighborhood
must be discouraged.
A.5.c Stable propertyvalues must not be threatened byview, traffic
or land use encroachments.
A.5.d Private property must be protected from adverse
environmental impacts of development including noise, drainage,
traffic, slides, etc.
A.6
Require that new residential development be compatible with the
Redundant. Refer to LU-1.6 andv goals
natural constraints of slopes, soils, geology, drainage, vegetation
under the Environment Section within the
and habitat.
Land Use Element
Residential Goal
A broad range of housing types and densities should be encouraged
Addressed in the Housing Element.
B.
in order that a choice of housing will be available to all Edmonds
(Some of the policies are modified per house
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B.1
Planned Residential Development. Provide options for planned
residential development solutions for residential subdivisions.
B.1.a
Encourage single-family homes in a PRD configuration where
significant benefits for owner and area can be demonstrated (trees,
view, open space, etc.).
B.1.b
Consider attached single-family dwelling units in PRD's near
downtown and shopping centers as an alternative to multiple -family
zoning.
B.2
Multiple. The City's development policies encourage sustainable
high quality site and building design to promote coordinated
development and to preserve the trees, topography and other
natural features of the site. Stereotyped, boxy multiple unit
residential (RM) buildings are to be avoided.
B.2.a
Location Policies. B.2.a.i. RM uses should be located near arterial
or collector streets.
B.2.b
Compatibility Policies. B.2.b.i RM developments should preserve
the privacy and view of surrounding buildings, wherever feasible.
B.2.b.ii The height of RM buildings that abut single family residential
(RS) zones shall be similar to the height permitted in the abutting RS
zone except where the existing vegetation and/or change in
topography can substantially screen one use from another. B.2.b.iii
The design of RM buildings located next to RS zones should be
similar to the design idiom of the single family residence.
bill requirements)
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B.2.c
General Design Policies. B.2.c.i The nonstructural elements of the
building (such as decks, lights, rails, doors, windows and window
easements, materials, textures and colors) should be coordinated to
carry out a unified design concept. B.2.c.ii Site and building plans
should be designed to preserve the natural features (trees, streams,
topography, etc.) of the site rather than forcing the site to meet the
needs of the imposed plan.
B.3
Mobile Homes. Update design standards to ensure quality parks
heavily landscaped both for screening exterior and for appearance of
interior.
Commercial Area
Goals
Commercial
Commercial development in Edmonds shall be located to take
Achieved through our growth strategy -
Development
advantage of its unique locational opportunities while being
Neighborhood cenetrs and hubs approach
Goal A.
consistent and compatible with the character of its surrounding
neighborhood. All commercial development should be designed and
located so that it is economically feasible to operate a business and
provide goods and services to Edmonds residents and tourists in a
safe, convenient and attractive manner, in accordance with the
following policies:
A.1
A sufficient number of sites suited for a variety of commercial uses
Achieved through our growth strategy -
should be identified and reserved for these purposes. The great
Neighborhood cenetrs and hubs approach
majority of such sites should be selected from parcels of land
already identified in the comprehensive plan for commercial use
and/or zoned for such use.
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A.2
Parcels of land previously planned or zoned for commercial use but
New Future Land Use Designations will
which are now or will be identified as unnecessary, or inappropriate
address this
for such use by additional analysis, should be reclassified for other
uses.
A.3
The proliferation of strip commercial areas along Edmonds streets
redundant - LU1.2
and highways and the development of commercial uses poorly
related to surrounding land uses should be strongly discouraged.
A.4
The design and location of all commercial sites should provide for
Transportation
convenient and safe access for customers, employees and
suppliers.
A.5
All commercial developments should be carefully located and
designed to eliminate or minimize the adverse impacts of heavy
traffic volume and other related problems on surrounding land uses.
A.6
All commercial developments should be carefully located and
designed to eliminate or minimize the adverse impacts of heavy
traffic volume and other related problems on surrounding land uses.
