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2024-11-25 Planning Board PacketAgenda Edmonds Planning Board SPECIAL MEETING BRACKETT ROOM 121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020 NOVEMBER 25, 2024, 7:00 PM MEETING INFORMATION This is a Hybrid meeting: The in -person portion of the meeting will now be at 7PM in the Brackett Room on the 3rd floor of City Hall. Zoom Link below for those attending online. Meeting Link:https://edmondswa- gov.zoom.us/s/87322872194?pwd=WFdxTWJIQmxlTG9LZkc3KOhuS014QT09 Meeting ID: 873 2287 2194 Passcode:007978 Or Telephone : US:US: +1 253 215 8782 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Previous meeting minutes 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review of revised draft Transportation Element with Project List B. Recommendation for Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA A. Extended Agenda 10. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS 11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Edmonds Planning Board Agenda November 25, 2024 Page 1 12. ADJOURNMENT Edmonds Planning Board Agenda November 25, 2024 Page 2 2.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Previous meeting minutes Staff Lead: Mike Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History Based on Board feedback, staff asked the new transcription provider for more focused summary minutes. Draft minutes for the following meetings are attached: October 9th, 2024 Regular Meeting October 17th, 2024 Special Meeting Staff Recommendation Review/Approve previous meeting minutes. Narrative N/A Attachments: Draft October 9 Regular meeting minutes Draft October 17 Special meeting minutes Packet Pg. 3 2.A.a CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Hybrid Meeting October 9, 2024 Vice Chair Golembiewski called the hybrid meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:01 p.m. at Edmonds City Hall and on Zoom. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES The Land Acknowledgement was read by George Bennett. Board Members Present Staff Present Jeremy Mitchell, Chair Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation, & Human Services Director Lauren Golembiewski, Vice Chair Shannon Burley, Parks, Recreation, & Human Services Deputy Director George Bennett (alternate) Mike Clugston, Acting Planning Manager Judi Gladstone Rob English, City Engineer Lee Hankins Brad Shipley Nick Maxwell Shane Hope, Interim Planning and Development Director Steven Li Navyusha Pentakota Jon Milkey Isaac Fortin, Student Rep. Board Members Absent None READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION MADE BY BOARD MEMBER GLADSTONE, SECOND BY BOARD MEMBER MAXWELL, TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. AUDIENCE COMMENTS None. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Pagel of 4 Packet Pg. 4 2.A.a ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Draft Comprehensive Plan Element Review Capital Facilities Draft Element. • Under Capital Facilities Goal C176.3, the policy needs to be more direct, rather than just using the phrase, "consider future climate conditions." Policies need to be specific enough to provide direction without mimicking what the code should say. • In the future needs section where it states, "the following documents identifying the facilities needed to support project growth," it seems like a circular equation. So it may be appropriate to state that it will be modified based on whatever alternative is adopted by the city as a comp plan. • Language could be clarified to reference the capital facilities capital improvement plans but not the time period to be more clear about CFP v. CIP. • Discussion regarding CF2, where it says develop and expand capital facilities, consider using a phrase such as "expand where appropriate." Perhaps evaluate capital facilities to effectively meet the needs of a growing city, something broad, which includes both new and old. • Also regarding CF2, and throughout, "efficiency" is ambiguous. Suggested replacements - cost efficient or fiscally responsible, or highest and best use. • State Clean Energy Building Act should be Clean Building Act. • The metric of square feet could be more general. Utilities Draft Element • Firefighting volumes or pressures are already built into the analysis for water, sewer, et cetera. • Goal UT1, under Policy 1, where it states, "ensure systems are aligned with community growth and land use planning," to make sure that the systems line up with the land use element, as well as the climate element, or perhaps say the comprehensive plan since that includes both. • Under 1.6, discussing prioritizing regular maintenance, repair and upgrading of utility to ensure reliability and meet future demand, this should also be consistent with the climate element. • Under UT4, stormwater, 4.1, it should be recognized that the flood risks are increasing. • On UT2, promote public awareness and education, that job belongs to the utilities. • Future projections and challenges section, regulatory requirements should be added there. • On 1.2, the language should reflect that it can be provided within a reasonable amount of time. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg. 5 2.A.a • It could be stated to only actually build projects that can be serviced, but still allow development, because some of these projects could be in the works for a long time. • On 1.5, it was suggested that this policy focus on a more holistic look at utilities when there are projects going on. • On 1.6, reliability and resiliency should be more specific. • Regarding the topic of emerging technologies regarding stormwater, policies around educating the public about rain gardens, stormwater management, surface water management, et cetera, should be included. • Regarding UT 1.9 regarding sanitary sewer systems and failing septic systems, there are some active septic systems. Although it is permissible to repair failing septic systems, connection to sewer utilities is encouraged. • It should be clearly stated that the city is going to run as fiscally responsible as possible and that it is going to pass the cost of new development to the developer and make it a guiding principle. • Telecommunications and internet should be a priority for economic development. • The climate section will require reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, which means using more renewable energy. UT 1.3 could mention targets for renewables, both in housing and land use, which would determine whether a PSE or PUD is being referred to. Culture, History and Urban Design Draft Element • Arts and culture elements can be incorporated into the budgets of some of the departments, i.e., the Department of Community Development. • Suggestions regarding combining culture and art with urban design and encouraging developers to integrate artistic elements into building development. • Regarding 2.2, suggested to replace "considering investing in the next generation" with "seek opportunities to support the next generation." • On CD4, remove "reflect Edmonds' heritage" so that it would read "Maintain the cultural resources and historic sites of Edmonds." • Regarding Goal 5, 2 and 3, this may not be the right place for them, and Goal 4 should have been removed. • Regarding "The urban design framework shall be developed with participation from relevant city departments." This may be a section that needs scrubbing. • On CD3.3 and if cultural spaces are defined, it is a community center or a performing arts center or a special dedicated art space, for either performing or visual art. • On Goal I and 2, it should be included to state something about considering investing in the next generation of Edmonds artists and creating access to all. The wording is vague and needs further clarification. Discussion regarding the Climate Change section will be discussed at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS None. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Packet Pg. 6 2.A.a SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT None. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA The next meeting will be on October 17th and will include the elements of housing and land use, as well as climate, if time allows. At the next meeting, October 23rd, will be recommended comp plan preferred alternative and then the transportation element. October 30th will focus on the future land use map based upon the preferred alternative. November 13th will be to review additional information for comp plan update. November 25 is a special meeting to make the recommendation of the final comp plan. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS None. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 9, 2024 Page 4 of 4 Packet Pg. 7 2.A.b CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Minutes of Hybrid Meeting October 17, 2024 Vice Chair Golembiewski called the hybrid meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:05 p.m. at Edmonds City Hall and on Zoom. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES The Land Acknowledgement was read by Board Member Milkey. Board Members Present Jeremy Mitchell, Chair Lauren Golembiewski, Vice Chair George Bennett (alternate) Lee Hankins Nick Maxwell Steven Li Jon Milkey Judi Gladstone Board Members Absent Isaac Fortin, Student Rep. Staff Present Shane Hope, Planning & Development Navyusha Pentakota, Planning & Development READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES VICE CHAIR GOLEMBIEWSKI STATED THAT THE REGULAR MINUTES WOULD BE APPROVED ON THE BOARD'S REGULAR MINUTES AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. AUDIENCE COMMENTS None. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 17, 2024 Pagel of 3 Packet Pg. 8 2.A.b ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comprehensive Plan - Land Use, Housing, Climate Elements. Land Use Elements • Center and Hubs as growth opportunities and their impact on existing public transportation and infrastructure. • Land Use Policy 1.8, rather than use "imageability," perhaps use recognize and enhance. • Land Use Policy 1.10, there is an updated version that will be emailed to board members. • Discussed differences between activity centers and centers and hubs, which have differences in scale, as well as activity centers being more commercial in nature. • Discussed the need to include both Low -density Residential 1 and Low -density Residential 2. Keeping the two provides some flexibility. There needs to be language on the differences to avoid litigation. • Discussed possibility of condensing the zoning for the Edmonds Way corridor. • Land Use Policy 10.3, removing culverts for a fish passage, is only useful if it helps fish move to another area - make sure there is benefit for the dollars spent. • Discussed that the developers should have to contribute to the community benefit and partner with the city. • On Land Use 15.2, discussion regarding whether or not to adjust standards and regulations. It was discussed that there are certain things within 1110 where you can't have development standards that prohibit one of the missing housing types. • Alternative A and Alternative B to be dismissed at the next board meeting, but overall they are different in scale, density, height differences. Housing Elements • Regarding Goal H1, consider using a stronger word than "enable," perhaps "enable and encourage" or "enable and promote." • Promoting the use of ADUs was also discussed. • Goal H4, promoting rehabbing and restoring suitable housing stock, possibility of providing support for home repair. • Also discussed the possibility of providing some support for rent stabilization and affordable home ownership. • Goal H7 is a much larger conversation. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 17, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Packet Pg. 9 2.A.b • Questions regarding moving some of the policies up in the land use section to the housing section. • 10.1 is not limited to centers and hubs. • H10.6 and H2.1 are similar and perhaps the language could be cleaned up or consolidated. • Discussed forming a policy around prioritizing efforts to achieve a geographic balance in finding housing. • Discussion regarding excluding critical areas from building. Due to the time, the discussion regarding the Climate section will be discussed at the next meeting. CHAIR MICHELL MADE A MOTION TO EXTEND TO 9:15. BOARD MEMBER GLADSTONE SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WAS NOT A CONSENSUS. NEW BUSINESS None. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT None. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA The next regular meeting is the larger discussion on the draft preferred alternative recommendation, 10/23. The one after that is looking at the land use maps, 10/30. November 13th will be the discussion about the final draft recommendations. There is then a special meeting on November 25th to wrap up and present a final draft recommendation. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS None. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 17, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Packet Pg. 10 7.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Review of revised draft Transportation Element with Project List Staff Lead: Shane Hope Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History The City's Comprehensive Plan is being updated, as periodically required under the Growth Management Act. The next due date for adoption of Edmonds' updated Comprehensive Plan, which must include a Transportation Element, is December 31, 2024. The Planning Board's last review of the draft Transportation Element was on October 30, 2024. Since then, the element has been revised. Staff Recommendation For the Planning Board to review the revised Transportation Element, including the project list, and recommend that the City Council include it in the Comprehensive Plan update. Narrative The Transportation Element of a citywide Comprehensive Plan must contain certain components and be consistent with other elements of the Plan and with Growth Management Act requirements. A Revised Draft Transportation Element, including a list of transportation projects, has been developed. (See attachment.) The revised draft element incorporates some points made by the Planning Board at its October 30 meeting. In addition, the revised draft contains a list of transportation projects, consistent with the Preferred Alternative selected by the City Council to guide future growth patterns. It also includes a level of service standard for transit and other small changes. City engineering staff, with consultants, will present the information at the Planning Board's special meeting on November 25, 2024. Attachments: FINAL DRAFT - Edmonds Transportation Master Plan Draft October 30 minutes excerpt PB presentation Transportation Element November 2024 Packet Pg. 11 7.A.a Prepared for: City of Edmonds November 2024 Prepared by: transpogroup Vr 12131 113th Avenue NE, Suite 203 Kirkland, WA 98034 425-821-36651 www.transpogroup.com © 2024 Transpo Group Packet Pg. 12 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Table of Contents November 2024 Introductionto the Plan.............................................................................................................. 1 PlanDevelopment...................................................................................................................... 2 3 Consistency with Other Agencies............................................................................................... c 3 E 2 WSDOT Highway Improvement Program & Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program.. 3 w Puget Sound Regional Council............................................................................................... _ 4 CU Snohomish County and Adjacent Cities.................................................................................. r_ 5 0 CommunityTransit................................................................................................................. 5 L Federal and State Air Quality Regulations.............................................................................. 5 ca 1. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions................................................................ L 6 1.1. Roadway Network...................................................................................................... 6 v 1.2. Traffic Operations......................................................................................................17 1.3. Traffic Safety.............................................................................................................20 0 3: 1.4. Freight Routes...........................................................................................................22 1.5. Transit.......................................................................................................................24 N 1.6. Active Transportation Facilities..................................................................................29 0 .y 2. Forecasts & Evaluation a ......................................................................................................33 2.1. Travel Forecast Model...............................................................................................33 = 0 2.2. Forecast Methodology...............................................................................................34 a 2.3. Forecast Evaluation...................................................................................................34 L d 2.4. Transportation Projects & Programs..........................................................................46 0 2.5. Technology Considerations.......................................................................................58 CU r_ 3. Goals and Policies.............................................................................................................59 4. Plan Implementation..........................................................................................................66 0 4.1. Project and Programs Cost Estimates.......................................................................66 W c 4.2. Funding Analysis with Existing Revenue Sources......................................................68 0 E 4.3. Forecasted Revenue Shortfall...................................................................................71 w 4.4. Potential Options to Balance the Plan........................................................................72 a 4.5. Reassessment Strategy 73 0 J Q Z LL C d E t U ca r 7 a Packet Pg. 13 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT List of Tables November 2024 Table 1-1 Roadway Level of Service Overview.........................................................................14 Table 1-2 - Pedestrian Level of Service Overview.....................................................................15 Table 1-3 Bicycle Level of Service Overview.............................................................................15 Table 1-4 Transit Level of Service Overview.............................................................................16 Table 1-5 Existing (Spring 2024) Roadway Level of Service Overview.....................................17 Table 1-6 Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards..........................................................................18 Table 1-7 Intersections with Elevated Collision Rates...............................................................22 Table 1-8 May 2023 Community Transit Routes and Daily Ridership........................................25 Table 1-9 Edmonds Park and Rides..........................................................................................27 Table 2-1 City of Edmonds Land Use Growth...........................................................................34 Table 2-3 Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Definitions..................................................37 Table 2-3 Roadway and Intersection Projects...........................................................................47 Table 2-4 2044 Transportation Improvement Project List: Active Transportation .......................51 Table 2-5 Project Prioritization Scoring Methodology................................................................56 Table 2-6 Transportation Planning Studies...............................................................................57 Table 4-1 Transportation Project and Program Costs (2024 — 2044).........................................67 Table 4-2 2024-2044 Transportation Revenues.......................................................................69 Table 4-3 Forecasted Revenues and Costs..............................................................................72 List of FiguresMn Figure 0-1 Transportation Plan Approach................................................................................... 3 Figure 1 1 Edmonds Roadway Network 7 = Figure 1-2 Roadway Functional Classification............................................................................ 9 a L Figure 1-3 Existing (2023) Roadway Average Daily Traffic (ADT).............................................12 N Figure 1-4 Existing (2023) Roadway Level of Service...............................................................19 Figure 1-5 Citywide Collision Rates (2018-2022)......................................................................20 0 Figure 1-6 Citywide Collisions Map (2018 — 2022)....................................................................21 CU Figure 1-7 WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) Map ............................23 n Figure 1-8 Community Transit Fixed Routes in Edmonds.........................................................26 c Figure 1-9 Existing Pedestrian Facilities....................................................................................30 Figure 1-10 Existing Bicycle Facilities.......................................................................................32 Figure 2-1 Forecast 2044 Roadway Level of Service................................................................35 E Figure 2-2 Planned Pedestrian Network....................................................................................38 w Figure 2-3 Planned Bicycle Network.........................................................................................40 Figure 2-4 Pedestrian LOS........................................................................................................42 a Figure2-5 Bicycle LOS.............................................................................................................43 0 Figure 2-6 Forecast 2044 Transit LOS......................................................................................45 Figure 2-7 Roadway and Intersection Projects..........................................................................50 a z Figure 2-8 Active Transportation Projects.................................................................................55 a� E r a Packet Pg. 14 7.A.a r d 'o L a �3 _ d E d w 0 cu r- 0 a _ 0 L ca L L O 3 d as N _ O 0 0 _ O a L d C� G _ 0 cam+ L 0 Q _ cc L _ 0 E W Q Packet Pg. 15 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Introduction to the Plan The City of Edmonds network of highways, roads, sidewalks, trails, railroads, and transit services move residents, visitors, and goods into, though, and out of the community. Today's circulation routes and infrastructure reflect the incremental development patterns of the past. Updates have occurred as transportation modes have changed, as demands on the system have expanded, and as the City has grown and integrated with regional highway and trail systems. Optimizing existing infrastructure and planning for future needs is necessary to maintain an efficient system that will serve the City into the future. A comprehensive, well - planned, and efficiently functioning transportation system is essential to Edmonds's long-term growth and sustained vitality. The Transportation Plan provides the framework to guide growth and development of the City's transportation infrastructure. It integrates land use and the transportation system, responding to current needs and ensuring that all future developments are adequately served. The Transportation Plan addresses the development of a balanced, multimodal transportation system for the City and adjacent unincorporated portions of the Edmonds Urban Growth Area (UGA) and recognizes the regional nature of the transportation system and the need for continuing interagency coordination. This Transportation Plan is based on a study of the existing transportation network in the City of Edmonds, combined with a 20-year (2044) projection of future growth and transportation needs. The document includes five sections: 1. Consistency with other Agencies 2. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions 3. Forecasts Evaluation 4. Goals and Policies 5. Implementation As a companion document, the Transportation Plan implements the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Consistent with the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Element establishes a policy framework for making decisions in the City, the guiding principles, and describes a strategy for accomplishing this vision over the 20-year planning horizon. Based on the goals and policies in the Transportation Element, the Transportation Plan is intended to serve as a guide for transportation decisions to address both short- and long-term needs. To meet Growth Management Act (GMA)' requirements, the Transportation Element and Transportation Plan must identify existing transportation system characteristics, establish standards for levels of service, and identify existing and future deficiencies based on land use growth projections. The Transportation Plan also discusses roadway mobility and accessibility needs, and identifies improvements necessary to enhance safety, travel by active modes, and public transit support. Washington State 36.70A RCW. Available at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=36.70A r Packet Pg. 16 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Plan Development Development of an updated City of Edmonds Transportation Plan was commissioned by the City Council in 2022 to replace the adopted 2015 City of Edmonds's Transportation Plan. The Plan addresses transportation needs, improvement projects, and funding sources to support the projected residential and employment growth through the year 2044. The Plan is also intended to satisfy GMA requirements. The following sections summarize the regulatory setting and regional planning efforts that guided the development of the Transportation Plan. Growth Management Act Under GMA (RCW 36.70A.070), a transportation element is required to assess the needs of a community and determine how to provide appropriate transportation facilities for current and future residents. A 2023 GMA amendment included requirements to develop and implement a multimodal level of service (MMLOS) for pedestrian, bicycle and transit travel in addition to vehicular level of service (LOS). The transportation element must contain: • Inventory of existing multimodal facilities; • Assessment of future multimodal facility needs to meet current and future demands; • Multi -year plan for financing proposed vehicular and multimodal transportation improvements; • Forecasts of traffic for at least 10 years based on adopted land use plan; • Level of service (LOS) standards for arterials, active transportation facilities, and public transportation, including actions to bring deficient facilities into compliance; • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, and; • Identification of intergovernmental coordination efforts. Under GMA, development may not occur if the development will cause the transportation facility to decline below the City's adopted level of service standard unless strategies are identified and implemented within six years of the development to accommodate the development's impact to the transportation system. To accommodate the impacts of the development, local governments may change the phasing or timing of new development, provide transportation facilities or services to serve the new development, reduce the LOS standard, or revise the land use element. Finally, the transportation element must include a reassessment strategy to address how the City will respond to potential funding shortfalls. Transportation Impact Fees A funding program for constructing the transportation projects identified in the Plan and the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan can be supplemented by a transportation impact fee (TIF) program to assist in funding projects that will accommodate traffic growth associated with the future land use development of the City and its arterial system. The findings of this Plan will provide the City with documentation and justification for grant applications to seek funding for transportation improvement projects, and a guide for prioritizing its transportation needs to maintain adopted level of service standards. 