Commercial
The Westgate Community Commercial Area. Westgate is comprised
Achieved through our growth strategy -
Development
of commercial development serving a dual purpose: services and
Neighborhood cenetrs and hubs
Goal B.
shopping for both local residents and regional traffic. The intent of
approach.Westgate is one of the
the community commercial designation is to recognize both of these
Neighborhood Center.
purposes by permitting a range of business and mixed use
development while maintaining a neighborhood scale and design
character.
B.1.
Permit uses in Westgate that serve both the local neighborhood and
regional through -traffic
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B.2.
Encourage mixed -use development, including offices and retail
Redundant
spaces in conjunction with residential uses, in a walkable
community center that includes a variety of amenity and open
spaces. The intent is to establish a connection between
neighborhoods; create a desirable center for local residents, while
being inviting to visitors; and unify the larger Westgate district with a
distinctive character.
B.3.
Create mixed -use walkable, compact development tht is
economic ally viable, attractive and community -friendly.
B.4
Improve connectedness for pedestrian and bicycle users in a transit -
friendly environment.
B.5
Prioritize amenity spaces for informal and organized gatherings.
B.6.
Emphasize green building construction, stormwater infiltration, and
a variety of green features.
B.7
Establish a flexible regulating system that creates quality public
spaces by regulating building placement and form.
B.8.
Ensure civic and private investments contribute to increased
infrastructure capacity and benefit the surrounding neighborhoods
and the community at large.
B.9
Encourage the development of a variety of housing choices available
to residents of all economic and age segments
Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial areas are intended to provide a mix of
doesn't apply
Development
services, shopping, gathering places, office space, and housing for
Goal C.
local neighborhoods. The scale of development and intensity of uses
should provide a middle ground between the more intense
commercial uses of the Highway 99 Corridor/ Medical area and the
Downtown Activity Area.
C.1
Neighborhood commercial development should be located at major
Modified & Addressed under Citywide
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C.2
Permit uses in neighborhood commercial areas that are intended to
serve the local neighborhood. Mixed use development should be
encouraged within neighborhood commercial areas
C.3
Provide for transit and pedestrian access, with the provision of
facilities for local automobile traffic. Provide for pedestrian
connections to nearby residential neighborhoods.
C.4
Allow a variety of architectural styles while encouraging public art
and sustainable development practices that support pedestrian
activity and provide for appealing gathering places.
C.5.
Significant attention should be paid to the design of ground level
commercial spaces, which must accommodate a variety of
commercial uses, have street -level entrances, and storefront
facades that are dominated by transparent windows.
C.6
Encourage neighborhood commercial areas to reflect the identity
and character of individual neighborhoods, thus are strengthening
their importance as neighborhood centers. Neighborhood
commercial areas may set additional specific goals for their
community in order to further refine the specific identity they wish to
achieve. Goals and policies for specific neighborhood centers are
detailed below.
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2.1.b
C.6.a Five Corners
C.6.a.i In the Five Corners neighborhood commercial area,
development should be oriented to the street and respond to the
unique character of the intersection, including a planned
intersection improvement. Parking should be provided at the rear of
development, where possible, or underground.
C.6.a.ii Development shall not be more than four stories in height,
and the design should focus on breaking up the mass and bulk of
buildings by incorporating such features as setbacks, varying
rooflines, and landscaping into the design of the site. The mix of
uses should include not less than one quarter commercial space.
C.6.a.iii At a minimum, commercial uses should be located on the
ground level of development. Commercial or residential uses may
occupy upper levels.
C.6.a.iv. As a major intersection, streetscape and way -finding design
should create an attractive "gateway" to the downtown and other
neighborhoods. Intersection and street design should accommodate
and encourage pedestrian connections throughout the
neighborhood commercial area.
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2.1.b
C.6.b. Firdale Village
C.6.a.i In the Firdale Village commercial area, development should
include an attractive mix of uses that create a "neighborhood
village" pedestrian -oriented environment. Commercial spaces shall
be oriented toward the street in order to maximize visibility, and
parking should be primarily accommodated either behind or
underneath structures.
C.6.a.ii Development shall not be more than four stories in height,
and the design should focus on breaking up the mass and bulk of
buildings by incorporating such features as setbacks, varying
rooflines, and landscaping into the design of the site. The mix of
uses should include not less than one quarter commercial space.