2 / Packet Pg. 17 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Consistency with Other Agencies November 2024 Edmonds's transportation system is part of, and connected to, a broader regional highway and arterial system. The GMA works to increase coordination and compatibility between the various agencies that are responsible for the overall transportation system. Since transportation improvements need to be coordinated across jurisdictional boundaries, the Transportation Plan needs to be consistent with and supportive of the objectives identified in the Washington State Transportation Plan, PSRC's Vision 2050, and the transportation plans or capital improvement plans of the surrounding agencies. Developing the Transportation Plan is primarily a bottom -up approach to planning, with the City exploring its needs based on the land use plan. Eventually, local projects are incorporated into regional and state plans. A schematic of this approach is shown below in Figure 0-1. The following sections provide a review of this Plan's consistent with neighboring jurisdictions. Less Detail State Transportation Plan Regional Transportation Plans More Local Detail Transportation Plans Figure 0-1 Transportation Plan Approach WSDOT Highway Improvement Program & Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program As required by the 1998 amendments to the GMA, the Edmonds Transportation Plan addresses the state highway system. Specifically, the Transportation Plan addresses the following elements related to the state highway system: • Inventory of existing facilities — see Chapter 1 • Level of service standards — see Chapters 1 and 2 • Concurrency on state facilities — see Chapters 1 and 2 J • Analysis of traffic impacts on state facilities — see Chapter 1 and 2 z • Consistency with the State Highway Systems Plan —described below a� E r a 3 Packet Pg. 18 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Summarized below are the improvements on state facilities listed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 2024 — 2027, which are consistent with the Plan identified in Chapter 4. WSDOT maintains two improvements programs, the Highway System Plan (HSP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). WSDOT is currently updating the HSP, which was last updated over 12 years ago. A draft of the HSP has been published and recommends new revenues for state highways be dedicated over the next 20 years. The 2024-2027 STIP was approved in January 2023 and identifies 3 projects in Edmonds: 1. Hwy 99 Revitalization Project extending from 220th Street SW to 224th Street SW (including roadway widening, ADA-compliant curb ramps, landscaping, street lighting, additional turn lanes at Hwy 99 & 220th St SW, APS (Pedestrian Signals) installation, and utility/stormwater infrastructure improvements). 2. Main St. Overlay (6th Ave. to 8th Ave overlay and ADA-compliant ramp upgrades) 3. Olympic View Dr. Improvement (196th St. SW to Talbot St. overlay, ADA ramps enhancements, and installing vaned grates) Puget Sound Regional Council The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) maintains the Regional TIP. The Regional TIP must be a 4-year program of projects that is updated at least every 4 years. The TIP ensures that transportation projects meet regional transportation, growth and economic development goals and policies, and clean air requirements. Regional TIP projects are required to meet the following criteria: • Consistency with VISION 2050 and the Regional Transportation Plan • Consistency with local comprehensive plans • Funds are available or expected to be available • Consistency with the region's air quality conformity determination • Consistency with federal and state requirements such as functional classification • Consistency with PSRC's project tracking policies The Regional TIP identifies six projects in and around Edmonds and those projects include (note some of these projects overlap with the STIP projects noted above): 4 • Implementing the Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Orange Line including project development phase, construction phase and procurement phase. Construction of a terminus station/transit center at Edmonds College. • Expansion of Transit Demand Management (TDM) efforts for Swift BRT services including marketing and outreach to existing and potential users promoting awareness, education and behavior change targeting Swift BRT connections to Link Light Rail. • Widening the intersection of 76th Ave W and 220th St SW on all approaches to add turn lanes and construct wider sidewalks. Installing new traffic signal system, lighting, Packet Pg. 19 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 signage, pavement, pavement striping, stormwater improvements, and potential conversion of overhead utility lines to underground. • Grind and overlay along Main St. from 6th Ave to 8th Ave. Upgrading the curb ramps to be ADA-compliant. • Installing ADA-compliant curb ramps, landscaping enhancements, a planter strip between sidewalk and BAT lanes, and enhanced street lighting along Highway 99 (from 220th St SW to 224th St SW). Adding a second northbound and southbound left -turn lane at the intersection of Hwy 99 and 220th St SW and a right -turn lane for the westbound along 220th St SW. APS will be installed on all corners at 224th St SW and 220th St SW. Also includes new stormwater infrastructure and water and sewer utility improvements. • Grind and overlay along Olympic View Dr. from 196th St. SW to Talbot St. Upgrading the ADA curb ramps and catch basins to vaned grates. Snohomish County and Adjacent Cities Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) establish a countywide framework for developing and adopting County and City comprehensive plans. The role of the CPPs is to coordinate comprehensive plans of jurisdictions in the same county for regional issues or issues affecting common borders. The Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) for transportation call for better integrated land use and transportation planning, with a priority placed on cleaner operations, dependable financing mechanisms, alternatives to driving alone, and lower transportation - related energy consumption. CPPs were last adopted in June 2011 and amended in February 2022 effective March 2022. The County's and Cities' comprehensive plans will be made consistent with the vision and policies in the Countywide Planning Policy Update. Snohomish County's six -year TIP (2024-2029) currently has one project identified in Edmonds: • Installing adaptive signal control systems along Highway 99 and SR 524. Community Transit Community Transit is a regional transportation provider that operates transit service in the City of Edmonds. Four routes provide bus service for the City of Edmonds. The city supports Community Transit's strategic plans and coordinates with the agency to identify how transit needs should be addressed, particularly as new development occurs. Federal and State Air Quality Regulations The Transportation Plan is subject to the Washington State Clean Air Conformity Act that implements the directives of the Federal Clean Air Act. Because air quality is a region wide issue, the City's Comprehensive Plan must support the efforts of state, regional, and local agencies as guided by WAC 173-420-080. 5 Packet Pg. 20 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 1. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions The City of Edmond's transportation system consists of various transportation facilities, including state highways, arterials, local streets, transit services and facilities, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The existing transportation system was inventoried in conjunction with the update of this Transportation Plan. The inventory of the existing transportation facilities covers the street system, traffic controls, traffic volumes, traffic operations, traffic safety, transit service and facilities, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. 1.1. Roadway Network The roadway network provides mobility and access for a range of travel modes and users. The functional classification system, traffic volumes, and traffic operations at intersections are summarized within this section. This survey and analysis of the roadway network's existing conditions provides background for identifying potential transportation improvement projects and programs. Figure 1-1 shows the existing transportation system serving the City of Edmonds. 6 / Packet Pg. 21 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-1 Edmonds Roadway Network or LEGEND Regional Trails Railway Waterbody Park or Open Space Edmonds City Limits ar November 2024 N 3 '� l Yj 1AS7.+si Lw O� 17Ar11 Tr SW / F toot" sr sw i 3 i i z z wrHsrsw a nYfcraq f uuEAssr � r loci rWr z < MAiNSI �!.•. F: IN FAW wo, a14 < f = a 1rri SAY 17STS1 ST SW j D EUMO�S ` Y I C1 p[ ^ lkp tJ, f MILES .6 1 qtr. cr " :14TH Sr SW < � 9 SGITH S r SW 11•rH Sr SW 710TH ST Sw L a ; < 4 2 2 91, F FL r4 t161H �i �.y 11[M Tr SW LL p l�nke� Q ""••Vo Q Z U- c d E t ct r a Packet Pg. 22 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Functional Classification All streets in the city have a designated functional classification. The functional classification of a street depends on the types of trips that occur on it, the basic purpose for which it was designed, and the relative level of traffic volume it carries. The different classifications of roadways serve different stages of a trip, with some roadways designed to prioritize mobility while others prioritize access to adjacent land uses. Higher classes (e.g., freeways and arterials) provide a high degree of mobility and have more limited access to adjacent land uses, accommodating higher traffic volumes at higher speeds. Lower classes (e.g., local access streets) provide a high degree of access to adjacent land and are not intended to serve through traffic, carrying lower traffic volumes at lower speeds. Collectors generally provide a more balanced emphasis on traffic mobility and access to land uses. Cities and counties are required to adopt a street classification system that is consistent with these guidelines (RCW 35.78.010 and RCW 47.26.090). The functional classification designations for City roadways are shown in Figure 1-2, and the following sections describe the general characteristics of each category. 8 / Packet Pg. 23 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-2 Roadway Functional Classification LEGEND Intersection Control (c Roundabout 9 Signal Roadway Functional Class — Freeway — Principal Arterial Minor Arterial — Collector 2, Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits IR MILEa 0 0.5 1 Tr 7.A.a November 2024 r d 0 L a N 3 c d awn E d Lu c 0 CU E F— LL Q 0 J Q Z LL C d E t U ca r Q Packet Pg. 24 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Freeway November 2024 Multi -lane, high-speed, high -capacity road intended exclusively for motorized traffic. All access is controlled by interchanges and road crossings are grade -separated. No freeways pass through Edmonds, though Interstate-5 (1-5) runs to the east of the city limits. Principal Arterial Road that connects major activity centers and facilities, typically constructed with limited direct access to abutting land uses. The primary function of principal arterials is to provide a high degree of vehicle mobility, but they may provide a minor amount of land access. Principal arterials serve high traffic volume corridors, carrying the greatest portion of through or long- distance traffic within a city, and serving inter -community trips. On -street parking is often limited to improve capacity for through -traffic. Typically, principal arterials are multi -lane facilities and have traffic signals at intersections with other arterials. Regional bus routes are generally located on principal arterials, as are transfer centers and park -and -ride lots. Principal arterials usually have sidewalks and sometimes have separate bicycle facilities, so that non -motorized traffic is separated from vehicle traffic. In Edmonds, SR 99, SR 140, and SR 524 are principal arterials. Minor Arterial Road that connects centers and facilities within the community and serves some through traffic, while providing a greater level of access to abutting properties. Minor arterials connect with other arterial and collector roads, and serve less concentrated traffic -generating areas, such as neighborhood shopping centers and schools. Provision for on -street parking varies by location. Although the dominant function of minor arterials is the movement of through traffic, they also provide for considerable local traffic with origins or destinations at points along the corridor. Minor arterials also carry local and commuter bus routes. They usually have sidewalks and sometimes have separate bicycle facilities, so that non -motorized traffic is separated from vehicular traffic. Main St/212 St SW, 220th St SW, 228th St SW, 238th St SW, and N 205th St are east -west minor arterials; 5th Ave S, 9th Ave S/9th Ave N, and 76th Ave W/Olympic View Dr are north -south arterials. Collector Road designed to fulfill both functions of mobility and land access. Collectors typically serve intra-community trips connecting residential neighborhoods with each other or activity centers, while also providing a high degree of property access within a localized area. These roadways "collect" vehicular trips from local access streets and distribute them to higher classification streets. Additionally, collectors provide direct services to residential areas, local parks, churches, and areas with similar land uses. Typically, right-of-way and paving widths are narrower for collectors than arterials. They may only be two lanes wide and are often controlled with stop signs. Local bus routes often run on collectors, and they usually have sidewalks on at least one side of the street. Several north -south and east -west Collector roadways are located throughout the City as shown in Figure 1-2. 10 Packet Pg. 25 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Local Access November 2024 Road with a primary function of providing access to residences. Typically, they are only a few blocks long, are relatively narrow, and have low speeds. Local streets are generally not designed to accommodate buses, and often do not have sidewalks. Cul-de-sacs are also considered local access streets. All streets in Edmonds that have not been designated as an arterial or a collector are local access streets. Local access streets make up the majority of the miles of roadway in the city. Other Classification Systems In addition to the Functional Classification system adopted by the City of Edmonds, there are federal and state roadway designations. Federal and state grant programs provide funding for improvement projects that are on streets that have been classified with the federal or state roadway designations. National Highway System The National Highway System (NHS) includes the Interstate Highway System as well as other roads important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility as defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal Functional Classification The Federal Functional Classification system provides a hierarchy of roadways as defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This classification system defines the role of travel through a network of roadways, rather than focusing on individual roadways. As a result, the Federal Functional Classification differs in several ways from the City`s Functional Classification. Changes to the Federal Functional Classification may be submitted through the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Highways of Statewide Significance WSDOT designates interstate highways and other principal arterials that are needed to connect major communities in the state as Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS). This designation assists with the allocation of some state and federal funding. These roadways typically serve corridor movements having travel characteristics indicative of substantial statewide and interstate travel. In Edmonds, SR 104 between the Edmonds -Kingston Ferry Dock and 1-5, and SR 99 between the south city limits and SR 104 have been designated as Highways of Statewide Significance. The Edmonds -Kingston ferry route is considered to be part of SR 104 and is also identified as a Highway of Statewide Significance (excluding the ferry terminal). Traffic Volumes Traffic counts were collected at several locations on State Highways and City roadways in June and October 2023. Existing weekday average daily traffic (ADT) volumes are shown in Figure 1-3. Packet Pg. 26 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-3 Existing (2023) Roadway Average Daily Traffic (ADT) LEGEND Traffic Volumes < 2500 2,500 - 5,000 5,000 - 10,000 M 10,000 - 15,000 => 15,000 Railway Edmonds City Limits Mil 1 7.A.a November 2024 A N 3 4 f r ; ; Z z j I�rTN STsw 'OTN ST Sw `991 -..T SW 74M ST sw 211TH ST SW v Within Edmonds, SR 104, SR 99 and SR 524 (196th St SW) have the highest ADT. Generally state routes carry between 10,000 and 40,000 vehicles per day, while collectors such as Main Street, 100th Avenue NW, Olympic View Drive, 76th Avenue W carry between 5,000 and 15,000 vehicles per day. 12 U— Q 0 J Q z U- a� E r Q Packet Pg. 27 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Level of Service Standards Transportation Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure used to assess the quality and efficiency of transportation systems. It is commonly used in transportation planning and engineering to evaluate how well a road or transportation facility is operating in terms of traffic flow and congestion. LOS is typically assessed on a scale from "A" to T," with "A" representing free -flow conditions and T" indicating severe congestion and poor service quality. State Highway Level of Service Standards There are three Washington state routes located within the city. • SR 104 (Edmonds Way) runs roughly east -west between the Edmonds -Kingston Ferry dock and 1-5. • SR 524 (Puget Drive/196th Street SW) runs east -west connecting SR 104 to SR 99, 1-5, and ultimately SR 522. • SR 99 runs north -south on the east side of the city and is the highest traffic -carrying arterial in Edmonds. From Edmonds, it runs north to Everett, and south through Shoreline to Seattle and the Tacoma metropolitan area. As described previously, portions of SR 104 and SR 99 have been designated as Highways of Statewide Significance. The LOS standards for Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS) are set by WSDOT. Within Edmonds, both SR 524 and SR 99 are considered Tier 1 Highways of Regional Significance, and have an LOS standard of "E mitigated," meaning that congestion should be mitigated (such as transit) when p.m. peak hour LOS falls below LOS "E.". SR 104 is classified as an Urban Highway of Statewide significance, and thus has an LOS standard of D. Cities and counties are required to include the LOS standards for all state routes in the transportation element of their local comprehensive plan. The PSRC certifies the transportation elements of the city and county plans and ensures that the regional LOS standards are included. PSRC notes that state law is silent on whether agencies include or exempt non-HSS facilities from local concurrency requirements. WSDOT applies these standards to highway segments, intersections, and freeway interchange ramp intersections. When a proposed development affects a segment or intersection where the level of service is already below the state's adopted standard, then the pre -development level of service is used as the standard. When a development has degraded the level of service on a state highway, WSDOT works with the local jurisdiction through the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process to identify reasonable and proportional mitigation to offset the impacts. Mitigation could include access constraints, constructing improvements, right-of-way dedication, or contribution of funding to needed improvements. Snohomish County Level of Service Standards Snohomish County LOS standards are defined based on arterial operations and not intersection LOS. Level of service along key arterials is measured by calculating corridor travel speeds. LOS standards for key arterials are defined by Snohomish County based primarily on arterial classification, number of lanes, average daily traffic (ADT) and average travel speed. In rural / 13 Packet Pg. 28 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 areas LOS standards range from LOS C to LOS D depending on the roadway type. In urban areas LOS E is considered acceptable. City's Level of Service (LOS) Standards Signalized intersection LOS is defined in terms of a weighted average control delay for the entire intersection. Control delay quantifies the increase in travel time that a vehicle experiences due to the traffic signal control and provides a surrogate measure for driver discomfort and fuel consumption. Signalized intersection LOS is stated in terms of average control delay per vehicle. Unsignalized intersection LOS criteria can be further reduced into two intersection types present within the City of Edmonds: all -way stop and two-way stop control. All -way stop control intersection LOS is expressed in terms of the weighted average control delay of the overall intersection or by approach. Two-way stop -controlled intersection LOS is defined in terms of the average control delay for each minor -street movement (or shared movement) as well as major - street left -turns. Roadway LOS The City of Edmonds has identified the weekday PM peak hour travel speeds along 15 key corridor segments as being critical to maintaining the adequacy of its transportation system. Corridor level of service is based on average weekday (Tuesday — Thursday) travel speed through a corridor, which factors the total travel time and delays at the intersections within and at the end of each segment. The minimum average travel speed for each corridor is based on parameters for the Urban Street Class (Class IV) per the latest edition of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). The City of Edmonds has retained a LOS C standard for collectors, and LOS D for arterials. Table 1-1 summarizes the translation between roadway speed and LOS. Table 1-1 Roadway Level of Service Overview Percent of Speed Limit Roadway Level of Service > 85% LOS A 67 - 85% LOS B 50 - 67% LOS C 40 - 50% LOS D 30 - 40% LOS E < 30% LOS F Pedestrian LOS The pedestrian LOS standards are presented in Table 1-2. These standards emphasize system completion of sidewalks, pathways, or multi -use trails on arterial and collector roadways, or along off-street corridors. The LOS designations are shown in green, orange, and red and correspond with good, acceptable, and poor LOS, respectively. The long-term vision for the City would be to have the planned pedestrian network roadways achieve a green or good LOS; 14 / Packet Pg. 29 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 however, in the near -term, the objective would be to achieve, at minimum, an orange or acceptable LOS along these roadways. Table 1-2 - Pedestrian Level of Service Overview LOS Rating Standard Example Facilities* • Sidewalks on both Pedestrian facilities built sides of the roadway, or; Good as identified in planned •Multi -use path on one network side of the roadway • Sidewalk along one Pedestrian facilities exist, side of the roadway, or; Acceptable but not as identified in • On -street shoulder planned network facility for pedestrians No pedestrian facilities Poor . No facilities exist present Generally, a green/good LOS indicates a roadway that provides the corresponding pedestrian facilities identified in the planned pedestrian network, while an orange/acceptable LOS indicates that a pedestrian facility is provided but does not align with the identified pedestrian facility in the planned pedestrian network. A red/poor LOS generally indicates no designated facilities are provided for pedestrians and is considered unacceptable. Bicycle LOS The bicycle LOS standards are presented in Table 1-3. These standards emphasize the expansion and completion of both dedicated and shared use bicycle facilities on arterial and collector roadways, as well as off-street corridors. The LOS designations are shown in green, orange, and red and correspond with good, acceptable, and poor LOS, respectively. The long- term goal would be to achieve a green bicycle LOS on all planned bicycle roadways, however in the short term, achieving orange, or acceptable LOS is sufficient. Table 1-3 Bicycle Level of Service Overview LOS Rating Standard Example Facilities* Bicycle facilities built as • Bike lanes on both sides Good identified in planned of roadway, or; network • Multi -use path on one side of the roadway Bike facilities exist, but not - Large shoulder or bike Acceptable as identified in planned lanes not to standard, or; network • On -street shoulder facility for bicyclists Poor No bicycle facilities present • No facilities exist r 15 Packet Pg. 30 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Generally, a green/good LOS indicates a roadway that provides the corresponding bicycle facilities (with appropriate striping/signage) identified in the planned bicycle network, while an orange/acceptable LOS indicates that a bicycle facility is provided but does not align with the identified bicycle facility in the planned bicycle network or that inadequate striping/signage is provided to demarcate the facility. A red/poor LOS generally indicates no designated facilities are provided for bicycles and is considered unacceptable. The active transportation LOS standards are described in further detail in Section 2.3. Transit LOS the City of Edmonds is committed to making public transportation an easy, accessible and safe mode choice for those living in and visiting Edmonds. While the City of Edmonds does not directly provide public transit service, the City controls accessibility to transit stops and the way buses travel on their