Commercial
The Westgate Corridor is generally located between the 100th
Development
Avenue W (9th Avenue S)/Edmonds Way intersection and where
Goal D.
Edmonds Way turns north to enter the downtown area. By virtue of
this location, this corridor serves as both a key transportation
corridor and as an entry into the downtown. Long-established
neighborhoods lie near both sides of the corridor. The plan for this
corridor is to recognize its multiple functions by providing
opportunities for small-scale businesses while promoting
compatible development that will not intrude into established
neighborhoods.
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D.1
Development within the Westgate Corridor should be designed to
recognize its role as part of an entryway into Edmonds and the
downtown. The overall effect should be a corridor that resembles a
landscaped boulevard and median. The landscaped median along
SR-104 should remain as uninterrupted as possible in order to
promote traffic flow and provide an entry effect.
D.2
Permit uses in planned business areas that are primarily intended to
serve the local neighborhood while not contributing significantly to
traffic congestion.
D.3
Provide for transit and pedestrian access to development.
DA
Use design review to encourage the shared or joint use of driveways
and access points by development onto SR-104 in order to support
the movement of traffic in a safe and efficient manner. Site access
shall not be provided from residential streets unless there is no
feasible alternative
D.5
Use design review to ensure that development provides a transition
to adjacent residential neighborhoods. For uses in transitional areas
adjacent to single family neighborhoods, use design techniques
such as the modulation of facades, pitched roofs, stepped -down
building heights, multiple buildings, and landscaping to provide
designs compatible with single family development.
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Commercial The Edmonds Way Corridor consists of portions of Edmonds Way
Development between the 100th Avenue West intersection and Highway 99. This
Goal E. corridor serves as a key transportation corridor, and also provides a
key link between Edmonds and Interstate 5. Established residential
areas lie on both sides of the corridor. An established pattern of
multiple family residential development lies along much of the
corridor, while small-scale businesses can be found primarily near
intersections. A major concern is that the more intensive
development that occurs along the corridor should not interfere with
the flow of through traffic or intrude into adjoining established
communities.
E.1 Permit uses in planned multiple family or small-scale business
developments that are designed to minimize contributing
significantly to traffic congestion.
E.2 Provide for transit and pedestrian access to development.
E.3 Use design review to encourage the shared or joint use of driveways
and access points by development onto SR-104 in order to support
the movement of traffic in a safe and efficient manner. Site access
should not be provided from residential streets unless there is no
feasible alternative.
E.4 Use design review to ensure that development provides a transition
to adjacent residential neighborhoods. For uses in transitional areas
adjacent to single family neighborhoods, use design techniques
such as the modulation of facades, pitched roofs, stepped -down
building heights, multiple buildings, and landscaping to provide
designs compatible with single family development. Make use of
natural topography to buffer incompatible development whenever
possible.
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2.1.b
Commercial
Sexually Oriented Businesses are regulated by specific licensing and
Deleted. Planning Board
Development
operating provisions in the City Code. However, land use and zoning
Discussion/recommendation
Goal F.
regulations are also required to mitigate and reduce the adverse
secondary effects of these uses. These secondary effects are
detailed in the findings adopted by Ordinance No. 3117 on October
15, 1996. As commercial uses, sexually oriented businesses should
be limited to areas which can support the traffic and site
requirements of these businesses while also assuring that their
adverse secondary effects are mitigated.
Industrial Land
Use Goals &
Policies
Industrial Land
A select number of industrial areas should be located and developed
LU-13
Use Goal A.
which are reasonably attractive and contribute to the economic
growth and stability of Edmonds without degrading its natural or
residential living environment, in accordance with the following
policies:
A.1
Light industrial uses should be given preference over heavy
LU-13.1
industrial uses.
A.2
The clustering of industrial uses in planned industrial parks should
Do not recommend
be required when the site is adequate.
A.3
Adequate buffers of landscaping, compatible transitional land uses
LU 13.2
and open space should be utilized to protect surrounding land areas
from the adverse effects of industrial land use. Particular attention
should be given to protecting residential areas, parks and other
public -institutional land uses.
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AA
All industrial areas should be located where direct access can be
LU 13.3
provided to regional ground transportation systems (major State
Highways and/or railroad lines).
Open Space
Goals & Policies
Open Space Goal
Open space must be seen as an essential element determining the
LU 14
A.
character and quality of the Edmonds environment, in accordance
with the following policies.
A.1
Undeveloped public property should be studied to determine its
LU14.1
suitability and appropriate areas designed as open space. No city -
owned property should be relinquished until all possible community
uses have been explored.
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A.2
All feasible means should be used to preserve the following open
LU14.3
spaces:
A.2.a Lands which have unique scientific or educational value.
A.2.b Areas which have an abundance of wildlife, particularly where
there are linked wildlife corridors or habitats of rare or endangered
species.
A.2.c Natural and green belt areas adjacent to highways and arterials
with the priority to highways classified as scenic.
A.2.d Areas which have steep slopes or are in major stream drainage
ways, particularly those areas which have significance to Edmonds
residents as water sheds or natural drainage ways.
A.2.e Land which can serve as buffers between residential and
commercial or industrial development.
A.2.f Bogs and wetlands.
A.2.g Land which can serve as buffers between high noise
environments and adjacent uses.
A.2.h Lands which would have unique suitability for future passive or
active recreational use.
A.2.i Areas which would have unique rare or endangered types of
vegetation. -
A.3
Open space should be distributed throughout the urban areas in
Made this relavant to the PROS plan
such a manner that there is both visual relief and variety in the
pattern of development and that there is sufficient space for active
and passive recreation. Provide views and open space in areas of
high density housing by requiring adequate setback space and
separation between structures.
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Open Space Goal
Edmonds possesses a most unique and valuable quality in its
Waterfront
B.
location on Puget Sound. The natural supply of prime recreational
open space, particularly beaches and waterfront areas, must be
accessible to the public, in accordance with the following policies:
B.1
Edmonds saltwater shorelines and other waterfront areas should
receive special consideration in all future acquisition and
preservation programs.
B.2
Wherever possible, provide public access to public bodies of water.
Soils and
Topography
Goals & Policies
Soils and
Future development in areas of steep slope and potentially
LU19
Topography Goal
hazardous soil conditions should be based on site development
A.
which preserves the natural site characteristics in accordance with
the following policies:
A.1
Large lots or flexible subdivision procedures, such as PRD's, should
Modified LU19.3
be used in these areas to preserve the site and reduce impervious
surfaces, cuts and fills.
A.2
Streets and access ways should be designed to conform to the
LU 19.4
natural topography, reduce runoff and minimize grading of hillsides.
Soils and
Development on steep slopes or hazardous soil conditions should
LU 19.5
Topography Goal
preserve the natural features of the site, in accordance with the
B.
following policies:
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Grading and Filling.
B.1.a Grading, filling, and tree cutting shall be restricted to building
pads, driveways, access ways and other impervious surfaces.
B.1.b Grading shall not jeopardize the stability of any slope, or of an
adjacent property.
B.1.c Only minimal amounts of cut and fill on hillsides should be
permitted so that the natural topography can be preserved. Fill shall
not be used to create a yard on steeply sloped property.
B.1.d Fill and excavated dirt shall not be pushed down the slope.
Building Construction.
B.2.a Buildings on slopes of 15 percent or greater shall be designed
to cause minimum disruption to the natural topography.
B.2.b Retaining walls are discouraged on steep slopes. If they are
used they should be small and should not support construction of
improvements which do not conform to the topography.
B.2.c Water detention devices shall be used to maintain the velocity
of runoff at predevelopment levels.
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2.1.b
Erosion Control.
B.3.a Temporary measures shall be taken to reduce erosion during
construction.
B.3.b Natural vegetation should be preserved wherever possible to
reduce erosion and stabilize slopes, particularly on the downhill
property line.
B.3.c Slopes should be stabilized with deep rooted vegetation and
mulch, or other materials to prevent erosion and siltation of drainage
ways.