roadways. The City has decided to focus on transit speed and reliability as the key indicator of transit LOS within Edmonds. Ideally, speed and reliability would be directly measured from Community Transit data. However, due to the timing of the 2024 Transportation Master Plan development closely aligning with major route changes from Community Transit in response to the Link Light Rail opening in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, there was not sufficient time or data to establish a transit speed indicator. As a result, overall roadway speeds are being used in proxy of transit speeds. It is recommended that the transit LOS measure be revisited in future updates to the Transportation Master Plan to be based on transit speeds instead of overall roadway speeds. The Transit LOS is applicable along the following key transit corridors within the City: • SR 99 • SR 104 • SR 524 (S 196th Street) • Main Street • 76th Avenue W • 84th Avenue W The City's Transit LOS is summarized in Table 1-4 Table 1-4 Transit Level of Service Overview Transit LOS Rating Roadway LOS Good Roadway LOS A, B or C Acceptable Roadway LOS D (or LOS E on SR 99 / SR 524) Poor LOS E or F (only LOS F on SR 99 / SR 524) iff Packet Pg. 31 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 1.2. Traffic Operations Intersection traffic operations evaluate the performance of signalized and stop -controlled c intersections according to the industry standards set forth in the Highway Capacity Manual 6th w Edition (Transportation Research Board, 2016). Peak hour traffic operations were evaluated at w s the study intersections based on level -of -service (LOS) methodology and evaluated using i Synchro version 11.0. The PM peak hour intersection operations were selected due to the u higher typical traffic volumes occurring during that time period for a single hour between 4 and 6 s c p.m. Existing (2023) Roadway LOS s The City of Edmonds measures LOS by assessing average travel speeds during weekday PM peak hours on key corridor segments. LOS is based on travel time and delays, with standards s set by the Highway Capacity Manual. The city aims for LOS C on collectors and LOS D on z arterials, with travel speeds determining the LOS. The existing (spring 2024) weekday PM peak hour travel speed LOS summary is presented in Table 1-5. s w Table 1-5 Existing (Spring 2024) Roadway Level of Service Overview Existing Corridor Roadway Extents Approach Speed Existing LOS NB 23.8 A 1 3rd Avenue 7th Ave N to SR 104 SB 23.5 A WB 26.8 A 2 Caspers St / Puget Dr 7th Ave N to 76th Ave W EB 25.7 A WB 19.8 C 3 Main St 84th Ave W to SR 104 EB 19.3 C WB 21.9 B 4 212th St SW SR 99 to 84th Ave W EB 19.7 C NB 22.2 B 5 100th Ave W Caspers St to SR 104 SB 23.9 B WB 23.2 C 6 Firdale Ave / 244th St SR 104 to NE 205th St EB 25.0 B 7 8th / SR 104 (northern Main Street to 100th Ave W NB 27.3 B hallf) SB 30.0 A WB 22.1 B 8 220th St 9th Ave to Western city limits EB 22.6 B 9 5th Ave Main St to SR 104 10 228th Ave 73rd PI W to 95th PI W 11 84th Ave Main St to 238th St NB 15.8 C SB 18.1 B WB 22.5 A EB 22.2 A NB 21.1 B SB 23.2 A NB 28.1 B 12 SR 104 (southern half) 100th Ave W to Southern city limits SB 31.4 A 13 SR 99 (southern half) 228th St to 244th St NB 25.6 C Packet Pg. 32 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 7.A.a November 2024 SB 29.8 C NB 18.7 D 14 SR 99 (northern half) Northern city limits to 228th St SB 23.9 C NB 21.8 B 15 76th Ave Northern city limits to 220th St SB 23.7 B Previously, the city measured LOS at intersections, based on vehicle delay as measured by the Highway Capacity Manual. Shifting to a methodology based on corridor travel speed time reflects a broader focus on corridor -wide mobility and user experience, rather than isolated intersection performance. The city's LOS standards are shown in Table 1-6. Table 1-6 Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards Facility LOS Standard City Streets Arterials: LOS D or better (except state routes) Collectors: LOS C or better State Highways of Regional Significance SR 99 north of SR 104, SR 524: LOS E or better State Highways of Statewide Significance SR 104., SR99 south of SR 104: not subject to city Standard, but identify situations where WSDOT standard LOS D is not met. Existing roadway LOS in the City of Edmonds are shown in Figure 1-4. The results of the LOS analysis indicate that all the studied roadways currently meet City LOS standards. In addition to roadway LOS, the map also shows intersection performance. The only intersection not operating well is the intersection of SR 104 (Edmonds Way) and 238th Street SW, a two-way stop -controlled intersection that reports LOS F for the worst movement at the intersection. This intersection involves low -volume side streets that experience high vehicle delays during the PM peak hour. 18 Packet Pg. 33 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-4 Existing (2023) Roadway Level of Service LEGEND Corridor LOS — -A-C D E —F Intersection LOS • A -C D • F Intersection Control C Signal 0 Roundabout ❑ Stop Intersection Not Owne By City Railway Edmonds City Limits r 7.A.a November 2024 r d 0 a t 3 N y, KF4 s —HS7 1. 174Try ST SW 1"TH ST SW 3 2 WIHST SW `991 MTHr,. twill S7 Sw 7177N ST SW 4l HS7 SW Packet Pg. 34 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 1.3. Traffic Safety November 2024 Collision records for the most recent complete five-year period were reviewed for all collisions reported within the City of Edmonds. Historical safety data was collected from WSDOT for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022. A review of collision history was performed to identify potential safety issues for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Figure 1-5 summarizes the annual citywide collisions between 2018 and 2022. Figure 1-5 Citywide Collision Rates (2018-2022) 140 132 127 120 m 100 v L a) 80 Q .N0 60 �j 40 20 1 0 — 2018 91 94 78 5 3 2 3 2019 2020 2021 2022 � Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes All Crashes Overall annual collisions have decreased in Edmonds since 2018. The large decrease in 2020 is due to traffic volume decreases resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As traffic volumes have `returned to normal' the total number of annual collisions have increased but have not returned to pre-COVID levels. Similar to total collision numbers, annual fatal and serious injury collisions decreased significantly in 2020, and have since increased, but have not returned to pre-COVID highs. Figure 1-6 shows a map of the collision locations within Edmonds for the same data period. 20 r Q Packet Pg. 35 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-6 Citywide Collisions Map (2018 — 2022) LEGEND Intersection Related Crashes o Single Crash Lower # of Crashes Higher # of Crashes o Non -Intersection Related O Bicycle Crash O Pedestrian Crash Fatal Crash ® Serious Injury Crash 2r Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits gl O MILES * C 1 7.A.a November 2024 r d 0 L a. h 3 N +. c a d E �0 w o = O 0 00 0 CU < O 1s 6, m O �o O O ° r` n� r v O tl Q ; O q o Z ° O Cb 9 ° o ° o ° O PUGITO _) R�-!`?°O� � ° ill ftlS".w � ° o �Q��� (,� ®casrSa�l" ®J O O ; ° O U a O ° O - O o 8 O Wq° O e 11AINa s e o ° ° R 00 U 1�j 25 0 O D ? � ff��66xx��YY77 O O ® to O 8pVa 0000 O° g0 OO i OO 00 0,O 90 U O O ° ?f e ° D O ° 4 ° ° W0 O(D-V r� ° I UTH It SW 150T11 ST SW a= 18tliH ST ti:. INTH ST SW 99 . H sr s W 108TH ST SW H ST SW tiET115T s. During the five-year study period, there were a high number of crashes along 99, including two fatal crashes (pedestrian) and 19 crashes with serious injury, including several crashes Q 21 Packet Pg. 36 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Other corridors with multiple crashes involving pedestrians and/or bicyclists include 91h Ave S/1001h Ave W, 511 Ave S, Main St, SR 104, and 76th Ave W. Most crashes involving fatalities, serious injuries, pedestrians, or bicyclists took place on principal roads and major or minor arterials, but at least three pedestrian -involved crashes caused serious injury occurred on local streets. Between 2018 and 2022 there were 71 pedestrian collisions and 36 cyclist collisions within Edmonds. Generally, pedestrian collisions were more severe, 28 percent of which resulted in a serious or fatal injury, while 11 percent of bicycle collisions resulted in a serious injury. Intersection Crash Rates The crash rate was calculated for each study intersection in terms of collisions per million entering vehicles (MEVs). Generally, intersections that have collision rates below 1 crash per MEVs do not warrant further safety study. In Edmonds, there are two locations with collision rates over 1.0 per MEV, as shown in Table 1-7. Table 1-7 Intersections with Elevated Collision Rates Collisions Collisions Approach Rear Head Pedestrian / Location per Year per MEV Fixed Object Turn End On Bicyclist Angle Sideswipe SR 99 / 228th St 12.6 1.08 0 4 30 0 0 21 6 Sw SR 99 / 220th St 17.6 1.16 0 6 41 0 1 13 19 Sw SR 99 / 228th St 12.6 1.08 0 4 30 0 0 21 Sw As shown in the table, the locations with observed crash rates exceeding the critical crash rates include the intersections of 220th Street SW and 228th Street SW of SR 99. The most common collision type at both intersections was rear -end collisions. Rear -end collisions are common at signalized intersections, when drivers may rapidly alter vehicle speeds while approaching the intersection in response to signal timing changes or turning vehicles. Angle and sideswipe were the most common collision type after rear -end collisions. While there were no recorded fatalities at these intersections, there were 48 injury collisions or approximately one-third of the total collisions at these intersections. 1.4. Freight Routes The Washington State Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) classifies highways, county roads, and city streets according to the average annual gross truck tonnage they carry Truck tonnage values are derived from actual or estimated truck traffic count data that is converted into average weights by truck type. The FGTS uses five truck classifications, T-1 through T-5, depending on the annual gross tonnage the roadway carries. • T-1: more than 10 million tons per year • T-2: 4 million to 10 million tons per year • T-3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year • T-4: 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year • T-5: at least 20,000 tons in 60 days and less than 100,000 tons per year 22 Packet Pg. 37 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT NnvPmhPr gn9A Routes with the highest annual gross tonnage, T-1 and T-2 routes, are also identified as Strategic Freight Corridors. Within Edmonds, as shown in Figure 1-7, SR 104, SR 524 and SR 99 are identified as T-3 routes. Additionally, 76th Ave W, Firdale Avenue and 3rd Ave S are identified as T-4 routes. Beyond these primary routes, delivery vehicles use many other streets to reach their final destinations. A few areas prohibit certain types of vehicles. The downtown area between SR 104 and 9th Ave S only allows single unit trucks, while SR 524, Olympic View Drive within the city, and a few other roads are prohibited for hauling. Figure 1-7 WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) Map FGTS Class T-1 T-2 T-3 — T-4 — T-5 Railway Edmonds City Limits Tr /l 2 O �1 ��� �6ST1.1i SW gG w �>STH SI SW I 711 ST SW Q 23 Packet Pg. 38 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 1.5. Transit The following section describes the existing service, ridership and facilities provided by Community Transit. Community Transit currently operates 10 bus routes through Edmonds and maintains 154 bus stops and five park & ride facilities. Community Transit, the major provider of public transit for Snohomish County, operates three types of transit service in the city: • Fixed bus route service • Rideshare services Dial -A -Ride Transit (DART) paratransit service Fixed Route Service Fixed bus routes are local or commuter services that operate on a standardized schedule. shows the bus routes that serve the city. Most of this service is provided by Community Transit, although Sound Transit connections are available along 1-5. SWIFT Bus Rapid Transit also operates through the city along SR 99. Table 3-18 summarizes bus routes serving the city, which provide two-way service between destinations in the city and surrounding areas, from morning through evening. Commuter bus routes serving the city, which provide service to major employment destinations in Snohomish and King Counties, are also shown Figure 1-8. Commuter routes typically operate only during the weekday morning and evening peak commute periods. Every Community Transit bus is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs. All buses are also equipped with bicycle racks. Community Transit currently operates the following routes within Edmonds: • Route 101 — provides local service between the Mariner Park and Ride in Shoreline and Aurora Village in Everett. During the week, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Route 102 — provides local service between Edmonds Station and Lynwood City Center Station. During the week, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. On Saturday, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. On Sunday, the service operates every 30 minutes from 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. • Route 112 — provides service from Mountlake Terrace Station to Ash Way Park & Ride. During the week, the service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every hour from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the weekends, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every hour from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Route 114 — provides service from Aurora Village to the Lynwood City Center Station. During the week, the service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every hour from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturdays, the service operates every hour from 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. and on Sundays, it operates every hour from 7:45 a.m to 8:45 p.m. • Route 119 — provides in -county commuter service between Mountlake Terrace and Ash Way P&R, Monday through Friday. This service provides trips every 30 minutes between approximately 5:45 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and every hour between 8:50 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. on weekdays (every 30 minutes between 2:50 p.m. and 5:50 p.m.). On Saturdays, it 24 / Packet Pg. 39 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 provides trips every hour between 6:10 a.m. and 9:10 p.m. and on Sundays, it provides trips every hour between 8:10 a.m. and 8:10 p.m. • Route 130 — provides commuter service between Edmonds Station and Lynnwood Transit Center. This service provides trips once every 30 minutes from approximately 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and every hour from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturdays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. On Sundays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. • Route 166 — provides service between Edmonds Station and Silver Firs. On weekdays, the service provides trips once every 30 minutes from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every hour from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. On Saturdays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 5:50 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. On Sundays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 6:50 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. • Swift Blue Line (Route 701) — provides Community Transit's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service every 10-12 minutes on weekdays and every 15-20 minutes on early mornings, evenings and weekends between Everett Station and Shoreline North/185th Station. • Route 909 — provides service from Edmonds Station to Mountlake Terrace Station. This service provides trips about every 45 minutes from approximately 5:25 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays (Saturday service stops at 10:20 p.m.). Throughout the day, there are certain one -hour intervals. On Sundays, it provides trips about every 45 minutes from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Transit routes and run times available from Community Transit are summarized in Table 1-8. Table 1-8 May 2023 Community Transit Routes and Daily Ridership Route Number Route Description Hours of Operation Route 101 Aurora Village to Mariner Park and Ride Weekdays (5:00 am — 11:30 pm) Saturdays (7:00 am --10:20 pm) Sundays (7:00 am — 9:20 pm) Route 102 Edmonds Station to Lynwood City Weekdays (5:00 am — 11:00 pm) Center Station Saturdays (5:45 am — 10:00 pm) Sundays (6:45 am — 9:00 pm) Route 112 Mountlake Terrace Station to Ash Way Weekdays (5:00 am — 10:30 pm) Park & Ride Weekends (7:00 am — 9:30 pm) Route 114 Aurora Village Transit Center to Weekdays (5:00 am — 10:00 pm) Lynwood City Center Station Saturdays (6:45 am — 10:00 pm) Sundays (7:45 am — 9:00 pm) Route 119 Mountlake Terrace to Ash Way P&R Weekdays (6:35 am — 10:30 pm) Saturdays (6:10 am - 9:45 pm) Sundays (8:10 am — 8:45 pm) Route 130 Lynwood City Center Station to Weekdays (4:30 am — 10:00 pm) Edmonds Station Saturdays (6:45 am — 10:15 pm) Sundays (7:45 am — 9:20 pm) Route 166 Edmonds Station to Silver Firs Weekdays (5:00 am — 12:00 am) Saturdays (5:50 am — 10:50 pm) Sundays (6:50 am — 9:50 pm) Swift Blue Line (701) Everett Station and Shoreline Weekdays (4:15 am — 12:30 am) North/185th Station Saturdays (5:00 am — 11:30 pm) Sundays (6:00 am — 10:45 pm) Route 909 Edmonds Station to Mountlake Terrace Weekdays (5:25 am — 12:00 am) Station Saturdays (5:25 am — 10:30 pm) Sundays (7:00 am — 10:30 pm) / 25 Packet Pg. 40 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Figure 1-8 shows Community Transit's current fixed route service map operating in and around the City of Edmonds. L- Figure 1-8 Community Transit Fixed Routes in Edmonds 168th St SW 176th St SW a LYNNWOOD M Edmonds Station/ 0 0 Ferry Terminal 102 130 166 416 196th St SW EDMONDS COLLEGE P,j Edmonds College a Transit Center Orange Line 114 M St ain Dayton St 12th St V) Edmonds Park & Ride 405 871 `n 220th St Sl.',' EDMONDS 228th St SW ®i a� Q L_ -It > i0 co L_ O 238th St SW ZIP 188th St SW v a CD a> a � 00 e� 00 n P��a O 200th St SW O 204th St SW : O 20Z 208th St SW a L I Ly' OrE a 114 L � a' 421 > 228th FiL �INE 205th St N 200th St 6■■(o W z Aurora Village a Transit Center Blue Line 101 114 130 NE 185th St W Mountlake Terrace Transit Center 111 112 119 130 410 413 415 435 810 871 512 513 104 J Q z Q Packet Pg. 41 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Paratransit Service November 2024 Community Transit also provides paratransit services for patrons who cannot use fixed -route bus services due to disability, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This service provides curb -to -curb paratransit service within 3/4 mile of all local fixed -routes during hours of fixed -route operation. Community Transit currently provides Dial -A -Ride Transit (DART) paratransit service to eligible riders who are unable to use fixed route bus service due to a disability. Service is available to all origins and destinations within 0.75 mile of local, non - commuter bus routes. Vanpool Program Community transit also offers vanpool services for citizens who wish to carpool to work. Vanpools must consist of at least three riders and can accommodate up to 12 per vanpool group. Users pay a fare based on the daily round trip miles and size of the van used while Community transit will provide the van (including routing service and maintenance), gas, insurance and pay any highway tolls. Park -and -Rides Within Edmonds, there are five officially designated park and ride lots. The largest facility is the Edmonds park -and -ride lot located at 72nd Avenue West and 213th Place SW. This facility, which has a capacity for 256 cars, is owned by WSDOT and operated by Community Transit. This facility offers direct access to routes 405, 871 and provides a one block walk to the nearest Swift Blue line BRT. Table 1-9 summarizes the park -and -ride lots that serve Edmonds. Table 1-9 Edmonds Park and Rides Facility Routes Served Parking Capacity (if available) Edmonds Park & Ride 405, 871, Swift Blue 256 Edmonds Station 116, 130, 196, 416 -250 Edmonds Lutheran Church 115 12 Edgewood Baptist Church 119 10 Korean United Presbyterian Church 416 58 Outside of the city, the Lynnwood Transit Center and Aurora Village Transit Center are the major hubs for transferring between Community Transit local routes. Community Transit routes connect with King County Metro service at Aurora Village, Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, and Bothell; Everett Transit in the City of Everett; the Washington State Ferry at the Edmonds and Mukilteo Terminals; with Sound Transit at various park -and- ride lots in the south Snohomish County; with Link Light Rail service at the Northgate Transit Center and Island Transit in the City of Stanwood. King County Metro Transit King County Metro does not provide local service within Edmonds, but connections are available between Community Transit and Metro routes at the Aurora Village Transit Center just south of the city. Sound Transit Express Bus Sound Transit provides regional bus service to the urban portions of Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, but does not have an established express bus stop in Edmonds. Sound Transit express bus service is available at transit centers and park -and -ride lots in the vicinity of Edmonds (Swamp Creek, Lynnwood Transit Center, and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center) and can be accessed by Community Transit. / 27 Packet Pg. 42 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Rail Service Passenger rail service in Edmonds is provided by Sound Transit's Sounder commuter rail and Amtrak's intercity rail. The rail station is located at 211 Railroad Avenue and can be accessed by Community Transit. Sounder Commuter Rail Operated by Sound Transit, the Sounder commuter rail line operates between Seattle and Everett, with stops in Edmonds and Mukilteo. Through a partnership with Amtrak, Amtrak trains are also available for commuters along this route. Sounder operates four southbound trains during the morning commute period and four northbound trains during the evening commute period. Amtrak operates one additional train in each direction during both the morning commute period and the evening commute period. Additional parking is needed at the train station to accommodate the rising number of daily transit riders using this service. Sound Transit currently leases a parking lot from various property owners. Amtrak Service Amtrak operates two routes with stops in Edmonds: the Amtrak Cascades and the Empire Builder. Amtrak Cascades Edmonds serves as a stop along the Seattle — Vancouver route. Service is daily, with two northbound trains and two southbound trains stopping in Edmonds per day. From Edmonds, the two northbound trains terminate in Vancouver, British Columbia. Both southbound Cascades trains originate in Vancouver, BC. The Cascades route's northbound service provides connections to Everett, Mount Vernon, and Bellingham in Washington State, and Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver in British Columbia. Travelers who wish to take rail south to destinations between Seattle and Portland are best served by traveling to Seattle to take the Seattle —Portland route. Empire Builder The Empire Builder provides cross-country service between Seattle and Chicago. Its route traverses the states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Service is daily, with one eastbound train departing from Edmonds each evening (5:27 pm). One westbound train arrives in Edmonds each morning (10:35 am). Washington State Ferries The Edmonds -Kingston ferry route connects the northern portion of the Kitsap Peninsula and the Olympic Peninsula with northern King and southern Snohomish Counties. The route is 4.5 nautical miles long, and takes approximately 30 minutes to traverse. The Edmonds -Kingston route operates seven days per week year-round, with average headways ranging between 35 and 70 minutes. In 2013, the Edmonds -Kingston route carried 3.09 million people, at an average of 8,465 passengers per day. This is slightly less than the 4.3 million people the route carried in 2006. 28 / Packet Pg. 43 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 The annual Washington State Ferries Traffic Statistics Report indicates that in -vehicle boardings were the most prevalent, with about 86 percent of passengers boarding in this manner on the average weekday. Walk-on passengers constituted 14 percent of all passengers on an average weekday. 1.6. Active Transportation Facilities The active transportation network consists of facilities for residents and visitors to participate in active transportation modes and recreational activities in the City of Edmonds. A combination of on -street facilities and off-street pathways provide the core network for walkers, cyclists, and other non -motorized users to travel. These facilities can be used for many of the same purposes as personal vehicles and transit, including commuter travel, grocery store trips, and other errands within the City. Active transportation facilities, particularly off-street pathways, are also used for recreational trips or for access to parks and other recreational destinations. Pedestrian Facilities In 2002, the City of Edmonds completed its Comprehensive Walkway Plan. The plan included goals and objectives for non -motorized transportation in the city, in addition to a walkway inventory, a review of facility standards, and recommendations for walkway projects. The Walkway Plan has been updated in subsequent years, culminating in a full update as part of the 2015 plan. Pedestrian Facility Inventory Pedestrian facilities within the city include sidewalks, walkways, roadway shoulders, and off - road trails. Sidewalks are the primary pedestrian facility within downtowns and developed areas. Along with off-street trails, sidewalks are the primary facility type for pedestrians. Cyclists may also use sidewalks within many of these jurisdictions provided they yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Sidewalks within the City of Edmonds are typically provided on both sides of the street in the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. Figure 1-9 shows the existing sidewalks on one or both sides of the street in the City. Figure 1-9 shows that the sidewalk system is most complete inside the core area bounded by SR 104, 92nd Avenue W, and SR 524. Outside of this area, sidewalks are primarily located along roads classified as collectors or arterials. Raised and striped walkways are generally associated with schools and provide safe walking routes. 29 Packet Pg. 44 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-9 Existing Pedestrian Facilities LEGEND Sidewalk Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits ' ' I 0 30 hiWSMW Y z r MMMMME--= MILES 0.5 1 it L-� 'am*" HBO Cnnnv Mie� 7.A.a November 2024 A leenl sl sw 1 TeTH $T SW 10010. ST SW z + IBBTH ST SW 200TH ST SW 21 r..ii11 7J Ann II + 9 2NIN ST SW —JL--..( �t PorY I 204TH ST SW 212TH ST SW c T4 r 21eTH ST SW �/ faRe r l 2UTH S f S W 3 a z C d E t U ca r 7 a Packet Pg. 45 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Bicycle Facilities November 2024 The city prepared a comprehensive Bikeway Plan in 2009. This plan was revised as part of the previous transportation master plan update to outline a list of improvement projects for the bicycle system. The types of recommended bicycle facilities range from shared -use paths to bike lanes to bicycle parking. • Shared use paths and trails — off-street facilities that cater to both pedestrians and cyclists. Where paved, these facilities provide a high amenity connection for nonmotorized users of all ages and all abilities. • Bike lanes — portions of roadways that have been designated by striping, signing, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use by cyclists. • Bike sharrows or common lanes- shared streets used by bikes and cars. Signed shared roadways are shared roadways that have been identified as preferred bike routes by posting bike route signs. Sharrows are commonly used to indicate where on the roadway a cyclist should ride, and also to remind motorists to share the lane with bicycles when present. Note that these bicycle facilities can be used by human -powered and electric -assisted bicycles Given the hilly terrain in Edmonds, the use of electric -assisted bicycles is expected to continue to increase. Bicycle Facility Inventory Figure 1-10 shows the location of existing bicycle facilities within the city. The Interurban Trail, which links the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Everett, runs through the southeastern portion of Edmonds. Trails are also located along the city's beaches and within city parks. There are also easy connections for cyclists to ferries, Sound Transit's Sounder service, and Community Transit. Bicycles are allowed on all these systems. WSF provides a reduced fare for bicycles, Sound Transit provides bike racks, and all Community Transit vehicles have bike racks. / 31 Packet Pg. 46 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-10 Existing Bicycle Facilities LEGEND Existing Bike Lanes Inside City ■ Outside City Sharrow or Common Bike Route Inside City Outside City Existing Bike Trails/Paths Inside City -- Outside City Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits CA5414�51� 4 = p p S L ppr I / z/ d - c1 MILES ■ ■ 0 0.5 1 ■ ■ 32 I It 7.A.a November 2024 F� b I -TNSrS -! ISGTN ST SW 1 W ♦ z S `-_i ISBTM STSW ■ ■ 1f IN Si ■ ■ � ]OSTN ST SW ■ LEONE 99 2M1N ST SW 20#Tw ST SW N Packet Pg. 47 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2. Forecasts & Evaluation November 2024 Edmonds's Transportation Plan is developed based on the evaluation of the existing transportation system and future transportation system needs based on planned future growth. The City of Edmonds selected a 2044 horizon year. Year 2044 provides a long-range look at the transportation system needed to support anticipated growth in the city and other communities in Snohomish County. The year 2044 also corresponds to the current planning horizon for the Comprehensive Plan overall and associated population and employment forecasts adopted in the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. Travel forecasts have been developed and analysis has been conducted for average weekday conditions during the PM peak hour. The weekday PM peak hour generally has the highest overall traffic volumes in the community and thus provides the basis for identifying capacity - related improvement needs. The travel forecasts provide a technical basis for identifying the transportation improvement projects in the Transportation Systems Plan (Chapter 3). 2.1. Travel Forecast Model Primary analyses of the 2044 traffic forecasts were initially based on the following travel forecasting assumptions: • Committed improvement projects in Edmonds's current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) • Improvement projects in available transportation plans from adjacent jurisdictions • Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Transportation Vision 2050 Update Regional Capacity Projects List (as of May 2022) • WSDOT's 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) • City of Edmonds's forecast land use data • PSRC 2050 Land Use forecasts and regional trip end data from the 2050 regional travel demand model Based on these assumptions, travel forecasts were developed using Edmonds's travel demand model. This model is a tool that is used to convert existing and future land uses into weekday vehicle trips. The Edmonds travel demand model was updated to reflect existing 2023 conditions and was used as the basis for preparing 2044 travel demand forecasts for the Edmonds UGA. The following provides an overview of the land use assumptions, planned network improvements, and the alternatives analysis. Baseline Transportation Network As a part of the forecast 2044 conditions no transportation improvements were identified that are planned and funded that would be completed by 2044. 33 Packet Pg. 48 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2.2. Forecast Methodology November 2024 A strong relationship exists between land use and the transportation facilities necessary to provide mobility within the community. Future transportation improvements recommended in the Transportation Projects and Programs Section have been defined to support the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The 2044 forecasts of land use growth throughout the City and its Urban Growth Area (UGA) were developed based on the land use growth estimates from the Land Use Chapter. The Edmonds Travel Demand Model was developed in 2023 and is used as a basis for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update and the 2024 Transportation Plan to determine future traffic forecasts. The model accounts for the number of households and employees within the City and converts those into weekday PM peak hour trips. These trips were then converted to travel modes and allocated to City roadways to understand the overall impacts on the transportation system for the proposed 2044 land use. Table 2-1 summarizes the existing and forecast land use assumptions (from the Land Use Element) that form the basis of the transportation forecasting. Table 2-1 City of Edmonds Land Use Growth Land Use Existing Forecast 2044 Increase Households 19,219 32,912 +13,693 Jobs 10,309 14,550 +4,241 Source: Land Use Element As shown in Table 2-1, by 2044 the number of households is forecast to increase by 13,693 (or approximately a 71 percent increase). The number of jobs could increase by 4,241 (or a 41 percent increase). 2.3. Forecast Evaluation The alternative analysis is based on the land use forecast described above and used to identify transportation needs for Edmonds, develop the framework for the transportation network, and ultimately the 20-year transportation improvement project list. The evaluation is completed using the City's travel demand model to forecast transportation demands and then applying the multimodal level of service (LOS) standards to determine both vehicular and active transportation needs. The results of the alternatives analyses are used to develop a recommended 2044 transportation network with improvements. Traffic Operations Consistent with existing conditions and methodologies, weekday PM peak hour traffic speeds were evaluated across the collector and arterial network. Forecast travel speeds were calculated by adding additional intersection delay incurred by traffic growth between existing and future 2044 forecast conditions along each corridor. Forecast 2044 roadway LOS is shown in Figure 2-1. 34 Packet Pg. 49 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-1 Forecast 2044 Roadway Level of Service LEGEND Corridor LOS A -C D E F Intersection LOS •A -C D i, E 0F Intersection Control O Signal 0 Roundabout ❑ Stop CIntersection Not Owne By City Railway Edmonds City Limits I i I MILE 1 'Wr 7.A.a November 2024 MW4 „ r�P 116TH ST SW ti0T1 S1 sw s i ISSTH ST SW 1�STH ST SW `991 nnTH fr sw 103TH ST SW �{ :i:rHSTsw M 3 � N O E m4 LU 9 iuTH ST sw � LL Q 0 744TH ST sw Q Z LL Packet Pg. 50 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Forecast 2044 roadway operations generally result in speed decreases compared to existing conditions. However, the roadway LOS standard is only exceeded on SR 99 in the northbound direction from the northern city limits to 228th Street. The speeds are forecast to decrease to LOS F without any improvements. While Edmonds has adopted a roadway travel speed -based methodology for measuring roadway LOS, intersection operations will continue to play an important role in roadway travel speeds. While only US 99 is forecast to operate below LOS standard, four intersections were identified as not performing well during the development of the travel speed forecasts. The intersections include: • 76th Ave/Olympic View Dr (all -way stop controlled) • 88th Ave W/Puget Dr (two-way stop -controlled) • SR 99/228th St (signalized) • Edmonds Way/238th St SW (two-way stop -controlled) The Transportation Projects and Programs provides a list of projects or programs to address these operational deficiencies. Active Transportation Network Vision The City's vision for the future roadway network is to provide active mode facilities on all roadways unless special circumstances make it prohibitive. The City's previous comprehensive plan and capital facilities plan identifies numerous improvement projects to install sidewalks and/or multi- use paths along roadways within the city that currently lack active mode facilities. These improvements are being implemented as part of identified improvement projects or through the ADA and sidewalk improvement program. As part of Edmonds Municipal Code 18.80.015 (Complete Streets), the city requires that all new transportation projects provide appropriate accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and persons of all abilities. The City's recently developed Street Typology report also outlines standardized roadway designs across each roadway in the city. Edmonds also requires developers to provide street frontage upgrades in accordance with their street design standards. These programs have helped the city achieve parts of the active transportation vision; however, reliance on developer -implemented improvements alone would result in gaps within the bicycle and pedestrian network. The planned pedestrian and bicycle networks, shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3, respectively, identifies the future vision for a comprehensive network of active transportation facilities to serve forecasted growth. The city envisions an interconnected system of on -road and off -road facilities, that include sidewalks, pathways, shared -use trails, and key connections. The pedestrian network contains a series of Primary and Secondary Routes. Corridors identified as Primary or Secondary Routes are not indicative of a hierarchy for future active transportation facility development, rather they are used to make a distinction between routes that are more regional or that extend completely through the community (primary), and those that serve to make the second leg of the journey to connect to destinations, extend into neighborhoods, or complete a loop (secondary). Table 2-2 further defines the functions of each tier within the Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network. 36 / Packet Pg. 51 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 2-2 Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Definitions Hierarchy System Function Primary Network Backbone of the system. Offers direct connections to majority of important community destinations, usually on arterials or collectors. Primary Network routes are often the most attractive route in terms of convenience in urban areas. Secondary Network Supportive to the Primary Network, often providing system continuity by connecting segments of the primary network with on -street or off-street facilities. Secondary Network routes sometimes offer more comfortable routes on quieter streets, although the route may not be as direct as the Primary network. Local Streets This encompasses most streets within the City (including residential neighborhood streets). While not specifically identified within the Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network, many of these roadways provide pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities in line with roadway design standards. Other Streets provide access to the Primary and Secondary Networks. Trails Trails represent the off-street pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the City. Trails often provide the direct connectivity of Primary Network routes but are located along alignments away from roadways (creating a more comfortable pedestrian and bicycle environment). Source: Transpo Group, 2024 It should be noted that the roadways within the Planned Transportation Plan Network are not the only roadways within the city designated to have pedestrian facilities. As indicated in the street design standards, most roadways within the City are required to provide some level of pedestrian facilities. The Pedestrian Transportation Network is not meant to define the type, width, and locations of these facilities for Primary and Secondary Network roadways. Instead, the roadway design standards and the street typology report designate the types of facilities planned for each roadway based on its functional classification and/or street typology. The Planned Transportation Plan Network is intended to lay out the active transportation vision for the city, not to designate the pedestrian facilities for each roadway. / 37 Packet Pg. 52 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-2 Planned Pedestrian Network LEGEND Pedestrian Route Type Primary Secondary Local Street Trail - Route Outside City Limits Railway Edmonds City Limits 38 I 7.A.a November 2024 r d 0 L a. A W N 3 .1t■^dJN,, '.. Y.." w..... -bona srsw ■ a =� 1 Lynnwood• Transit Center 1'Mile ..:`T....... • .. • L991 IoaM sr sw .... ♦ ..■■�C' i■■■.J- a ■ ■ ■ �l_SW 3 ■ a ■ I]�Tjl f, cw ■ I ■ Lahr ■ ■aM¢r � ■ f ■ • ■ H L.L Q 0 J Q Z LL C d t C.1 fC rr 7 Q Packet Pg. 53 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Unlike the pedestrian network, where corridors are identified as Primary or Secondary Routes, the bicycle network identifies the preferred bicycle facility on each network (as shown in Figure 2-3). This network was developed iteratively, with feedback from city staff, the transportation advisory committee and the previous comprehensive plan bicycle network. Ultimately, City staff identified specific corridor treatments for bicyclists along each roadway and removed most shared use facilities from the planned network in favor of dedicated facilities to promote bicyclist safety for all ages and abilities. 39 Packet Pg. 54 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-3 Planned Bicycle Network FLEGEND Bicycle Facility Type Bike Lane Multi Use Path — Shared Road — Multi Use Trail Further Study Needed Outside City Connections Q Proposed Ped / Bike Bridge Mountlake Terrace Lightrail Station Railway Edmonds City Limits C fit- Z 1 1 t°, Y� QI J o♦ I � 1 1 1 1 _1 r1 h9lLE6 0 0.5 1 1 Bike Lanes only Considered on ' Roadways with ADT > 3,500 40 t November 2024 FSH10 w A N -.- ------ ' 76 Tit S r SW I'ITM ST SW y , 3 / 3 i � Q W y % T s � ■ � - �riS �5 i •1 1 Lynnwood Transit Center - I� �Y6THSTS" 1 Mile W <' `99 -i4TH ST Sw I M.�iN St It'e,e V < r S � S7e.. U.W NI.. :A" Aldo— kftJ �R 74 c 1 fb p ,..^A R-i 7 a Packet Pg. 55 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Active Transportation Level of Service November 2024 Bicycle, pedestrian, and trail facilities play a vital role in the City's transportation environment. The Edmonds active transportation system is comprised of facilities that promote mobility without the aid of motorized vehicles. A well -established system encourages healthy recreational activities, reduces vehicle demand on roadways, and enhances safety within the community. As described in Chapter 1 the active transportation LOS standard is based on the presence of facilities along designated routes. Based on the system plan networks and LOS criteria, pedestrian and bicycle networks were evaluated and summarized in Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5, respectively. 41 Packet Pg. 56 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-4 Pedestrian LOS LEGEND Route Level of Service M Primary, G Primary, In M Primary, N II Secondary Secondary Railway Edmonds r 11 42 7.A.a November 2024 A N 1�eP1 )T Sw 17srH ST sw It. nfw 3 x �un.s+cw Lynnwood Transit Center 1 Mile —♦ l 97" ST SW 11i47. ST sW 1661. ST SW ST SW �� rL5J Packet Pg. 57 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-5 Bicycle LOS VLEGEND Route Level of Service = Complete = Incomplete = No Facilities — Further Study Needed ® Ped/Bike Bridge (Not Yet Constructed) Mountlake Terrace Lig Railway Edmonds City Limits I jiP -OC 1 1 i 7 e 4 MILES 0 05 1 AFr 7.A.a November 2024 r d 0 ' . N 3 e6 HST SW 1T6THSTSW �4TN ST SW 3 S F Lynnwood Transit Center 1 Mile No WTM ST SW 204TH ST SW OSTH ST SW 1SW IU Q 43 Packet Pg. 58 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 As shown in Figure 2-4, the pedestrian system meets LOS standards in most of the designated pedestrian routes of the city. The northern and southern sections of the city are missing facilities. Many of the missing sidewalks are along secondary or local roadways. In contrast, the bicycle system LOS shown in Figure 2-5 does not meet LOS standards in many areas of the city. The city lacks bicycle facilities along some of the major corridors, including the State Routes 99, 104 and 524 (S 196th Street). The long-term project list seeks to implement bicycle lanes or multi -use pathways to achieve an acceptable LOS for the bicycle network. Transit LOS The transit LOS should ideally be based on transit speeds and reliability. However, due to the lack of available travel speed data for the recently realigned Community Transit routes, general roadway speeds were used as a proxy for transit speeds (see Table 1-4). Given the forecast roadway LOS summarized in the Figure 2-1, the resulting forecast 2044 transit LOS is summarized in Figure 2-6. Packet Pg. 59 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-6 Forecast 2044 Transit LOS LEGEND • Transit Stop Transit LOS � Good {� — Acceptable F � Fail Railway Edmonds City Limits 'o-Tox lilt. i i a r 7r 7.A.a November 2024 N HFb 1 s9 1 M IT 5w of e� 4Qy$to • 194TH IT SW ru.1n^'ll c� IwTH ST SW o i • a x - a 158TH IT 5W C d E t U ca r Q 45 Packet Pg. 60 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2.4. Transportation Projects & Programs November 2024 The existing and future transportation needs analysis and the proposed modal plans for the components described above were utilized to develop a list of multimodal transportation improvement projects to support growth in the City of Edmonds. The project improvements address safety, capacity, connectivity, and expanded active transportation facilities. Improvements also cover upgrades to existing roads to support the forecast economic development and growth in the city. The roadway and intersection projects incorporate needs for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders that will use the same corridors. The projects were categorized into two primary types: • Roadway and Intersection Projects • Active Transportation Projects Roadway and Intersection Improvements Roadway or intersection improvements were identified where existing or forecast operational deficiencies are anticipated with growth in and around the City of Edmonds. The projects are intended to improve operations at the identified intersections to improve intersection operations, corridor travel time or improve safety. Some of the spot/intersection improvements were previously identified as a need in the 6-year transportation improvement program and/or the 2015 Transportation Element and should continue to be considered to support growth into 2044 The roadway and intersection improvement projects are summarized in Table 2-3 and Figure 2-7. 46 / Packet Pg. 61 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Table 2-3 Roadway and Intersection Projects November 2024 47 Packet Pg. 62 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 7.A.a November 2024 Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description Project Cost Priority as O (2024 $) a` 1-01 76th Ave. W at intersection Add left turn lane on east and west approaches, $11,640,000 Medium_ @ 220th St. removing split phase, add bike lanes and 3 SW sidewalk improvements = Intersection O Improvements y 1-02 SR 524 at intersection Design intersection improvements (RAB or $1,450,000 Low W (196th St. signal) and addition of guardrail on the west side p SW) @ 88th of intersection due to 12' vertical drop (grade. Ave W. adjustment to improve sight distance to be Intersection considered). Q Improvements w c 1-03 Main St. @ at intersection Installation of traffic signal or mini -roundabout. $1,370,000 Medium 9th Ave. w 1-04 Westgate / at intersection Provide safety improvements within proximity to $4,460,000 Medium SR-104 @ the intersection by providing better access 100th Ave. W management on all approaches N Intersection Access m L Management O 1-05 SR-104 @ at intersection Provide C-Curb with left turn channelization for $290,000 Low 95th PI. W access management. Intersection Improvements IX 1-06 SR-104 @ at intersection Install traffic signal and other intersection $1,560,000 Low N 238th St. SW improvements. O Intersection y Improvements > d 1-07 SR-104 @ at intersection Extend bike lanes within proximity of intersection $2,570,000 Medium IX 76th Ave. W in northbound and southbound directions. Install c Intersection APS on all corners and new ADA curb ramps. c4 Improvements Add westbound right turn lane along SR-104 (L (-125 ft storage length) a; ITS-01 SR 104 236th St SW to 226th St Install ITS Adaptive System along SR-104 from $4,240,000 High R SW 236th St. SW to 226th St. SW C ITS-02 76TH AVE 206th St SW to 220th St Install ITS adaptive system from 206th St SW to $2,820,000 High 0 SW 220th St SW R-01 84th Ave W 238th St — 238th St SW Widen roadway to add NB/SB left turn lanes at $18,680,000 Medium Q 220th Street and 228th Street intersections and 5' N C bike lanes. Add 7' sidewalks on each side of the CU roadway with 4' planter strip. R-02 228th St SW 95th PI W — SR 99 Widen roadway to add two-way left turn lane $24,760,000 Low C along stretch or left turn lanes at specific intersections. Install multi -use path on one side of 0 E street. W R-03 SR 99 244th St. SW to 238th St. Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $30,430,000 High � SW utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at W (Stage 3) Hwy 99 @ 238th St SW (additional northbound left turn lane). Install grade separated bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of roadway. J Q Z C N s t� O 48 / Q Packet Pg. 63 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 R-04 SR 99 224th St. SW to 220th St. Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $38,800,000 High SW (Stage 4) utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 220th St SW (additional northbound / southbound / westbound left turn lane). Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-05 SR 99 216th St. SW to 212th St. Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $53,750,000 Low SW utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at (Stage 5) Hwy 99 @ 212th St SW (add left turn lane for northbound and southbound movements / bike lane for eastbound & westbound movements). Install grade separated bike lanes and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-06 SR-99 238th St. SW to 234th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and $24,280,000 Medium (Stage 6) utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-07 SR-99 234th St to 228th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $45,370,000 Medium (Stage 7) utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 228th St SW. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-08 SR-99 228th St to 224th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and $41,870,000 Medium (Stage 8) utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-09 SR-99 220th St to 216th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and $23,850,000 Medium (Stage 9) utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. Source: Transpo Group, 2024 I. - ILL J Q Z C N E s t� / 49 Q Packet Pg. 64 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-7 Roadway and Intersection Projects LEGEND • Intersection Project o Roadway Project Railway Edmonds City Limits fueet Sound 7.A.a November 2024 FA"ftft A N "' 04 eerH sr sw "StWd. O eSNY d MPdudt6 9�F s, seer ti nD 10 ITtTH ST SW ■piH >R SVN i 3 < � asunssTsw PUGET Dit 1 ® IMTeeq.sy CASPE.S ST �� 1 7 TOOTH ST SW 2 i100Y 201TH ST SW I HNN Si = > N ToeTH IT sw Q O N O 717TH ST SW Q hNY Oh � J ':UTH Si oDs '11 { 11i P i e 4. 