Vegetation and
Wildlife Goals &
Polcies
Vegetation and
The city should ensure that its woodlands, marshes and other areas
LU 20
Wildlife Goal A.
containing natural vegetation are preserved, in accordance with the
following policies:
A.1
Critical areas will be designated and protected using the best
LU 16.1
available science (BAS).
A.2
The removal of trees should be minimized, particularly when they are
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located on steep slopes or hazardous soils. Subdivision layouts,
buildings and roads should be designed so that existing trees are
preserved.
A.3
Trees that are diseased, damaged, or unstable should be removed.
Tree code
Vegetation and
The city should promote and increase public awareness and pride in
LU 21
Wildlife Goal B.
its wildlife heritage. Special emphasis should be directed toward
preserving the natural habitats (woodlands, marshes, streams and
beaches) of the city's wildlife in accordance with the following
policies:
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B.1
Establish and maintain a variety of educational and recreational
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programs and activities for all age levels
B.2
Erect and maintain educational displays that identify some of the
LU 22
more common plants and animals and their ecosystems and
habitats, including at streams, beaches, abnd marshes.
B.3
Prevent the unnecessary disturbance of native species and their
respective habitats.
B.4
Encourage landscaping and site improvement on city -owned
property which recognizes value of habitat in overall site design.
Air Pollution
Air Pollution Goal
Clean air is a right to all citizens of the City of Edmonds and should
Climate Element
A.
be protected and maintained in accordance with the following
policies:
A.1
Discourage expansion of arterials which will substantially increase
line sources of pollution.
A.2
Encourage arrangements of activities which will generate the fewest
necessary automobile trip miles while avoiding undue concentration
of like uses.
A.3
Support, through political action, strong enforcement policies and
ordinances in the regional pollution control agency.
A.4
Support, by political action and financial participation, the
establishment of public transportation in the community as an
alternative to dependence on individual vehicles.
A.5
Encourage programs supporting commute trip reduction.
Noise Pollution
Goals & Policies
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Noise Pollution
Preserve the quiet residential environment of the city by limiting
Mandated through code already
Goal A.
increases in noise and reducing unnecessary noise where it now
exists in accordance with the following policies:
A.1
The city should partner with other jurisdictions in seeking to enforce
appropriate noise standards within the city.
A.2
Any ordinances adopted by the city should recognize the variety and
quality of noise environments, including natural ecosystems.
A.3
It is the policy of the city to minimize noise created by the railroad.
Urban Growth
Areas Goals &
Policies
Urban Growth
Plan for the logical extension of services and development within the
Included in the narrative. Can leave the
Area Goal A.
City's urban growth area.
policies as is if recommended.
A.1
Encourage the annexation of the City's designated urban growth
area into the city.
A.2
To provide for orderly transitions, adopt comparable zoning and
comprehensive plan designations for areas annexing into the City.
A.3
Adopted plans and policies for the urban growth areas shall be
consistant and compatible with the general comprehensive plan
goals and policies for the City.
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Draft Land use Goals & Policies
Goal/ Policy
Planning Board comment/ suggestion
Staff Notes
Number
Numbers
refer to the
document
reviewed by
the planning
board during
the meeting
on July 24th
LU-1.1 and LU-
Conflict with one another.
Reorganize citywide & centers/hubs specific
2.3
LU-1.1 sets a policy of adding infrastructure and resources
where they are already strong.
LU-2.3 sets a policy of adding infrastructure and resources
where they are weak.
L 1.1
Remove the word water supply
Removed
LU 1
Promote development of hubs and centers as the focus for
Added new goal LU3
growth in a way that enhances a sense of place and
provides good quality of life for all residents.
LU 1.2
This policy seems in conflict with HWY 99 development
Modified language - Promote place based solutions to
mitigate existing corridor developments to enable walkability
and livability
Narrative will include something on these lines - We have
existing land use patterns that limit the walkability, livability.
Place based approach shall prevent future corridor dev
LU 1.3
Modified - Prioritize civic uses and services near centers and
hubs
Added new policy underneath - New developments shall
consider environmental, economic, social, and human health
impacts.