8 a' v R 02 P` sw 3 3 a I 3DD i� 4 o� 0 ' a FL O O Q- MT.5T 5W 2 MILES 0.5 1 50 0 VI Packet Pg. 65 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Active Transportation Projects While active transportation improvements will be incorporated into both the intersection and roadway improvements, separate active transportation specific improvements have been identified. Active transportation projects have been identified to increase accessibility and connectivity by completing missing links in the current trail, pedestrian, and bike systems and to increase opportunities for alternative modes of transportation such as walking and biking and reducing reliance on vehicles. The active transportation improvements include both projects that are already on the TIP as well as new improvements to support the Edmonds land use plan. The active transportation improvements are summarized in Table 2-4 and Figure 2-8. Table 2-4 2044 Transportation Improvement Project List: Active Transportation Project Cost Priority ID Roadway Extents Project Description (2024 $) BL-01 Main St 9th Ave to 84th Avenue (5 Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $570,000 High corners) BL-02 OLYMPIC AVE Main Street to Puget Drive Widen road to install 5' bike lanes; build curb, $8,020,000 Medium gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards on one side of street BL-03 238TH ST SW SR 104 to 84th Ave W Widen road to install 5' bike lanes $520,000 High BL-04 9TH AVE Main Street to Caspers StreetRestripe and install 5' bike lanes $270,000 High BL-05 MAIN ST Ferry Terminal to 6th Avenue Widen roadway (narrow existing sidewalks) $8,290,000 High to install eastbound (uphill) bicycle lane, sharrows on westbound (downhill) BL-06 76th Ave W 220th St SW to SR 99 Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $190,000 High BL-07 224th St SW 76th Avenue W to Interurban Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $140,000 Medium Trail BL-08 9TH AVE S Bowdoin to Main St Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $120,000 Medium LSW-01 176 ST SW 72nd Ave W to 68th Ave SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,950,000 Medium standards LSW-02 72ND AVE W Olympic View Drive to 176th Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,200,000 Low St SW standards LSW-03 ANDOVER ST 184th ST SW to Olympic Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,200,000 Low View Drive standards LSW-04 232ND ST SW 100th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,170,000 Medium standards LSW-05 189TH PL SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,120,000 Medium standards LSW-06 191ST ST SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,970,000 Low standards LSW-07 184TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,070,000 Medium standards LSW-08 92ND AVE W 189th PI SW to 187th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,160,000 Low standards LSW-09 192ND ST SW 88th Ave W to 86th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,010,000 Low standards LSW-10 218TH ST SW 84th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,800,000 Medium standards LSW-11 216TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 86th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,030,000 Medium standards r ILL J Q Z C N E s t� Q 51 Packet Pg. 66 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 7.A.a November 2024 Project Cost Priority ID Roadway Extents Project Description (2024 $) LSW-12 PARADISE LN SR 104 to 7th Ave S Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,390,000 Low standards LSW-13 6th AVE Elm Way to Pine St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,110,000 Medium standards LSW-14 12TH AVE N Existing sidewalk end to Vista Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,810,000 Low Way standards LSW-15 12TH AVE NW southern City limits to 238th Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,830,000 Low St SW standards LSW-16 188TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 88th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,500,000 Low standards LSW-17 N MEADOWDALE RD 164th St SW to 68th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,160,000 Medium standards LSW-18 MEADOWDALE 75th PI W to Olympic View Dr Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $6,420,000 Medium BEACH RD standards LSW-19 80TH AVE W 188th St SW to Olympic View Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $6,160,000 Medium Drive standards LSW-20 OLYMPIC AVE Olympic View Drive to Puget Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $1,210,000 Medium Drive standards LSW-21 MAPLEWOOD DR Main Street to 200th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $4,410,000 Medium standards LSW-22 88TH AVE W 200th St SW to 196th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $2,090,000 Medium standards LSW-23 8TH AVE S 14th St SW to Elm St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,900,000 Low standards LSW-24 95TH PL W 224th St SW to 220th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $2,240,000 Low standards LSW-25 82ND AVE W / 208th 83rd Ave W to 206th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,260,000 Medium St SW standards LSW-26 96TH PL W 239th St SW to 234th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,810,000 Low standards LSW-27 ROBIN HOOD DR 106th Ave W to existing Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,130,000 Medium sidewalk at Hickman Park standards LSW-28 236TH ST SW SR 99 to 76th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,180,000 High standards LSW-29 230TH ST SW / 75th 76th Ave W to City Limits Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,630,000 Medium PI W (74th Ave W) standards LSW-30 240TH ST SW / 78th SR 99 to 236th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,270,000 High Ave W standards LSW-31 236TH ST SW 84th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,410,000 High standards LSW-32 PINE ST SR 104 to 9th Ave S Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $6,620,000 Medium standards LSW-33 4th Ave. Corridor Main St. to 3rd Ave. N (from Create corridor improvements to encourage $8,480,000 Medium Enhancements Downtown retail to Edmonds pedestrian activity along 4th Ave. N from Walkway Center for the Arts) Main St. to 3rd Ave. N (from Downtown retail to Edmonds Center for the Arts) LSW-34 186TH ST SW 185th PI SW to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,070,000 Low standards 52 I. - ILL J Q Z LL C N E s t� / Q Packet Pg. 67 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Project Cost Priority ID Roadway Extents Project Description (2024 $) L_ a` LSW-35 190TH PL SW Olympic View Drive to 94th Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,120,000 Medium Ave W standards 3 LSW-36 82ND AVE W 206th St SW to 204th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,010,000 Medium C standards Q E LSW-37 98TH AVE W Existing sidewalk north of Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,180,000 Medium T W 220th St SW to 216th PI SW standards C LSW-38 14TH ST SW 8th Ave S to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,150,000 Medium standards LSW-39 80TH AVE W 212th St SW to 206th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,820,000 Medium Q standards y C LSW-40 234TH ST SW 97th Ave W to 94th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,140,000 High ca standards LSW-41 236TH ST SW 94th Ave W to 84th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,980,000 Medium standards -p LSW-42 234TH ST SW 234th ST SW to 76th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,290,000 Medium d 4 standards 4) L MUP-01 OLYMPIC VIEW DR 76th Ave W to City Limits Construct 10' multi -use path $17,400,000 High C (Meadowdale Middle School) 3 MUP-02 196TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct 10' multi -use path $9,020,000 High MUP-03 9TH AVE N Caspers / 9th Ave / Puget Construct 10' multi -use path $11,040,000 High d from Admiral to Olympic View v_ Drive N c MUP-04 SUNSET AVE N Caspers Street to SR 104 Construct 10' multi -use path $5,260,000 High C .N MUP-05 SR 104 Sunset Ave to 100th Ave W Construct 10' multi -use path $26,300,000 High > d MUP-06 SR 104 100th Ave W to 244th St SW Construct 10' multi -use path $22,320,000 High W MUP-07 244th St SW Firdale Ave to SR 104 Construct 10' multi -use path $11,650,000 Medium MUP-08 220TH ST SW 76th Ave W to City Limits Construct 10' multi -use path $3,030,000 High d MUP-09 212TH ST SW 74th Ave W to SR 99 Construct 10' multi -use path $5,050,000 High j 84TH AVE W Esperance & City Limits Build curb, gutter, 4' planter strip and 7' $2,350,000 Medium R NM-01 divide to 238th St SW sidewalk and 5' bike lanes on each side of C road r SSW-01 WALNUT ST Existing sidewalk to 7th Ave Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $390,000 Medium ca C standards Q SSW-02 234TH ST SW 84th Ave W to existing Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $590,000 Medium = sidewalk by 82nd PI W standards ca SSW-03 234TH ST SW 97th PI W to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $860,000 Low y standards C SSW-04 6TH AVE S Existing sidewalk at 8th to 9thConstruct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $900,000 Medium E Ave standards W SSW-05 97TH AVE W 239th St SW to 240th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $950,000 Low standards gW SSW-06 92ND AVE W 218th St SW to 216th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $950,000 Low Q standards J SSW-07 78TH AVE W 234th St SW to 236th ST SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $960,000 Medium Z standards iy SSW-08 80TH AVE W 220th St SW to 218th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $960,000 Medium standards s t� / 53 Q Packet Pg. 68 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Project Cost Priority ID Roadway Extents Project Description (2024 $) SSW-09 84TH AVE W 186th St SW to 188th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $970,000 Low standards SSW-10 100TH AVE W 238th St SW to 242nd PI SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $970,000 Medium standards Note: Bold projects indicate projects listed in the 2024-2029 TIP 54 Packet Pg. 69 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-8 Active Transportation Projects LEGEND Project Type o Multi Use Path o Sidewalk (Long) = Sidewalk (Short) o Sidewalk and Bike Lanes o Bike Lanes Edmonds City Limits 0 0- MILES 0 0.5 1 r "S"411, 7.A.a November 2024 A N IOi 1H ST SW SrL M.— sj- md:"* 1� LSW-01 176THSTSW c.� 3 JQp ■6oT>asrsw �F 3 LSW-07 L -� cc `` 1 4 _ 3ILS�W--16 qlr� LSW34 LSYY-35J U N C W.0s LSW-09 LSW-08 r dL N r ` MUP-02 iv P7 INn6fr s.... O cN 3 MTH IT SW 4 m � -2 3 N 99 2o�THstsw �e LSW36 n �-01 m "? ; 7oe1 IT sw 4 MUP-09 212TH sT sW �UO1N N'4 LSW 3—r�i 4` LSW 1` 1 LSW-10 vU7 a 1n 1) -J N J "'N uaTHsTSW 9; MUP-08 �. -J LSW-38 � 13 L-07 m ` r " 2k>2i PL SW x Joky 77flrHSTSW CJ, LSW-42 r—� 4 LSW 28 776TH sT SW We IL111YW 104 1— IT sw \I U— Q 0 J Q Z LL r-� C d E t C.1 rr r� Q 55 Packet Pg. 70 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Project Prioritization November 2024 Given the number of projects identified (both roadway and active transportation), it is important to prioritize their implementation. The City set about designing a project prioritization methodology that reflects the priorities of the overall Edmonds 2044 Comprehensive Plan, "Everyone Edmonds." The City selected four key categories: Equity, Safety, Proximity to Activity Centers and Other Key Locations, and Capacity as reflective of the goals of their transportation system, as reflected in the goals and policies presented in Section 3. The project prioritization point scoring methodology is described in Table 2-5. Table 2-5 Project Prioritization Scoring Methodology Category Policy Reference Measurement Possible Points Points Scoring Methodology Equity Policy 2.3 / 2.4 PSRC Opportunity 20 Very High — 0 pts, High — 5 pts, Medium —10 pts, Low — Index2 15 pts, Very low — 20 pts Safety Goal 3 Top 3 Locations of Ped/Bike/Injury/Fatal Collisions — 20 Areas of Safety Concern 20 pts, next 4 locations —15 points, next 3 — 12 points. etc (to min 3 pts) Proximity to Parks 10 Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Proximity to Schools 10 Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Proximity to Transit 5 Within 1/8 mile 10 pts, within 1/4 mile 5 pts Stops Activity Center: Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 Proximity to mile - 5 pts Activity Centers policy 3.1 Proximity to Growth 10 Neighborhood Center: Within 1/8 mile - 7 pts, within and Other Key Hubs 1/4 mile - 4 pts Locations Neighborhood Hub: Within 1/8 mile - 4 pts, within 1/4 mile - 2 pts Proximity to Public 5 Within 1/8 mile 5 pts, within 1/4 mile 3 pts Buildings or Hospital Proximity to Commercial 5 Within 1/8 mile 5 pts, within 1/4 mile 3 pts Areas Capacity Policy 6.2 Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 20,000 ADT = 15 Project Adds Roadway 15 points, Capacity Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 10,000 ADT = 10 pts Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 5,000 ADT = 5 pts Total 100 Roadway and Intersection Projects were scored out of a total of 100 points, while active transportation projects were scored out of a total of 85 points. Roadway and Intersection projects were prioritized against one another, while active transportation projects were prioritized separately. The top 25 percent of project scores were considered high priority, while the next 50 percent were considered medium, and the bottom 25 percent of scoring projects were considered low. The project priorities (high, medium, and low) are shown in Table 2-3 and Table 2-4. 2 https://www.psrc.org/our-work/opportunity-mapping RN Packet Pg. 71 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 In addition to transportation capital and maintenance projects, several planning studies are recommended to update ADA accessibility, improve safety, and conduct corridor specific active transportation planning. The full list of recommended studies are summarize in Table 2-6. Table 2-6 Transportation Planning Studies Study Name Description Project Cost (2024 $) Citywide ADA Transition Plan Complete a compliance evaluation of all existing ADA curb ramps, as $150,000 well as long range plan on how to address all identified deficiencies. Pavement Rating Study Analyze the pavement condition of all arterial, collector, and local $45,000 (every 3 streets to determine the stretches to be repaved as part of future years) annual overlays. Safety Plan Update Update the City's Safety Plan, identifying all high accident locations $250,000 through the City and establish of priority project ranking based on set of criteria. Olympic View Drive Active Complete a feasibility study to identify preferred active transportation $150,000 Transportation Feasibility Study improvements along Olympic View Drive and develop initial design and cost estimates. 196th Street Active Transportation Complete a feasibility study to identify preferred active transportation $150,000 Feasibility Study (pedestrian and bicycle) improvements along 196th Street and develop initial design and cost estimates. / 57 Packet Pg. 72 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2.5. Technology Considerations November 2024 Advances in technology impact the short and long-term use of the transportation system and its users. The following sections describe technologies emerging or being considered in Edmonds and the region. Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) is an integrated approach to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure by implementing multimodal, intermodal, and often cross -jurisdictional systems, services, and projects. TSMO seeks to operate the existing transportation system as safely and efficiently as possible, often maintaining or even regaining previous capacity levels and improving safety performance levels. In practice, TSMO is applied on a corridor or in a region as a series of operational strategies. Corridor strategies instead of just intersection improvements. Electric Vehicles As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow within transportation systems, it becomes essential to establish an accessible EV charging infrastructure. Currently, charging infrastructure in the city is provided at several private business locations. City -owned properties and right of way are not currently equipped with public charging systems for electric vehicles. The City may evaluate the benefits of entering a public private partnership to provide charging systems on City property if electric vehicle charging stations are desired by the community in the future. E-Bikes / E-Scooters E-bikes and E-scooters are electricity -assisted bicycles and scooters. Availability, diversity of types of e-bikes/scooters, and use of e-bikes/scooters has been increasing in recent years removing barriers and expanding transportation options for road users. Increased use of e- bikes/e-scooters will likely result in the need for increased bike facilities and infrastructure. 58 Packet Pg. 73 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 3. Goals and Policies These initiatives seek to preserve Edmonds's unique story and character, while fostering economic resilience, and enhancing the City's livability. Prioritizing equitable investments in infrastructure and programs that contribute to vibrant neighborhoods, environmental protection, and transparent governance. The following goals and policies are registered to match the GMA & VISION 2050 requirements Goal T- 1 Create a complete and connected system that offers efficient transportation options to implement the regional transportation plan. Policy 1.1 Provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient travel experience for all users and the movement of freight and goods. Policy 1.2 Focus on transportation system management investments that increase efficiency while meeting existing and future demand and capacity. Policy 1.3 Focus new development in activity centers with pedestrian access to transit and prioritize connectivity to transit nodes that provide important connections to regional destinations. Policy 1.4 New and existing streets should form a well-connected network that provides for safe, direct, and convenient access for automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Prioritize transportation investments that reinforce the City's vision of developing near transit - oriented areas, consistent with the regional growth strategy. Policy 1.5 Build a transportation system that enhances the City's land use vision to prioritize multimodal investments in activity centers and transit stations. Policy 1.6 Encourage active transportation by providing safe facilities for bicycles and pedestrians. Policy 1.7 Encourage collaboration across departments to develop a network of walking paths throughout the city. This network could include, but not be limited to signed loop trails in neighborhoods, park -to -parks walking paths, and theme -related walks. Policy 1.8 Provide bicycle lanes where feasible to encourage the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation purposes. Sharrows can be provided on lower volume roadways to create motorist awareness. Policy 1.9 Where feasible, design all streets as complete streets that serve vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle travel according to City ordinance 3842. Policy 1.10 Maximize efficiencies of existing transportation facilities through Transportation Demand Management; Encouraging occupants of new development to use existing sidewalk, bicycle, and transit facilities; and Supporting technologies that improve the efficiency of travel, including signal improvements and changeable message signs. / 59 Packet Pg. 74 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Goal T-2 Participate in land use and transportation planning with Puget Sound Regional Council, Snohomish County, and surrounding jurisdictions to support and promote the Regional Growth Strategy in Vision 2050. Policy 2.1 Partner with other entities to create a logical system that integrates within the regional transportation network and supports the regional growth strategy. Policy 2.2 Coordinate planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities and programs with the State, counties, neighboring cities, Puget Sound Regional Council, Community Transit, Sound Transit, and other entities to ensure critical infrastructure is in place to respond to both natural and human -caused disasters. Policy 2.3 Position Edmonds to respond to technical innovations, such as electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and other personal mobility devices. Coordinate with regional and private entities to accommodate these modes of transportation that have the potential to provide increased mobility and environmental benefits. Policy 2.4 Work with transit providers to serve designated activity centers with appropriate levels of transit service. Transit stops should be properly located throughout the activity center and designed to serve local community and activity patterns and significant concentrations of employment. Goal T-3 Support and enforce traffic laws that are designed to provide safety for vulnerable users, including people walking, biking, riding transit, and people with mobility challenges. Policy 3.1 Support the transportation needs of traditionally underserved neighborhoods and vulnerable populations through investment in equitable modes of transportation in addition to potential catch-up investment for areas in need, as necessary. Policy 3.2 Design walking paths for use by people of all ages, abilities, and mobility levels. Improvements to walking paths and curb cuts should meet the requirements of ADA. Goal T-4 Develop the City's transportation system to serve existing and future land uses and promote economic growth. Policy 4.1 Encourage the efficient movement of people and goods through an effective and inter- connected transportation network that includes collector and arterial streets, trails, bike paths, public transit, and other transportation facilities. Policy 4.2 Support a multimodal transportation system that links air, ferry, rail, bus, auto, freight, and non -motorized travel providing access to regional transportation systems while ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of local commercial districts and residential neighborhoods. Policy 4.3 The City should work with WSDOT, BNSF, Amtrak, Sound Transit, Community Transit, and local walking and biking advocacy groups to locate and design a multi -modal transportation center and terminal to serve the City's needs with the following elements: 60 / Packet Pg. 75 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 a.) Ferry terminal that meets the operational requirements to accommodate forecast ridership demand and that provides proper separation of automobile, bicycle, and walk-on passenger loading b.) Train station that meets intercity passenger service and commuter rail loading requirements, and provides the requisite amenities, such as waiting areas, storage, and bicycle lockers c.) Transit center with connections to major regional destinations d.) Linkage between stations/terminals that meets the operational and safety requirements of each mode, including a link between the multi -modal station terminal and to the business/commerce center in downtown Edmonds e.) Safety features that include better separation between train traffic and other modes of travel, particularly vehicle and passenger ferry traffic as well as the public; and f.) Overall facility design that minimizes the impact to the natural environment, particularly the adjacent marshes. Goal T-5 Minimize the adverse impacts of transportation facility improvements on the natural environment both in established neighborhoods and undeveloped areas. Policy 5.1 Support transportation investments that advance alternatives to driving alone as a measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and in turn reduce the effect of citywide transportation on global climate change. Policy 5.2 Design streets with the minimum pavement areas needed and utilize innovative and sustainable materials, where feasible,and redesign existing streets to reduce impervious surfaces and storm water pollution. Wherever feasible, culverts under streets should be reconstructed or removed to improve fish passage. Policy 5.3. Include analyses of geological, topographical, and hydrological conditions, as well as impacts to human health and safety in the planning, design, and construction of transportation facilities. Goal T-6 Pursuant to the Growth Management Act, maintain an inventory of the City's transportation facilities and establish appropriate Level of Service Guidelines and Standards. Policy 6.1 The Transportation Element shall include mapped inventories of all major transportation modal networks, including automobile, transit and freight vehicles; sidewalks, bikeways,and multiuse trails; and airports, railroads, shipping terminals, and vehicle and passenger ferry routes. Policy 6.2 Roadway Level of Service (LOS) Standards for City of Edmonds Streets: • Arterials = LOS D or better / 61 Packet Pg. 76 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT • Collectors = LOS C or better • State Highways of Regional Significance (PSRC): o SR 524; SR 99 north of SR 104 = LOS E or better November 2024 • State Highways of Statewide Significance (WSDOT): o SR 104; SR 99 south of SR 104 = LOS D or better o Not subject to City concurrency regulations, but City will identify locations where LOS D is not being met. Pedestrian Level of Service (LOS) Standards Green = Complete Pedestrian Network Facility Yellow = Partial or Incomplete Pedestrian Network Facility Red = Missing Pedestrian Network Facility Bicycle Level of Service (LOS) Standards o Green = Complete Bicycle Network Facility o Yellow = Partial or Incomplete Bicycle Network Facility o Red = Missing Bicycle Network Facility Policy 6.3 Adopt and implement a multimodal transportation concurrency management program based on the level of service standard measurements for intersections, public transit, walkways, and bikeways. • Provide additional transportation facility capacity only when existing facilities are used to their maximum level of efficiency, consistent with adopted LOS standards. Work with PSRC travel demand forecasts to identify state, regional, and local multimodal transportation system improvements deemed necessary to accommodate growth while improving safety and human health. Policy 6.4 Keep roadways operating in safe condition by taking steps to secure roadway funding from a variety of sources to maintain, rehabilitate, or replace roadways. Edmonds will work with its partners to understand street maintenance and rehabilitation needs. Prioritize roadway preservation projects and consider the long-term maintenance costs of new capacity as part of the upfront cost of development. Goal T-7 Establish infrastructure planning and financing strategies with other agencies to ensure that these plans are consistent with the regional mobility goals and land use plans. Policy 7.1 Finance the six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) within the City's financial capacity to achieve a balance between available revenue and expenditures related to transportation facilities. Policy 7.2 Pursue and implement alternative and innovative transportation financing methods, such as transportation benefit districts, variable -demand parking management pricing, user fees, and other potential options to support ongoing maintenance, preservation, and operation of the City's transportation system. Policy 7.3 Develop a 20-year finance plan that balances transportation improvement needs, costs, and revenues available for all modes to assist in updating the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program and the annual adoption of the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Ell Packet Pg. 77 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Policy 7.4 If projected funding is inadequate to finance needed transportation facilities, based on adopted level of service (LOS) standards and forecasted growth, the City should explore one or more of the following options: o Lower the LOS standard o Change the Land Use Plan o Increase the amount of revenue from existing sources; or o Adopt new sources of revenue Policy 7.5 Identify funding strategies with other agencies to ensure progress on future shared - jurisdiction projects to provide a safe and comfortable travel experience for all users Goal T-8 Integrate traffic calming to reduce congestion, improve safety, support downtown, enhance neighborhoods, improves emergency access and maintain a pedestrian -friendly environment. Policy 8.1 Design street improvements to encourage downtown traffic circulation to flow in and around commercial blocks, promoting customer convenience and reducing congestion. Separate through -traffic from local traffic circulation to encourage and support customer access. Policy 8.2 Encourage landscaping along residential streets to preserve existing trees and vegetation, increase open spaces, and decrease impervious surfaces. Landscaping may be utilized to provide visual and physical barriers but should be carefully designed not to interfere with motorists' sight distance and traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and wheelchair safety. Landscaping improvements should take maintenance requirements into consideration. Policy 8.3 Encourage underground placements of utilities when existing roadways are improved. Policy 8.4 Encourage placement of underground conduit for future installation of fiber optic cable as roadways are built or improved. Policy 8.5 Convert private streets to public streets only when: o The City Council has determined that a public benefit would result. o The street has been improved to the appropriate City public street standard. o The City Engineer has determined that conversion will have minimal effect on the City's Street maintenance budget. o In the case that the conversion is initiated by the owner(s) of the road, that the owner(s) finances the survey and legal work required for the conversion. Policy 8.6 Improve emergency service access to the waterfront, especially to the west side of train tracks when there is a train crossing. Policy 8.7 Design street improvements to enhance the safe and efficient movement of all modes of transportation. Incorporate traffic calming measures where appropriate to further enhance those conditions / 63 Packet Pg. 78 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Goal T-9 Expand local and regional transit options, ensuring reliable, accessible, and safe service, and connecting neighborhoods to key destinations to meet diverse community needs. Policy 9.1 Explore future funding for a city -based circulator bus that provides local shuttle service between neighborhoods (Firdale Village, Perrinville, Five Corners, Westgate) and downtown. Policy 9.2 Encourage the provision of a bus rapid transit system or other high -capacity frequent transit service along SR 104. Policy 9.3 Work with transit providers to ensure that transit service within the city is: o Convenient and flexible to meet community and user needs o Dependable, affordable, and maintains regular schedules. o Provides adequate service during evening hours, weekends, and holidays; and o Comfortable and safe for all users. Goal T-10 Promote efficient, sustainable parking solutions that support development in all centers and hubs and encourage multimodal access. Policy 10.1 Carefully review parking requirements for downtown development proposals both for autos and bikes to promote development while still ensuring adequate balance between parking supply and demand. Policy 10.2 Encourage underground parking as part of new development. Goal T-11 Prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety, support community access to centers and hubs, all key destinations integrating with regional systems. Policy 11.1 Leverage funding opportunities and the City's right of way to complete the arterial and collector walking path system according to the following priority list: o Arterial and collector roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is provided o Arterial and collector roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is not provided o Arterial and collector roadways with shoulders too narrow or in or poor walking condition for pedestrians o Arterial and collector roadways with adequate shoulders for pedestrians but without walking paths o The remainder of the arterial roadway system (e.g. roads with walking paths along one side, or roads with walking paths in disrepair) Policy 11.2 Locate walking paths and bicycle facilities to facilitate community access to parks, schools, neighborhoods, shopping centers and transit facilities/stops. Policy 11.3 Place highest priority on pedestrian safety in areas frequented by children, such as near schools, parks, and playgrounds. Provide walking paths in these areas at every opportunity. Policy 11.4 Maintain existing public walking paths. 64 / Packet Pg. 79 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Policy 11.5 Place highest priority for improvements to bicycle facilities and installation of bike racks and lockers near schools, commercial districts, multi -family residences, recreation areas, and transit facilities. Policy 11.6 Provide safe bicycle connections to existing bicycle facilities in adjacent jurisdictions Goal T-12 Ensure transportation infrastructure keeps pace with development and promotes sustainable mobility by integrating electric vehicle support and mitigating traffic impacts through timely improvements. Policy 12.1 Ensure city transportation facilities and services are provided concurrent with new development or redevelopment to mitigate impacts created from such development. Road improvements may be provided at the time of or within 6 years of development. Policy 12.2 Encourage and promote the use of electric vehicles as they are developed in all automobiles, truck, and commercial vehicle classes. Encourage the use of such vehicles in a way that conditions are safe and don't impede traffic flow. Provide for a broad range of electric charging opportunities at public and private parking venues throughout the city, including standards for new developments that provide parking facilities. / 65 Packet Pg. 80 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 4. Plan Implementation The list of transportation improvement projects must be funded and implemented to meet existing and future travel demands in and around the City of Edmonds. Estimated project costs and future revenues are presented and options to fund the projects are described in this section. Implementation strategies are discussed and include items such as coordination with WSDOT, Snohomish County, and Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to prioritize and fund regional improvements. The implementation plan sets up the framework for the City to prioritize and fund the improvements identified in the transportation plan. The GMA requires the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include a multi- year financing plan based on the identified improvement needs in the transportation systems plan. The financing plan is to be the basis in developing the required six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). If probable funding is less than the identified needs, then the transportation financing program must also include a discussion of how additional funding will be raised or how land use assumptions will be reassessed to assure that level of service standards will be met. Alternatively, the city can adjust its level of service standards. A summary of costs for capital improvement projects and citywide maintenance and operation programs are presented. The capital project and maintenance and operations program costs are compared to estimated revenues from existing sources used by the City to fund transportation improvements. Other potential funding sources to help reduce the projected shortfall are described. Lastly, a summary of a reassessment strategy for the city to use for reviewing transportation funding in the context of the overall Comprehensive Plan is also included. 4.1. Project and Programs Cost Estimates Table 4-1 summarizes the costs of the recommended transportation improvement projects and programs. These cover City of Edmonds capital improvements, maintenance and operations. The costs are summarized for the life of the Plan. Improvements under the responsibility of WSDOT or Snohomish County are not included in the summary table. However, the city may choose to include a share of the costs of WSDOT improvements in its transportation impact fee or other funding options. 66 / Packet Pg. 81 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 4-1 Transportation Project and Program Costs (2024 — 2044) Improvement Type (2024-2044) Total Costs Percent of Total Costs Transportation Capital Projects2 Roadway $308,850,000 48.8% Multi Use Path $111,070,000 17.6% Intersection $23,340,000 3.7% Sidewalk - Long $106,980,000 16.9% Sidewalk - Short $8,500,000.00 1.3% Bike Lanes $18,120,000 2.9% Pavement Preservation $56,000,000 8.8% Subtotal Capital Projects $632,860,000 100% Transportation Maintenance & Operations (M & O) Programs General Maintenance & Operations $47,800,000 100% Subtotal M & O Programs $47,800,000 100% Total Costs $680,660,000 1. All costs in 2024 dollars, rounded to $1,000 2. Does not include other agency improvements Planning -level cost estimates were developed for the capital improvements and presented in the Forecast and Evaluation Chapter. The planning estimates were prepared based upon average unit costs for transportation projects within the region. Planning -level costs were developed with the assumption that costs would include associated storm water development requirements, property acquisition, wetland mitigation, and utility extensions and/or upgrades, based upon historic costs for those items. More detailed cost estimates will need to be prepared as the projects are closer to design and construction. Future design studies will identify specific property impacts and options to reduce costs and impacts on properties. The estimated capital cost of the Transportation Plan is approximately $632.9 million (in 2024 dollars). Approximately 41 percent of the capital costs are associated with the various SR 99 revitalization stages. Sidewalk and multiuse path projects each account for approximately 18 percent of the capital costs, while pavement preservation needs are about 9 percent of the total cost, with the remaining 15 percent consisting of additional roadway, intersection and bike lane improvements. A Pavement Rating Study was completed in 2018, identifying the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating as 71. In order to maintain this PCI rating, the study indicated that the annual overlay budget should be approximately $2.6 Million. Since the average annual funding for this program between 2018 and 2022 was only $1.9 Million ($700,000 below that necessary / 67 Packet Pg. 82 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 amount), the PCI rating dropped to 66 (based on Pavement Rating Study completed in 2022). The study then indicated that the annual budget needs to be approximately $2.8 Million in order to maintain this PCI rating. Another pavement rating study will be completed in 2025. Maintenance and operations costs were projected based on historic expenditures from 2022 through the 2024 budget. Maintenance and operations costs cover general administration, roadway and storm drainage maintenance, street lighting, traffic signal and street signs, street sweeping, and other miscellaneous safety improvement programs. To reduce the need for extensive capital reconstruction projects, the maintenance and operations program to preserve the existing street system is estimated to be approximately $48 million of the total $681 million Transportation Plan cost. 4.2. Funding Analysis with Existing Revenue Sources The City has historically used tax revenues, developer fees, and grants to construct and maintain their transportation facilities. In 2008, Edmonds City Council amended the Edmonds City Code to enact a new Chapter 3.65, the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District (TBD). The Edmonds TBD boundary is coextensive with the boundary of the City of Edmonds. In 2023, City Council voted to increase the collection amount to $40 per vehicle tax as provided by RCW 82.80.140. The TBD revenue provides funding for the street maintenance and operation division. The TBD was set to automatically dissolve after 18 years (2026), unless extended. The financial forecast within the Edmonds Transportation Master Plan assumes the continued collection of TBD fees based on the updated $40 fee over the 20-year plan period (to 2044). The description of this and other available funding sources and projected revenues are listed in Table 4-2. .: Packet Pg. 83 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 4-2 2024-2044 Transportation Revenues Revenue Source Total Revenues Percent of Total Revenues Transportation Capital Revenues Grant Funds $103,960,000 66.1% GMA Fees/(TIF)' $8,050,000 5.1% State Gas Tax $2,860,000 1.8% General Fund $2,860,000 1.8% REET (Fund 125 & 126) $36,760,000 23.4% Other (Stormwater, sewer, water, etc.) $2,720,000 1.7% Subtotal Capital Revenues $157,210,000 100% Transportation M & O Revenues Transportation Benefit District2 $25,600,000 51.5% Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax $13,160,000 26.5% General Funds $8,080,000 16.2% Other $2,900,000 5.8% Subtotal M & O Revenues $49,740,000 100% Total Revenues $206,950,000 1. Assumes a 25% increase in TIF collection rate based on expected TIF rate increase as part of updated transportation plan 2. Assumes $40 collection per vehicle fee based on 2023 City Council approval through the 20-year plan Revenue projections were estimated based upon the City's 2024 budget, historical revenues from 2022 and 2023, and an assumed 25 percent increase to the adopted impact fee program. Based on recent historical data, it is estimated that revenues would be approximately $207 million during the 20-year period, of which approximately 76 percent would be dedicated for capital improvements, while the remaining 24 percent would be for maintenance and operations programs. Of the approximately $157 million in revenues dedicated to capital improvements, grant funds E are assumed to generate approximately 66 percent of revenue. Real-estate excise taxes w (REET) are estimated to account for about 23 percent of capital funds. Impact fees, state gas � taxes and water, stormwater, sewer fees are estimated to generate the remaining capital revenue. o J Q Approximately $50 million in revenues dedicated for maintenance and operations programs are z anticipated over 20 years. The funding forecast assumes the continued collection of r Transportation Benefit District revenues beyond its current 2026 end date and is expected to E generate approximately $25.6 million by 2044. �a / 69 Q Packet Pg. 84 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Developer Transportation Funding The city uses several programs to help offset the increased traffic impacts of new development or redevelopment. These include construction of frontage improvements such as curb, gutter, and sidewalks, with or without dedication of right-of-way, and new roadways needed to serve the development. The City is also required to review the potential transportation impacts of development and define appropriate mitigation under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and GMA concurrency requirements. In addition, the City previously adopted a Transportation Impact Fee program as allowed for by the GMA to help fund growth -related transportation system improvements. Transportation Impact Fees The GMA allows agencies to develop and implement a Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program to help fund part of the costs of transportation facilities needed to accommodate growth. State law (RCW 82.02) requires that TIF programs are: • Related to improvements to serve new growth and not existing deficiencies; • Assessed proportional to the impact of new developments; • Allocated for improvements that reasonably benefit new development, and; • Spent on facilities identified in the adopted Capital Facilities Plan. TIFs can only be used to help fund improvements that are needed to serve new growth. The cost of projects needed to resolve existing deficiencies cannot be included. The TIF program must allow developers to receive credits if they are required to construct all or a portion of system improvements to the extent that the required improvements were included in the TIF calculation. The city is in the process of updating its existing program based on the updated Transportation Plan. Other Developer Mitigation and Requirements The City has adopted specific development -related requirements which will help fund the identified improvements. These include requirements for frontage improvements, mitigation of transportation impacts under SEPA, and concurrency requirements. The City requires developments to fund and construct certain roadway improvements as part of their projects. These typically include reconstructing abutting streets to meet the City's current design standards. These improvements can include widening of pavement, drainage improvements, and construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalks. Several of the projects identified in the Transportation Plan could be partially funded and constructed as part of new developments. As noted above, to the extent that costs of a transportation improvement are included in the TIF then credits must be provided. If improvements to an abutting local street are not included in the TIF, then credits against the TIF would not be required or allowed. The city also evaluates impacts of development projects under SEPA. The SEPA review may identify adverse transportation impacts that require mitigation beyond payment of the TIF. These could include impacts related to safety, traffic operations, active transportation, or other 70 Packet Pg. 85 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 transportation issues. The needed improvements may or may not be identified as specific projects in the Plan. If the required improvements are included in the TIF program, then the City must provide credit to the extent that the costs are included in the project list and impact fee calculations. The city also requires an evaluation of transportation concurrency for development projects. The concurrency evaluation is intended to identify project impacts that will cause City facilities to operate below the City's level of service standard. To resolve such a deficiency, the applicant can propose to fund and/or construct improvements to provide an adequate level of service. Alternatively, the applicant can wait for the City, or another agency or developer to fund improvements to resolve the deficiency. According to the GMA, the City must deny any proposal that will cause the level of service for transportation facilities to decline below the adopted standard unless a financial commitment is in place to complete measures to achieve the LOS standard within six years. (RCW 36.70A.070(6)(b). Grants Over the past several years the city has had significant success in securing grants for transportation improvements. Grant funding is typically tied to specific improvement projects and distributed on a competitive basis, often with a local funding match. 4.3. Forecasted Revenue Shortfall Table 4-3 summarizes the City's proposed transportation financing strategy for the approximately $633 million City portion of the capital improvement costs as well as the $48 million in maintenance, operations, and program expenditures. The Plan results in a shortfall of approximately $474 million. This assumes that the level of grants and developer commitments will be generated as estimated in the Transportation Plan. The deficit could be greater if the level of development or the level of grant funding is less than forecast. The former would be offset by a reduced need for transportation improvements to accommodate growth. If the City is more successful in obtaining grants or other outside funding for projects, then the potential deficit could be reduced, as discussed in the next section. / 71 Packet Pg. 86 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 4-3 Forecasted Revenues and Costs Revenue Source' Total (2024-2044) Transportation Capital Revenues $157,210,000 Total Capital Project Costs $632,860,000 Capital Estimated Shortfall ($475,650,000) Transportation M&O Revenues $49,740,000 Transportation M&O Costs $47,800,000 M & O Estimated Surplus $1,940,000 Total Estimated Shortfall ($473,710,000) 1. All revenues in 2024 dollars 2. Does not include other aoencv improvements Capital Revenue Shortfall The approximately $474 million shortfall in funding would largely affect the ability of the city to fund all the identified capital improvement projects during the planning period. As evidenced by the formation of the Transportation Benefit District, the City is committed to funding the existing maintenance and operations programs needed to preserve the integrity, safety, and efficiency of its existing transportation system. Maintenance and Operations Revenue Surplus The financial forecast shows sufficient funding for the 20-year maintenance and operations program needs assuming the continued collection of transportation benefit district fees throughout the life of the plan. General citywide maintenance and operations programs are expected to balance with forecasted revenues over the life of the plan; however, the city will review and adjust the maintenance and operation programs on an annual basis to balance with anticipated dedicated revenues. 4.4. Potential Options to Balance the Plan Delaying Improvement Projects The City will not likely be able to fund lower priority projects within the 20-year horizon without additional funding sources. Some of these projects may be funded through impact fees and/or frontage improvement requirements as development (or re -development occurs). As developments occur in these areas the city may require project -specific facility improvements including SEPA mitigation measures, as appropriate. The city also may identify other programs or opportunities to partially or fully fund some of these improvements. Additional Grants and Other Agency Funding As discussed above, the transportation financing analysis estimates that the city may receive approximately $104 million in grant funding over the life of the Plan. If the City is able to pursue and receive grants at a higher rate, shortfalls may be less than projected. 72 / Packet Pg. 87 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Tax Increment Financing Washington State allows cities to create "increment areas" that allows for the financing of public improvements, including transportation projects within the area by using increased future revenues from local property taxes generated within the area. The specific rules and requirements are noted in the Community Revitalization Financing (CRF) Act. The Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) program is a potential tool for the City to pursue Under this concept the annual increases in local sales/use taxes and property taxes can be used to fund various public improvements. The city may choose to further consider these types of funding programs in the future as part of its annual budget and six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) processes. Voter Approved Bond/Tax Package (Levy) Bonds do not result in additional revenue unless coupled with a revenue generating mechanism, such as a voter approved tax. The debt service on the bonds results in increased costs which can be paid with the additional tax revenues. Although the city does not anticipate issuing bonds in the near future, it remains an option for generating additional transportation revenues to fund some of the higher cost improvement projects. Local Improvement Districts A local improvement district (LID) is a special assessment area established by a jurisdiction to help fund specific improvements that would benefit properties within the district. LIDs could be formed to construct sidewalks, upgrade streets, improve drainage or other similar types of projects. A LID may be in residential, commercial, or industrial areas or combinations depending on the needs and benefits. LIDs can be proposed either by the city or by property owners. LIDs must be formed by a specific process which establishes the improvements, their costs, and assessments. The assessments are added to the property tax which helps to spread the costs over time. 4.5. Reassessment Strategy Although the financing summary identifies the potential for a total revenue shortfall of approximately $474 million (in 2024 dollars) over the life of the Plan, the city is committed to reassessing transportation needs and funding sources each year as part of its six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This allows the city to match the financing program with the short-term improvement projects and funding. To implement the Transportation Plan, the city will consider the following principals in its transportation funding program: • Balance improvement costs with available revenues as part of the annual six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the first three years of project expenditures (years 4-6 will remain `unconstrained'); • Review project design standards to determine whether costs could be reduced through reasonable changes in scope or deviations from design standards; • Fund improvements or require developer improvements as they become necessary to maintain LOS standards; / 73 Packet Pg. 88 7.A.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 • Coordinate and partner with WSDOT, Snohomish County, and others to implement improvements to SR 99, SR 104, and SR 524; • Vigorously pursue grant funds from state and federal sources; • Work with Snohomish County, and other neighboring agencies to develop multiagency grant applications for projects that serve growth in the city and around the City; • Review and update the TIF program regularly to account for the updated capital improvement project list, revised project cost estimates, and annexations; Some lower priority improvements may be deferred or removed from the Transportation Plan. The city will use the annual update of the six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to re-evaluate priorities and timing of projects and need for alternative funding programs. Throughout the planning period, projects will be completed, and priorities revised. This will be accomplished by annually reviewing traffic growth and the location and intensity of land use growth in the city and its UGA. The city will then be able to consider how to direct funding to areas that are most impacted by growth or to roadways that may be falling below the city's level of service standards. The development of the TIP will be an ongoing process over the life of the Plan and will be reviewed and amended annually. 74 Packet Pg. 89 7.A.b add policy ED 3.6 to more directly reference the purpose for planning for economic development, which is to improve quality of life. Arlene Williams asked the board to consider a small map change for the West Gate Center and to consider the three-story limit. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion on Comprehensive Plan — Transportation • Discussion regarding adding paths for walking, biking, and connecting cul-de-sacs put back into the planning process. • Recommendation of doing parking surveys once every other year. • On Policy 7.1, rather than guaranteeing the financing of the Travel Improvement Plan, suggestion was to say prioritize as possible. • It was suggested that perhaps the text for Goal T3 and Policy T3.1 is not ideal, because a goal about enforcing laws and another about underserved communities were put together. • The transportation element is on the council's agenda for November 19th. • On Goal T10 regarding parking supply, with housing growth, more on -street parking needs to be accounted for. • Policy T 1.3 includes some things that were added but should not have been. It was also questioned about the meaning of increasing efficiency. • Discussion regarding left -turn lanes and what other jurisdictions have done to improve traffic demands. • Policies 2.1, 1.4, and 2.2 have redundancies. • Regarding Policy T7, which relates to funding, the goal talks about coordination. Suggestion was made to separate those out. • Discussion regarding Goal T8 and its implications to multifamily areas and businesses in the area. • Under Policy T 8.6, the city needs to be creative about how it addresses the emergency service access to the waterfront. • Under Policy 11.1, further criteria may need to be added which enable the city to scrutinize projects around arteria roadways. • Suggestion was made on Policy 1.3 to change "reducing" to "meeting." Also discussed that there will be a chapter in the transportation guide about the traffic calming program. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 30, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg. 90 7.A.b Regarding 8.1 and 10.1, discussed removing the word "downtown," because any beneficial policy should be applied across the board. Regarding Goal T5.2, discussion on whether there is an opportunity to redesign or retrofit existing streets, especially around those needing new sewer work or new pavement. Discussion on Comprehensive Plan — Economic Development Discussion on Policy 2.4, a need to clarify what "regional" means. Also, the use of the phrase "recognize" all throughout could be improved to state an action rather than just recognition. In policy ED 2.4 it states, "recognize the role of community -led organizations as catalysts for local empowerment, advocacy and collaboration, and support them." Support doesn't necessarily mean fund. But it may mean a priority for where staff puts their time. Discussion on Comprehensive Plan — Climate Discussion on Policy CC 4.2 to remove the current text where it lists projects such as the Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration Project and Little Creek Daylight, because neither of those projects are sea level adaptation projects. On 8.3, it says set aside funding for regular updates, which is over -committing the council. Better wording would be achieve consistency on, or something to refine the wording. The section on metrics will be revised. Refine listing the policies under the correct goals. There was also discussion about the need for hazard mitigation plans for earthquakes, wildfires, windstorms, et cetera, and the need for backup power. Review of the Draft Future Land Use Map • Surplus units were discussed, as well as whether or not number of floors should be capped. • The issues brought up during public comments were discussed and whether areas have been looked at in close detail. • Existing zoning will be changed based on what is decided in the comprehensive plan future land use map. • The land use process is deeper than before, having to evaluate land use in different areas. • The preferred alternative will guide some general things that need to happen about transportation projects and capital facility improvements. THERE WAS A MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING A HALF HOUR THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. If there is extra capacity and a buffer, that will give the ability to, during the development code, refine some of those edges. Different zones have different land use designations. Discussion regarding the buffer amount, i.e., 10 percent would be okay, but the 20 percent allows freedom in planning and development perspective. Planning Board Meeting Minutes October 30, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Packet Pg. 91 t. > S • low _ _ :'a November 25t", 2024 Prepared by Transpo Group / City of Edmonds •'Packet Pg. 92 • Edmonds Transportation Vision • Goals and Policies • Planned Roadway Networks • Planned Growth and Forecasted Level of Service • Proposed Improvements with Prioritization • Public Outreach • Schedule a -�: •'. 101' Key Plan Updates What's Going to be Different from the Existing Element? • Planning Horizon year = 2044 • Incorporate updated subarea plans • Updated long-term project list and costs • Financial strategies to identify how the high priority projects can be implemented • Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) Roadway/Intersection Traffic Modelingi�; r Pedestrian/Bicycle 1���, Transit '�100. Freight +440111110. srE► Inc. 1 g90 PROJECT LIST Financing Strategies Transportation Ele Packet Pg. 94 "Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community." Goal 1: Create a complete and connected system that offers efficient transportation options to implement the regional transportation plan. Goal 2: Participate in land use and transportation planning with Puget Sound Regional Council, Snohomish County, and surrounding jurisdictions to support and promote the Regional Growth Strategy in Vision 2050. Goal 3: Support and enforce traffic laws that are designed to provide safety for vulnerable users, including people walking, biking, riding transit, and people with mobility challenges. Goal 4: Develop the City's transportation system to serve existing and future land uses and promote economic growth. Goal S: Minimize the adverse impacts of transportation facility improvements on the natural environment both in established neighborhoods and undeveloped areas. Goal 6: Pursuant to the Growth Management Act, maintain an inventory of the City's transportation facilities and establish appropriate Level of Service Guidelines and Standards. Goal 7: Establish infrastructure planning and financing strategies with other agencies (consistent with regional mobility goals and land use plans). Goal 8: Integrate traffic calming to reduce congestion, improve safety, support downtown, enhance neighborhoods, improves emergency access and maintain a pedestrian -friendly environment Goal 9: Expand local and regional transit options, ensuring reliable, accessible, an safe service, and connecting neighborhoods to key destinations to meet diverse community needs. Goal 10: Promote efficient, sustainable parking solutions that support developme in all centers and hubs and encourage multimodal access. Goal 11: Prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety, support community access to centers and hubs, all key destinations integrating with regional systems. Goal 12: Ensure transportation infrastructure keeps pace with development and promotes sustainable mobility by integrating electric vehicle support and mitigating traffic impacts through timely improvements. 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East Seaview 4. South Ballinger 5. West Edmonds Way 6. Maplewood . .' *OWN fps cw~c*q 9W t:Mws M/ M an $we HO Cap-,T, DAT gouts Downtown' tllrstefhoM YYYYYY�11 Vim L`Yy Way Households 19,219 32,912 +13,693 — -- Jobs 10,309 14,550 +4,241 P&dw Vl" No"I Doan Maplewood* ' Eaet So.r:w-r. MceKal Dlttf Kt E ■penuan *j FM Cann i S wes4gate . Y _ t d Packet Pg. 104 Vehicle Level of Service (without improvemen....'.".` Forecast 2044 LEGEND Corridor LOS A -C D E �F Intersec • A -C D E r2 f Id, LEGEND Project Type o Multi Use Path — Sidewalk (Long) Sidewalk (Short) Sidewalk and Bike Lanes x� Bike Lanes Edmonds City Limits 0 05 7 MILES 1 Active Transportation Projects <47, INTNS f E INTN lT fTY .ffTN n fw LSW-07 y - `- J I / xow rJ_Jl _ `7 i �r \ 4 a. LSW-3d s z s 35 J� m ASK'-0 �urN rsw LSW LSWO9 w LSW:06 S r N MUP-02 O N MUP-03 y JQ 'o, m 3 f C l y x v J S N 7 19� INTN fT SW m LSW-36 Jat,, S~ � SSW-04 SSW-01 mu MUP-09 . fpW © :1TN ST fw !)urN k LSW-32 5ro LSW-11 n4r—+`- O 3 LSW.10 N N N 4 MUP-08 N 3 3 5� 3� l ; w q u) LSW-38 - J 8L-07 � m 6 }nr -.xTrr rr w ifw ; IrJ, z z "Pip SSW-05 LSW-04�;G $ ��• SSW O3 <Skv ba, SSW-02 LSr W-42��� LSo LSW-28 o NM-01 Im 90 SSW-07 unNsr N J MUP-07 10� A N 7.A.c Roadway I I Gf NI) • Intersection Project e Roadway Project Railway Edmonds City Limits ntersect'i'on Project •maa.aoe rw - �urwnsw "a*•1nnv i Y raw r oe ® � ••r•� t. sw 7 a uau� sr E ; :any zr fw i ' per ., sw a kV� Ob O t Q' R-02 u il ~ fit MILES 0 05 1 0 Project Priontization ��ft Description Policy Reference - Proximity to Proximity to transit stops, Up to 45 points Policy 2.3 / 2.4 Activity Centers & growth hubs, parks, Other Key schools, public buildings, Locations hospitals, and commercial areas Safety Project addresses safety Up to 20 points Goal 3 issue in one of the top 10 areas of safety concern in the city Equity Project within area of low Up to 20 points Policy 3.1 opportunity index area as defined by PSRC Capacity Project improves capacity Up to 15 points Policy 6.2 along concurrency corridor TOTAL Up to 100 points A L O 3 aD W Packet Pg. 108 7.A.c Project Project ID Type ITS-02 Roadway R-03 Roadway ITS-01 Roadway R-04 Roadway R-09 Roadway R-06 Roadway R-08 Roadway 1-04 Intersection Roadway & intersection Priority Project List Street Name 76TH AVE SR-99 Revitalization Stage 3 SR 104 SR-99 Revitalization Stage 4 SR-99 Revitalization Stage 9 SR-99 Revitalization Stage 6 SR-99 Revitalization Stage 8 Westgate / SR-104 @ 100th Ave. W Intersection Access Management R-01 Roadway 84th Ave W 1-03 Intersection Main St. @ 9th Ave. R-07 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 7 SR-104 @ 76th Ave. W Intersection 1-07 Intersection Improvements 76th Ave. W @ 220th St. SW Intersection 1-01 Intersection Improvements Extents 206th St SW to 220th St SW $ 244th St. SW to 238th St. SW $ 236th St Sw to 226th St SW $ 224th St. SW to 220th St. SW $ 216st St SW to 500' north of 220th St SW $ 234th to 238th St $ 224th to 228th St $ at intersection $ 220th St SW to 238th St SW (in Esperance) $ at intersection $ 234th to 228th St $ at intersection $ at intersection $ L To c Cost Priority So � 2,820,000 High E 30,430,000 High 7 c N 4,240,000 High L 7 38,800,000 High 7 Q 0 z 23,850,000 Medium 7 = a� E 24,280,000 Medium 7 w 0 41,870,000 Medium E 0 4,460,000 Medium E N 18,680,000 Medium E y 1,370,000 Medium 5 c 45,370,000 Medium 5 ' 0 c 2,570,000 Medium 5 i 11,640,000 Medium 4 ; Packet Pg. 109 7.A.c Project ID Project Type Street Name SR 524 (196th St. SW) @ 88th Ave W. Intersection 1-02 Intersection Improvements 1-05 Intersection SR-104 @ 95th PI. W Intersection Improvements 228th St. SW Corridor improvements from Hwy. 99 R-02 Roadway to 95th Pl. W Extents at intersection $ at intersection $ SR 99 to 95th PI. W $ 1-06 Intersection SR-104 @ 238th St. SW Intersection Improvements at intersection $ 216th St. SW to 212th St. R-05 Roadway SR-99 Revitalization Stage 5 SW $ m m L 4- 0 3 Tota Cost Priority Score N 0 N 1,450,000 Low 47 290,000 Low 46 E 24,760,000 Low 46 1,560,000 Low 45 53,750,000 Low 43 Packet Pg. 110 7.A.c Project ID M U P-03 Active Transportation Priority Project List L Totc o Type Name Extents Description Cost Priority Scot .2 Multi Use Caspers / 9th Ave / Puget from Path 9TH AVE N Admiral to Olympic View Drive Construct 10' multi -use path $ 11,040,000.00 High 73 Multi Use MUP-05 Path SR 104 Multi Use M U P-09 Path 212TH ST SW Multi Use MUP-06 Path SR 104 Project Street BL-05 Bike Lanes MAIN ST Sidewalk - 240TH ST SW LSW-30 Long / 78th Ave W BL-04 Bike Lanes 9TH AVE BL-01 Bike Lanes Main St BL-03 Bike Lanes 238TH ST SW Sidewalk - 236TH ST LSW-28 Long SW Sunset Ave to 100th Ave W Construct 10' multi -use path $ 26,300,000.00 High 74th Ave W to SR 99 Construct 10' multi -use path $ 5,050,000.00 High 100th Ave W to 244th St SW Construct 10' multi -use path $ 22,320,000.00 High Widen roadway (narrow existing sidewalks) to install eastbound (uphill) bicycle lane, sharrows on westbound Ferry Terminal to 6th Avenue (downhill) $ 8,290,000.00 High Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk SR 99 to 236th St SW to design standards $ 4,270,000.00 High Restripe and install 5' bike $ Main Street to Caspers Street lanes 270,000.00 High 9th Ave to 84th Avenue (5 Restripe and install 5' bike $ corners) lanes 570,000.00 High Widen road to install 5' bike $ SR 104 to 84th Ave W lanes 520,000.00 High Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $ 70 70 69 i 1, 65 f 65 a a 63 62 a 60 SR 99 to 76th Ave W standards 2,180,000.00 High 60 Packet Pg. 111 Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to LSW-41 Long 236TH ST SW 94th Ave W to 84th Ave W design standards Multi Use MUP-04 Path SUNSET AVE N Caspers Street to SR 104 Construct 10' multi -use path Multi Use MUP-08 Path 220TH ST SW 76th Ave W to City Limits Construct 10' multi -use path Multi Use OLYMPIC VIEW 76th Ave W to City Limits MUP-01 Path DR (Meadowdale Middle School) Construct 10' multi -use path Multi Use MUP-02 Path 196TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct 10' multi -use path BL-06 Bike Lanes 76th Ave W 220th St SW to SR 99 Restripe and install 5' bike lanes Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to LSW-31 Long 236TH ST SW 84th Ave W to SR 104 design standards Sidewalk - Existing sidewalk at 8th to Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk SSW-04 Short 6TH AVE S 9th Ave to design standards 76th Avenue W to Interuban BL-07 Bike Lanes 224th St SW Trail Restripe and install 5' bike lanes BL-08 Bike Lanes 9TH AVE S Bowdoin to Main St Restripe and install 5' bike lanes Widen road to install 5' bike lanes; build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards on one side of BL-02 Bike Lanes OLYMPIC AVE Main Street to Puget Drive street Sidewalk - Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk LSW-10 Long 218TH ST SW 84th Ave W to 76th Ave W to design standards Multi Use MUP-07 Path 244th St SW Firdale Ave to SR 104 Construct 10' multi -use path Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to LSW-21 Long MAPLEWOOD DR Main Street to 200th St SW design standards 7.A.c $2,980,000 High 60 $5,260,000 High 6C ,N $3,030,000 High 6C o 3 a� $17,400,000 High 5E $9,020,000 High 5E c $190,000 High 5� `." m $1,410,000 High 5� 0 z $900,000 High 5� E $140,000 Medium 5- 2 w $120,000 Medium 5� o $8,020,000 Medium 5C F $3,800,000 Medium 5C c $11,650,000 Medium 4S 0 $4,410,000 Medium 4i c Packet Pg. 112 7.A.c Project Totai ID Project Type Street Name Extents Description Cost Priority Scort Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk LSW-22 Long 88TH AVE W 200th St SW to 196th St SW to design standards $2,090,000 Medium 47 ° 3 Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk LSW-04 Long 232ND ST SW 100th Ave W to SR 104 to design standards $4,170,000 Medium 45 Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk LSW-32 Long PINE ST SR 104 to 9th Ave S to design standards $6,620,000 Medium 45 N Sidewalk - Olympic View Drive to Puget Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk LSW-20 Long OLYMPIC AVE Drive to design standards $1,210,000 Medium 44 EQ Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk a LSW-39 Long 80TH AVE W 212th St SW to 206th St SW to design standards $2,820,000 Medium 43 z Sidewalk - MEADOWDALE Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk LSW-18 Long BEACH RD 75th PI W to Olympic View Dr to design standards $6,420,000 Medium 40 E Sidewalk - Construct curb, gutter, 5' U LSW-13 Long 6th AVE Elm Way to Pine St sidewalk to design standards $1,110,000 Medium 38 ° Sidewalk - 230TH ST SW / 76th Ave W to City Limits (74th Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk LSW-29 Long 75th PI W Ave W) to design standards $1,630,000 Medium 38 N Sidewalk - Construct curb, gutter, 5' L LSW-34 Long 186TH ST SW 185th PI SW to 80th Ave W sidewalk to design standards $3,070,000Medium 3: Sidewalk - Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk 2 SSW-08 Short 80TH AVE W 220th St SW to 218th St SW to design standards $960,OOOMedium 1 Sidewalk - Construct curb, gutter, 5' LSW-01 Long 176 ST SW 72nd Ave W to 68th Ave SW sidewalk to design standards $1,950,000Medium 31 a Packet Pg. 113 7.A.c Project ID Project Type Street Name LSW-07 Sidewalk - Long 184TH ST SW N MEADOWDALE LSW-17 Sidewalk - Long RD LSW-36 Sidewalk - Long 82ND AVE W LSW-37 Sidewalk - Long 98TH AVE W LSW-38 Sidewalk - Long 14TH ST SW LSW-40 Sidewalk - Long 234TH ST SW Sidewalk and NM-01 Bike Lanes 84TH AVE W SSW-02 Sidewalk - Short 234TH ST SW SSW-10 Sidewalk - Short 100TH AVE W LSW-05 Sidewalk - Long 189TH PL SW Ti m ' Extents Description Cost Priority Si Construct curb, gutter, 5' 88th Ave W to 80th Ave W sidewalk to design standards $3,070,000 Medium 0 3 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk > 164th St SW to 68th Ave W to design standards $1,160,000 Medium a Construct curb, gutter, 5' N 206th St SW to 204th St SW sidewalk to design standards $1,010,000 Medium N Existing sidewalk north of 220th Construct curb, gutter, 5' St SW to 216th PI SW sidewalk to design standards $1,180,000 Medium E Construct curb, gutter, 5' 0 8th Ave S to 96th Ave W sidewalk to design standards $2,150,000 Medium Z Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk m 97th Ave W to 94th Ave W to design standards $4,140,000 Medium 2 Build curb, gutter, 4' planter = strip and 7' sidewalk and 5' Esperance & City Limits divide to bike lanes on each side of c 238th St SW road $2,350,000 Medium a w 84th Ave W to existing sidewalk Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk by 82nd PI W to design standards $590,000 Medium Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk 238th St SW to 242nd PI SW to design standards $970,000 Medium Construct curb, gutter, 5' 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W sidewalk to design standards $2,120,000 Medium a Packet Pg. 114 Project ID Project Type Street Name LSW-05 Sidewalk -Long 189TH PL SW Extents 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W LSW-14 Sidewalk -Long 12TH AVE N Existing sidewalk end to Vista Way LSW-15 Sidewalk -Long 12TH AVE NW southern City limits to 238th St SW LSW-23 Sidewalk -Long 8TH AVE S LSW-24 Sidewalk -Long 95TH PL W LSW-26 Sidewalk -Long 96TH PL W SSW-03 Sidewalk -Short 234TH ST SW SSW-05 Sidewalk -Short 97TH AVE W LSW-12 Sidewalk -Long PARADISE LN 14th St SW to Elm St 224th St SW to 220th St SW 239th St Sw to 234th St SW 97th PI W to 96th Ave W 239th St Sw to 240th St SW SR 104 to 7th Ave S LSW-02 Sidewalk -Long 72ND AVE W Olympic View Drive to 176th St SW LSW-09 Sidewalk -Long 192ND ST SW 88th Ave W to 86th Ave W LSW-06 Sidewalk -Long 191ST ST SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W LSW-16 Sidewalk - Long 188TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 88th Ave W SSW-06 Sidewalk - Short 92ND AVE W 218th St SW to 216th St SW SSW-09 Sidewalk - Short 84TH AVE W 186th St SW to 188th St SW LSW-03 Sidewalk - Long ANDOVER ST 184th ST SW to Olympic View Drive LSW-08 Sidewalk - Long 92ND AVE W 189th PI SW to 187th St SW LSW-35 Sidewalk - Long 190TH PL SW Olympic View Drive to 94th Ave W Priorit Description Cost y Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to Mediu design standards $2,120,000 m Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,810,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,830,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,900,000 Low Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design standards $2,240,000 Low Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,810,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $860,000 Low Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $950,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,390,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $4,200,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,010,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,970,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $1,500,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $950,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $970,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards $2,200,000 Low Construct curb, gutter, 5' 7.A.c 28 m 28 m w 28 0 3 m 28 28 N 0 N L 28 E Q 28 c z w 28 E a� 27 w _ 0 26 0 a 26 c� 25 c 0 a 20 = m 20 a m a 20 c a) s 18 0M sidewalk to design standards $1,160,000 Low 15 Construct curb, gutter, 5' Packet Pg. 115 sidewalk to design standards $1,120,000 • Transportation Committee o Meetings started in November 2023 o Met on monthly basis o Last meeting was held on November 18tn • Transportation Survey o Survey closed Juneloth o Evaluation of results • Community meeting (as part of Comprehensive Plan) o Held on May 30t", 2024 o Goals and Policies of Transportation Plan discussion • Public Open House o September 18t", 2024 o Project list discussion Schedule SCHEDULE June July I Aug Multimodal Level of Service Program Environmental Impact Statement Develop Draft Project List Draft Transportation Element Updated Land Use / Modeling Finalize Project List and Transportation Element Outreach 2024 Sep 7.A.c Oct Nov Packet Pg. 117 Questions??? m m L O 3 2 a� a_ N O N L E i Q Z W 0 m r- O CL L C Q d d L Q M W a c d E u r r a Packet Pg. 118 7.B Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Recommendation for Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan Staff Lead: Shane Hope Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History An updated Comprehensive Plan is required for adoption by the City of Edmonds no later than December 31, 2024. For the last two or so years, community engagement, research, and the development of growth alternatives, as well as development/refinement of goals and policies for updating the Comprehensive Plan have been occurring. To all of this important work, the Planning Board has been a key contributor. Staff Recommendation For the Planning Board to recommend that the Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan, with any specific changes, be forwarded to the City Council for adoption. Narrative The schedule for Comprehensive Plan adoption is very tight. An initial draft Plan was published October 3 and a public comment period followed until November 11. Since then, staff has been working to revise the initial draft Plan, taking into account public comments and other information. Publication of the revised draft is scheduled for November 22, slightly ahead of the Planning Board's November 25 meeting to consider it. After that, the Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan --with any recommendation from the Planning Board -- will go to the City Council for further consideration. This part of the Council process is expected to include a meeting on December 3, a public hearing on December 10, and adoption (with any changes) at a public meeting on December 17. The Revised Draft Plan reflects the preferred growth alternative selected by the City Council (and largely consistent with the Planning Board's recommendation). Attachments: Edmonds Final Comprehensive Plan DRAFT 11.22.24 Packet Pg. 119 0 �9 , D � , 0 DS D _ plan, __. Voices .Vision GC©P-LI [P Tooooo00 oDo Fil C'Ev og m,3 u�nono REVISED PUBLIC DRAFT NOVEMBER, 2024 I I 1 1 -C2:5 ILIo o LL , Packet Pg. 120 7.B.a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The city of Edmonds wishes to acknowledge the contributions made by the community to the Everyone's Edmonds Comprehensive Plan and its participation in a series of events, surveys, and meetings. Mayor: Mike Rosen City Council: Vivian Olson Chris Eck Will Chen Neil Tibott Michelle Dotsh Susan Paine Jenna Nand Planning Board: Jon Milkey Lauren Golembiewski, Vice Chair Jeremy Mitchell, Chair Steven Li Judi Gladstone Lee Hankins Nick Maxwell George Bennett (Alternate) Isaac Fortin (Student Rep) Others: Economic Development Commission Architectural Design Board Transportation Advisory Commission Community Champions City Staff: Shane Hope, Planning & Develeopment Director Phil Williams, Public Works Director Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director Todd Tadum, Community, Culture, Economic Development Director Mike Clugston, Planning Manager Brad Shipley, Senior Planner Navyusha Pentakota, Urban Design Planner Robert English, City Engineer Bertrand Hauss, Traffic Engineer Mike DeLilla, Senior Utilities Engineer Consultants Perkins Eastman Stepherson and Associates Forum Placemaking Herrera Environmental Consultants Transpo Group 2 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 121 7.B.a Contents INTRODUCTION 11 Introduction 13 Vision 13 Guiding Principles 14 Planning Area 15 Planning History 16 Planning Framework 18 City Profile 22 Growth Projection 28 Community Engagement Framework 30 How to use the Plan? 32 LANDUSE 35 Introduction 37 Edmonds Today 38 Edmonds 2044 40 Opportunity for Edmonds 41 Growth Strategy 42 Citywide Goals 51 Neighborhood Centers and Hubs 53 Downtown 55 Waterfront 56 Highway 99 Activity Center and Subarea 59 Residential Neighborhoods 61 Commercial Areas 61 Industrial Areas 62 Open Space 63 The Natural Environment 65 Priority Action Steps 70 HOUSING 71 Introduction Edmonds Housing Today Edmonds Housing Targets Housing Diversity Housing Affordability and Equity Addressing Racial Equity and Displacement People's Policies Supportive Housing Regulatory Framework Adapting to Climate Change Priority Action Steps 73 74 75 79 80 82 87 88 89 90 90 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 122 7.B.a ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 91 Introduction 93 Edmonds Today 94 Edmonds 2044 98 Public Revenues 101 Edmonds' Economic Development Vision 102 Priority Action Steps 105 CLIMATE 107 Introduction City of Edmonds- Leader in environmental stewardship Climate Resilience Sub Element GHG Emissions Reduction Sub -element Implementation Actions 109 110 113 114 116 CULTURE. HISTORY AND URBAN DEISGN 117 Introduction 119 Arts and Culture 120 Celebrating our Heritage 122 Urban Design 123 Priority Action Steps 125 CAPITAL FACILITIES 127 Introduction Essential Public Facilities Future needs Level of Service (LOS) Strategic Planning and Investment Prioritization Sustainability goals for Capital facility projects 129 130 134 136 137 139 UTILITIES 141 Introduction 143 Edmonds' Utilities today 144 Future Projections and Challenges 152 Overall Goals and Policies 153 Storm and Surface Water Management 154 Solid Waste 155 4 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 123 7.B.a TRANSPORTATION 157 Introduction to the Plan 159 Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions 164 Forecasts and Evaluation 191 Goals and Policies 217 Plan Implementation 224 Appendix A: Methodology and Assumptions for City of Edmonds Land Use Capacity Analysis 234 Appendix B: Growth Targets 245 Appendix C: Growth Alternatives 253 Appendix D: Community Engagement Summary 269 Appendix E: Potential Actions to Consider as Recommended by the Planning Board 275 Appendix F: Potential Action Items based on Draft Plan 280 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 124 7.B.a List of Figures Figure 1.1 1. Edmonds Downtown 2. Brackett's Landing North (Source: Edmonds Downtown Alliance) 3. View of marsh and UNOCAL property 12 Figure 1.2 Draft Vision Graphic with recurring themes generated using community's feedback 12 Figure 1.3 Regional Map 15 Figure 1.4 Coast Salish Peoples Most Associated with Edmonds (Source: City of Edmonds Mayor's office, Resources on Indigenous Peoples) 16 Figure 1.5 Shingle Mills on the Edmonds Waterfront (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) 17 Figure 1.6 City Of Edmonds Ferry (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) 17 Figure 1.7 GMA Planning Framework 18 Figure 1.8 VISION 2050 plan overview flyer 20 Figure 1.9 City of Edmonds Annexation History 22 Figure 1.10 City of Edmonds Age Pyramid 23 Figure 1.11 City of Edmonds racial distribution trends 24 Figure 1.12 City of Edmonds Population Change in Youth, 2013-2017 vs. 2018-2022 24 Figure 1.13 City of Edmonds Existing Land Use Plan 27 Figure 1.14 Community Engagement through Summer 2022-2024 30 Figure 2.1 Area by zoning classfication (2020) 38 Figure 2.2 City of Edmonds Zoning Map 39 Figure 2.3 City of Edmonds Existing Activity Centers (2015 update to Comprehensive Plan) 43 Figure 2.4 City of Edmonds: Locations of Neighborhood Centers and Hubs 45 Figure 2.5 Detailed figures of each neighborhood center and hub locations showing the area boundaries, proposed building heights, and the housing capacity anticipated for each location 46 Figure 2.6 Future Land Use Map 50 Figure 2.7 Key locations within the Edmonds Waterfront 56 Figure 2.8 Distinct districts within Highway 99 Subarea Plan 59 Figure 2.9 Edmonds Downtown (Source: Edmonds Downtown Alliance) 62 Figure 2.10 Existing Parks and Open Spaces (Source: Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan 2022-2027) 64 Figure 2.11 Critical Areas (Source: City of Edmonds) 66 Figure 2.12 Existing tree canopy percentage summarized using 20-acre hexagons for the year 2020 (Source: Tree Canopy Assessment Report 2022) 69 Figure 3.1 Housing Typology Mix (Source: Census 2020) 74 Figure 3.3 Edmonds future land supply Source: The Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County report 2023 (HO 5 Report) 75 Figure 3.2 No of bedrooms distribution Source: Census 2020 75 Figure 3.6 Existing Mix of housing types (Census 2020) and potential mix of housing types as per House Bills compliance (2044) 77 Figure 3.7 City of Edmonds: Locations of Neighborhood Centers and Hubs 78 Figure 3.8 Home Sales Affordability (Source: AHA) 80 Figure 3.9 Age of housing stock (Source: AHA) 81 Figure 3.10 Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income (SMOCAPI) and Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (GRAPI) (Source: Census 2020) 81 6 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 125 7.B.a Figure 3.11 Figure 3.12 Race distribution here is alone or in combination with one or more other races Cost burdened is defined as spending more than 30% of income on housing needs. (Source: Census 2020) Social Vulnerability Index based on Household Composition and Disability, Housing type and transportation, Race and Ethnicity and Socio-economic determinants Source: Washington State Department of Health Disparities Map 82 83 Figure 3.13 Envirommnetal Health Disparities Map; Source: Washington State Department of Health Disparities Map 84 Figure 3.14 PSRC displacement risk mapping tool identifies areas where residents and businesses are at greater risk of displacement. Source: PSRC 85 Figure 4.1 Employed Edmonds Residents by Industry, 2020 94 Figure 4.2 Key Export Industries and Comparison of Edmonds to Nearby Cities 95 Figure 4.3 Where Edmonds Residents Work, 2019 96 Figure 4.4 Commute Direction and Distance for Employed Edmonds Residents, 2019 (Source: Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (LEHD) program, U.S. Census Bureau, 2019) 96 Figure 4.5 Downtown Edmonds (Source: City of Edmonds) 100 Figure 4.6 Percentage Revenue by Type — All Funds, 2023 101 Figure 4.7 Percentage Revenue by Type — General Fund, 2023 101 Figure 4.8 Edmonds' Economic Development Vision "Mantra" 102 Figure 5.2 Regional and local climate change projections. (Source: Edmonds Climate Action Plan) 110 Figure 5.1 Frontline Communities in Edmonds (Source: CAP Document) 112 Figure 6.1 "AOSAGI" installed in September 2021 by Shogo Ota with Urban Artworks 121 Figure 6.2 "THE SALISH SEA" installed in November 2018 by Nick Goettling 121 Figure 6.3 Honoring the land and the Coast Salish tribes, `Marsh Life' is an artistic depiction and window into what life may have been like for Coast Salish communities living in the area. (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) 122 Figure 6.4 12 urban quality criteria as developed by the Gehl Institute. 