LU 1.6
revised to say: Implement appropriate zoning regulations
Added revised text
to create opportunities for housing and jobs consistent
with state and regional goals and targets for the planning
period ending in 2044, as shown in Table YY.
General
Suggestion has been applied throughout element
Unless a goal or policy is based on a specific asset of a
Suggestion
neighborhood or subarea, apply that goal or policy to all
Edmonds neighborhoods.
For example, either aim to maintain views everywhere in
Edmonds, or drop policies about maintaining views.
Similarly, make open space, pocket parks, trails, gathering
spaces, recreational facilities, and tree canopy policies
apply to all neighborhoods and subareas of Edmonds.
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General
Suggestion
Extract policies within specific areas, like Downtown, that
apply to other hubs and centers as well and include them
in the hubs and centers section. Or if they apply to all
areas create a section for that if it doesn't exist. To that
end, the Goal LU-3 would be better to read: "Support
downtown Edmonds in its role as a destination for the
entire city and as a regional destination." Don't use
"human scale." It's too jargony.
Suggestion has been applied throughout element with
exception of removing term "human scale"; this term will be
called out in the document and defined
Reformat
Hard to follow, has missing elements, and puts specific
neighborhood goals on the same level as overall City-wide
goals.
Structure has been changed per PB's recommendation to -
1.eitywide
2.Neighborhood Centers and Hubs
3.Activity Centers — Downtown, H-99
4.Bingle Use Areas
a)[Residential Neighborhoods
b)Commercial
c)Mdustrial
d)®pen Space
5.[Natural Environment
a)Critical Areas
b)Boils And Topography
c)Habitat, Vegetation, And Wildlife
d)Tree Canopy
Suggest adding a definitions section to explain the terms in
the document
Suggested structure-
1.Growth (comply with State direction)
2.Equity (add infrastructure & public assets equitably)
3.Neighborhoods (LU-9, LU-10, LU-11, & LU-3 "human
scale" as a City -Wide goal)
a.Downtown
b.Creative District
c. Hwy 99
d.Edmonds Way Corridor
e.Hubs and Centers
f.Single-Family/Multi-Family Residential
i.Maintain current neighborhood -specific assets
4.Other Land Uses
a.Commercial
b.Industrial
c.Open Space
d.Waterfront (unless it has a standalone element)
5.Prevent Environmental Degradation
a.Critical Areas
b.Soils &Topography
c.Habitat, Vegetation & Wildlife
6.Human Services
Suggestion for a Policy related to Equity
This was discussed at the meeting and staff agrees that
capital investments in infrastructure should be prioritized in
areas that have been traditionally underserved. However,
investments in downtown should not be discouraged if they
are achieved through development partnerships, compliance
requirements and/or grants
Promote equity by investing in underserved
neighborhoods where infrastructure and public
resources are currently weaker than they are in other
places(for example, parks, trails, libraries, community
centers, sidewalks, storm water systems, etc.)
This includes not adding more infrastructure and public
assets where they are already plentiful and strong. For
example, not adding more public facilities and resources
to Downtown or the Creative District.
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2.1.c
Add policies from 2020 - "Quality construction of housing
As we have modified / combined the existing goals & policies,
is important to retain localized heritage and aesthetics"
where is this specific one now
believe they meant quality goals under each element.
Revise/ reorganize policies LU-1.1, LU-3.2, LU-5.1.
This is again in relation to goal 1.1, 2.3 discussion
LU 14
Goal of zoning for Sexually Oriented Businesses be
Removed; the law is met by having it in our code.
removed if its not a LAW
Suggestion for a Citywide Goal
Human/pedestrian-scaled and public -transportation -
oriented structures and infrastructure be a goal for all of
Edmonds. Human scaled structures and infrastructure
include walkability, human scaled building heights, ground
floor pedestrian engagement, mixed use
Include a policy of no new construction in the critical areas
Will be addressed in the Waterfront section of goals &
of the waterfront that will be submerged at high tide by sea
policies
level rise by the end of the century, and that the at -risk
areas of the waterfront become a low -infrastructure park,
as was requested by Edmonds citizens in the recent
Waterfront design -input sessions.
LU 1.2
Conflicts with Edmonds Way Plan for corridor based
Agreed; corridor development policy has been revised.
design
LU 2
Bad grammar
LU 2.1, 2.2,2.3
How do you reconcile the policy to promote development
Revise the existing - Need two different policies -
Enable growth , leverage services and amenities in areas
in areas with existing infrastructure and also say to invest
in underserved areas?
where its appropriate and where there is infrastructure
Enable capital facilities and investments in underserved
areas
LU 2.4
The first and second sentences are two separate policies
Community engagement policy will be added as a common
and may well conflict as it is written. In the first sentence,
policy for all the elements in the final document.
perhaps you are meaning to say "Conduct community
input and engagement in the planning and development
The later part is policy LU-2.1
process, and consider needs and preferences heard
from the diverse voices in the community."
The second sentence should be a standalone policy and
should state that not only will analysis be done, but it will
be factored into planning and development processes.
LU 3
Can we make this apply to hubs and centers not just
Made it more general
downtown?
LU 3.2,3.3,3.4
should apply to all centers and hubs otherwise it appears
Changed
to prioritize downtown, when other policies say there will
be equity across hubs and centers. There could be a policy
in this section that focuses on government and cultural
facilities that draw residents and visitors to downtown.
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2.1.c
LU 3.1
The first sentence is narrative that doesn't belong in a
LU-7.1
policy. The policy should read: "Provide incentives and
address systemic challenges to bring historic structures
into the future including seismic retrofits, accessibility,
and code upgrades that encourage adaptive reuse
LU 3.5
Do we have data that says people want paid parking?
Specified in the Transportation Element
The policy would be better to say "Develop a parking plan
that includes parking management strategies that align
with the overall goal of parking in the downtown area.
LU 3.6
No street parking?
Curb space management will be addressed as a part of the
transportation element
LU 3.7
"Important public views" is weird
Modified. Refer to LU 2.3, 2.4
- Applicable throughout the city
LU 3.9
This should be in all hubs and centers
LU 4.3
LU 4
Can we make this an overarching Goal, not just for
Yes, addressed via policies under Goals 1,2
Downtown?
LU 5.2
Remove Dayton St.
Made this a citywide - Activity centers, neighborhood centers
and hubs
LU 6
should be focused on developing hubs along HWY 99
Achieved through LU-9, LU-10.1, 10.2, 10.3
a goal such as: "Transform the HWY 99 sub area to focus
on three distinct districts that provide nearby communities
with mixed -use, walkable environments with a sense of
place."
LU 6.2
Why is this just in HWY 99?
There is an overall community engagement goal, but this
specifies equitable engagement specifically in H99 area as
most of the marginalized communities are identified in this
area per EEF
LU 6.6, 6.7
should be focused in relation to developing the three hubs
Needs special focus along the corridor. Also addressed in the
and centers.
Transportation Element
LU 6.8
Explicitly require access off SR 104, consistent with 2020
LU 9.8
Comp Plan.
LU 6.9 (text
Included in what? Is this a comment?
Made this a citywide goal - LU 2.7,2.8
related to
implementatio
Why is this only H99
LU 7
Define the districts in the Goal?
LU 10
LU 7.1
Isn't this true for all hubs and centers?
yes it is. But this is specific to H-99
LU 8
this should be for the entire city.
Community Design element specifies developing
neighborhood action planning framework
LU 8.1
1 oppose this policy The emergency ordinance requiring
step backs for buildings provide sufficient transition. No
need to go further. Also, 85' tall buildings anywhere in the
city are not the right scale for the community.
LU 9.9
Not sure this will fly... developers need to be able to offer
what the market desires
LU 9.10
How can the city require this?
Existing practice
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2.1.c
LU 10
Please put this in common language. "Activate the ground
plane" and "integrated place -making approach" are terms
the lay person is not familiar with.
Simplified
LU 13
Does this Goal conflict with the Centers/Hubs approach?
Deleted
From existing
Comp Plan
Can we pull in D4 and D5 from excising comp plan? Limit
access for commercial businesses to SR104
Added D4, D5 doesn't apply as we are deviating from corridor
development
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