124 Figure 7.1 City of Edmonds Public Capital Facilities Map 131 Figure 7.2 City of Edmonds City Hall 135 Figure 8.1 Service area extents for City of Edmonds Water Utility and Olympic View Water Sewer District. Source: City of Edmonds 145 Figure 8.2 View of Spada Reservoir near Sultan Source: The Herald 146 Figure 8.3 Service area extents for City of Edmonds Sewer Utility and Olympic View Water Sewer District. Source: City of Edmonds 147 Figure 8.4 Service area extents for various garbage collection services. Source: City of Edmonds 150 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 126 7.B.a List of Tables Table 1.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPP. 28 Table 2.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPP. 40 Table 2.2 Future Land Use Designations with proposed zoning cross -walk 48 Table 3.3 Required allocation of housing units as per affordability levels designated House Bill 1220 76 Table 3.4 Summary of housing units capacity 78 Table 4.1 Employment growth by demographic trends (Source: Labor Participation Rate Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) 98 Table 4.2 Employment capacity for 2044 98 Table 7.1 Publicly owned facilities in City of Edmonds 132 Table 7.2 Capital Facilities and Service Providers for City of Edmonds and Relevant Plans and Documents 133 Table 7.3 Level of Service standards for public facilities 136 Table 8.1 Utility providers in City of Edmonds and Functional Plans 144 8 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 127 7.B.a List of Tables for Transportation Element Table 1-1 Roadway Level of Service Overview.......................................................................172 Table 1-2 - Pedestrian Level of Service Overview...................................................................173 Table 1-3 Bicycle Level of Service Overview...........................................................................173 Table 1-4 Transit Level of Service Overview...........................................................................174 Table 1-5 Existing (Spring 2024) Roadway Level of Service Overview...................................175 Table 1-6 Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards........................................................................176 Table 1-7 Intersections with Elevated Collision Rates.............................................................180 Table 1-8 May 2023 Community Transit Routes and Daily Ridership......................................183 Table 1-9 Edmonds Park and Rides........................................................................................185 Table 2-1 City of Edmonds Land Use Growth.........................................................................192 Table 2-3 Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Definitions................................................195 Table 2-3 Roadway and Intersection Projects.........................................................................205 Table 2-4 2044 Transportation Improvement Project List: Active Transportation .....................209 Table 2-5 Project Prioritization Scoring Methodology..............................................................214 Table 2-6 Transportation Planning Studies.............................................................................215 Table 4-1 Transportation Project and Program Costs (2024 — 2044).......................................225 Table 4-2 2024-2044 Transportation Revenues.....................................................................227 Table 4-3 Forecasted Revenues and Costs............................................................................230 List of Figures for Transportation Element Figure 0-1 Transportation Plan Approach................................................................................161 Figure 1-1 Edmonds Roadway Network..................................................................................165 Figure 1-2 Roadway Functional Classification.........................................................................167 Figure 1-3 Existing (2023) Roadway Average Daily Traffic (ADT)...........................................170 Figure 1-4 Existing (2023) Roadway Level of Service.............................................................177 Figure 1-5 Citywide Collision Rates (2018-2022)....................................................................178 Figure 1-6 Citywide Collisions Map (2018 — 2022)..................................................................179 Figure 1-7 WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) Map ..........................181 Figure 1-8 Community Transit Fixed Routes in Edmonds.......................................................184 Figure 1-9 Existing Pedestrian Facilities..................................................................................188 Figure 1-10 Existing Bicycle Facilities.....................................................................................190 Figure 2-1 Forecast 2044 Roadway Level of Service..............................................................193 Figure 2-2 Planned Pedestrian Network..................................................................................196 Figure 2-3 Planned Bicycle Network.......................................................................................198 Figure 2-4 Pedestrian LOS......................................................................................................200 Figure 2-5 Bicycle LOS...........................................................................................................201 Figure 2-6 Forecast 2044 Transit LOS....................................................................................203 Figure 2-7 Roadway and Intersection Projects........................................................................208 Figure 2-8 Active Transportation Projects...............................................................................213 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 128 7.B.a 10 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 129 7.B.a 1 1 1 , 1 1 DD ON- .. _ -"ion Plan Voices • Vls i v o ♦♦ � o � 1 1 1 , Imo_ _-``,♦ i i 1 00 1 =1 o�12DOI o 00 1 00 % FS�GN c �a a m c m L CL 0 i 0 0 c 0 Z R c m E E 0 0 a� c 0 .N m a N N N H LL G C R a .N C L L Q 0 0 R C LL U) c 0 LU E t V !3 a+ a+ a Packet Pg. 130 7.B.a Figure 1.1 1. Edmonds Downtown 2. Brackett's Landing North (Source: Edmonds Downtown Alliance) 3. View of marsh and UNOCAL property EDMON�S.o' 02, WMT DD YD! aQ*\1r6141% DRAFT VISION STATEMENT piedxgnors ID vp�iraes '� I>Jryfjl'(Y ���, DDJ�J yy��((��y�p� � �e.�Rvsli6p L = _ NVFDMON05' ��' pb wz mw�i-owvu. ciiemirw5 — �... dos' � �SYo m�.av w muranr � �MAWTAW THE OTI OF EMOD5 AftvASSESS AORDINfi STYLE SMML-TOWIJ ATMOSPHERE PVtI„-AF LZ I^& RECURRING TNEM� enwlurl «� G)LTa2E RFf85EJ7FD s_ .`p8�1.\T`(aa�q�/D�A,. _ -- Isw `gip = �r MAAITAig AND RFWETNE EIROHMEr1T INCREASE TO RISLUTY A40 ACGF55 SPttfium wt5 WD KVML ND IMC SW OF DNFRS17Y Ph (THE GE PEOPLE ?0 flA&IC. TRNJS(T DvrswE a mwNmwN evrrDNas (THE mwE) Figure 1.2 Draft Vision Graphic with recurring themes generated using community's feedback 12 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 131 7.B.a Introduction Edmonds is a vibrant city renowned for its scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage, and strong community spirit. Situated along the shores of Puget Sound, Edmonds blends small-town charm with modern amenities, offering residents and visitors alike a unique blend of coastal living and urban convenience. As a hub of creativity and innovation, Edmonds is home to a thriving arts scene, diverse local businesses, and a deep commitment to sustainability. With its picturesque downtown, bustling waterfront, and abundant parks and recreational areas, the city attracts individuals and families seeking a high quality of life in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Edmonds prides itself on its strong sense of community, where neighbors come together to celebrate local traditions, support local initiatives, and shape the future through active civic engagement. Everyone's Edmonds is Edmonds' 2044 Comprehensive Plan, the city's primary policy document that outlines a long-term vision and provides direction for future growth and development over the next 20 years. As Edmonds continues to evolve, the Plan will provide clear direction on critical issues such as housing, job creation, transportation improvements, and capital investments in essential infrastructure like utilities, sidewalks, and parks. The plan serves as the cornerstone for the city's major decisions on growth and development, helping preserve the unique charm while embracing opportunities for progress and innovation. It outlines how the city will look, feel, and function in the years to come. It prepares Edmonds to face present and future challenges with resilience and adaptability, fostering a thriving, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable community. By aligning with the values and vision of Edmonds' residents, this Plan aims to create a future where everyone can prosper and enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Vision The vision statement was crafted through an inclusive community visioning process that encouraged broad participation and input from Edmonds residents. Following this collaborative effort, the statement underwent review and refinement by both the Edmonds Planning Board and the City Council. This process ensured that the vision reflected the aspirations and priorities of the community while aligning with strategic goals for the city's future. "Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community." EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 132 7.B.a Guiding Principles The Vision ties directly to the guiding principles listed following. Guiding Principles create the framework for decision -making and actions in each of the the plan's "elements" that provide the city's long-range policy direction. They pull forward the core values, goals, and aspirations embedded within the vision, guiding how each element's strategies and policies can contribute to a desired future. Land use: 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. 0o Housing 00 °oo gg Edmonds is an inclusive community where every resident, regardless of their income, background, or ability, has access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing. Economic Development ®� Edmonds' economy is resilient and celebrates its unique identity, provides support and W11W"Ill opportunities to the community and businesses to flourish. Climate Edmonds is committed to strengthen our resilience to climate change while balancing growth and protecting and expanding our environmental assets. It will prioritize creating sustainable, and low -carbon Edmonds that can enhance quality of life for residents. Community Culture, History, and Urban Design Community quality of life in Edmonds is enhanced by weaving culture, arts, historic preservation, and thoughtful urban design into community activities and placemaking. - Transportation Edmonds will create well -designed streets that are safe, welcoming, and accessible for all residents, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation Public Utilities and Capital Facilities: Edmonds will ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable delivery of essential public utilities, including water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications, to all residents and businesses. 14 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 133 7.B.a Planning Area The City of Edmonds is in south Snohomish County on the western shores of Puget Sound approximately 14 miles north of Seattle. Situated within the urbanized Puget Sound region, the city encompasses approximately 8.9 square miles (5,700 acres) in area, including 5 linear miles (26,240 feet) of marine shoreline. Roughly triangular in shape, the city is bounded by Puget Sound on the west; Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace on the east; unincorporated Snohomish County on the north; and the town of Woodway and the City of Shoreline on the south. The 2044 Plan update focuses on creating compact efficient land use patterns to accommodate growth with integrated place -making as an approach to urban planning and development that considers the interconnectedness of social, economic, environmental, and cultural elements. This method emphasizes the active involvement of community members in designing and maintaining spaces that reflect their identity and meet their diverse needs. Figure 1.3 Regional Map EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: I Packet Pg. 134 7.B.a Planning History The earliest documented inhabitants of the area were Native American tribes. The Edmonds area was an integral part of the Coast Salish tribes' way of life for thousands of years before the settlers arrived. The area was rich in natural resources harvested by Coast Salish tribes. The marsh provided bark and cattails, the Puget Sound provided ample fishing, and berries, roots and other resources could be found on trails stretching to Lake Ballinger. Although there is no archaeological evidence of an established village in Edmonds, the area — especially the marsh — was an important summer destination for the Coast Salish tribes, which helped sustain them during the winter months. While they came to harvest fish, shellfish, reeds, medicinal plants and other resources, they also spent weeks sharing the marsh bounty and socializing, and held marriage ceremonies connecting different tribes. Before settlement, the marsh stretched nearly 100 acres. Continued development over the years has reduced the area to its current 22.5 acres. nax"'gl y t nc? VV, ayarri tT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE Suquamish Tribe - Place of the Clear Salt Water Figure 1.4 Coast Salish Peoples Most Associated with Edmonds (Source: City of Edmonds Mayor's office, Resources on Indigenous Peoples) "We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self- determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water." Edmonds City Council Land Acknowledgment 16 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 135 7.B.a As European exploration and settlement in the Pacific Northwest increased, settlers began homesteading and logging activities in the general area of the present-day city. The community that became the City of Edmonds grew out of a homestead and logging operation started by George Brackett in 1876. Logging and shingle -splitting were the dominant economic activities in the community during the 1880s and 1890s. The town continued to grow as other industries including box making, pulp mill, a cigar factory, and increased waterfront activities developed. The Great North Railroad reached the town in 1891 and for many years provided access for goods and passenger travel to Everett and Seattle as well as to the eastern part of the state. Although fires destroyed many of the waterfront mills, shingle production continued to be the primary industry in the city into the 1940s. Ferry service to Kingston began in 1923 when a ferry terminal was built near the location of the existing ferry dock. The present ferry terminal was built in the early 1950s after acquisition of the ferry system by the State of Washington. Figure 1.5 Shingle Mills on the Edmonds Waterfront (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) Figure 1.6 City Of Edmonds Ferry (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) The city continued to grow during the 1940s and 50s, resulting in a more active role of the municipality in providing water, sewer, and streets for the residential and commercial expansion. The Port District was formed in 1948 and began waterfront improvements. Commercial and retail businesses within the downtown provided a wide range of services to the community. Completion of Interstate 5 and increased growth in the Puget Sound region led to a gradual change in the character of city with more emphasis on residential development and a decline in the retail importance of the downtown. Although the city is now primarily a residential community, it also provides many amenities for residents and visitors, including restaurants and specialized shopping as well as a long list of festivals and cultural events. The City of Edmonds was incorporated in 1890 with the original town site encompassing approximately 550 acres. The original town site is now occupied primarily by the downtown and adjacent residential areas. The City has expanded in area through annexations to a land area of approximately 8.9 square miles or approximately 9.2 square miles including portions of Lake Ballinger and Puget Sound tidelands. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: 11Packet Pg. 136 7.B.a Planning Framework Adopted state and regional goals provide the framework for local comprehensive plans and implementation strategies. Through these goals, local governments are assured that important issues facing the state and other local governments in the Puget Sound region can be comprehensively addressed. State and Regional Planning Framework Growth Management Act The Washington Growth Management Act (GMA) establishes a framework for jurisdictions to manage and accommodate growth. The GMA sets LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANS Figure 1.7 GMA Planning Framework requirements for comprehensive planning to guide future growth towards shared goals and ensure consistency and coordination between jurisdictions. State, regional and local jurisdictions undertaking growth management planning are required to adopt plans and implementation strategies that form a coordinated approach to actively plan for the future. The purpose of the GMA is to manage growth to support a high quality of life, sustainability, economic development, and environmental conservation (RCW 36.70A.010). The Growth Management Act (GMA) provides guidance for locally adopted comprehensive plans and development regulations across cities and counties. The GMA establishes the comprehensive plan as the centerpiece of local long-range planning, which contains a vision, goals, objectives, policies, and implementation actions that are intended to guide day-to-day decisions by elected officials and local government staff. comprehensive plans encompass a future land use map (FLUM) which provides guidance for zoning and other development regulations. GMA requires comprehensive plans to include mandatory elements such as land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, parks and recreation, and climate change resilience (RCW 36.70A.070). Local governments have the flexibility to include additional elements as desired. Development regulations, including zoning, must align with the objectives outlined in each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan. Compliance with the GMA, including periodic updates, is crucial for counties and cities to qualify for grants and loans from specific state infrastructure programs, ensuring their readiness to support sustainable growth and development. In recent years, amendments to the GMA have mandated jurisdictions to plan for and facilitate housing that meets the needs of all economic segments of the population (HB 1220). Additionally, these amendments require jurisdictions to identify and mitigate racially disparate impacts (HB 1220), simplify regulations to expand accessory dwelling unit (ADU) options (HB 1337), and enhance opportunities for middle housing (HB 1110). 18 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 137 7.B.a Under RCW 36.70A.020, the GMA establishes a series of 15 goals that should act as the basis of all comprehensive plans. • Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. • Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low -density development. • Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. • Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. • Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities • Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. • Permits. Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. • Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural resource -based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. • Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreation facilities. • Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water. • Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts. • Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. • Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures, that have historical or archaeological significance. • Climate change and resiliency. Ensure that comprehensive plans, development regulations, and regional policies, plans, and strategies under RCW 36.70A.210 and chapter 47.80 RCW adapt to and mitigate the effects of a changing climate; support reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and per capita vehicle miles traveled; prepare for climate impact scenarios; foster resiliency to climate impacts and natural hazards; protect and enhance environmental, economic, and human health and safety; and advance environmental justice. • Shorelines of the state. For shorelines of the state, the goals and policies of the shoreline management act as set forth in RCW 90.58.020 shall be considered an element of the county's or city's comprehensive plan. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: I Packet Pg. 138 7.B.a Regional Goals The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is a regional transportation planning organization under chapter 47.80 RCW. In its major planning document, Vision 2040, the PSRC is described as: "...an association of cities, towns, counties, ports, and state agencies that serves as a forum for developing policies and making decisions about regional growth management, environmental, economic, and transportation issues in the four - county central Puget Sound region of Washington state." The City of Edmonds is a member of PSRC. PSRC's VISION 2050 VISION 2050 is the region's plan for growth. By 2050, the region's population will reach 5.8 million people. The region's cities, counties, Tribes, ports, agencies, businesses, and communities have worked together to develop VISION 2050 to prepare for this growth and serve as a guide for sustaining a healthy environment, thriving communities and a strong economy. VISION 2050 is a plan for the long-term that can be adjusted as the region changes. Vision 2050, provides a framework to guide sustainable growth across the region through integrated transportation, land use, and economic strategies. It envisions a future where communities thrive with affordable housing, efficient transportation systems, and equitable access to jobs and amenities. The plan emphasizes environmental stewardship, promoting compact urban growth while preserving natural resources and open spaces. Vision 2050 aims to enhance regional connectivity, resilience to climate change, and social equity by fostering vibrant, inclusive communities where residents enjoy a high quality of life and economic opportunities, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. VISION 2050 r16 Puget Sound Regional Council The region's vision for 2050 VISION 2050 is the region's plan to provide an exceptional quality of life, opportunity for all, connected communities, a spectacular natural environment, and an innovative, thriving economy. A plan for how and where we grow The plan includes a Regional Growth Strategy that focuses growth in centers and near transit, with the goal of sustaining and creating different types of urban communities, while preserving the region's r working resource lands and open spaces. Beyond just the numbers, the Growth Strategy has policies and actions to help cities and counties plan for coming population and employment growth. VISION 2050 will help us... Provide opportunities for all Increase housing choices and affordability IS Sustain a strong economy Significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions Keep the region moving 1 Restore the health of the Puget Sound V� Protect a network of open spaces V Grow in centers and near transit GAct collaboratively and support local efforts VISION 2050 was adopted in 2020 and includes the region's multicounty planning policies, local and regional actions, and a strategy for how and where we grow through 2050. Figure 1.8 VISION 2050 plan overview flyer The City of Edmonds is identified as a High -Capacity Transit Community. As the regional transit system grows, Edmonds will play a key role in accommodating employment and population growth by supporting mobility and reducing vehicle trips. Edmonds' Comprehensive Plan is consistent with and helps implement Vision 2050. It supports the role of Edmonds as a high -capacity transit hub within the larger regional system and is in alignment with the goals, policies, and actions established at the regional level. 20 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 139 7.B.a Regional collaboration is a foundational component of Vision 2050. It responds to the coordinated planning component of the GMA, recognizing the interdependency of jurisdictions and the imperative nature of consistency across systems. The document focuses on coordination in planning development with related entities, and emphasizes equity and health requirements for the region. VISION 2050, focuses greater amounts of growth within regional growth centers and high -capacity transit station areas. High -capacity transit station areas are areas within'/2 a mile of existing or planned light rail and streetcar stations, commuter rail stations, ferry terminals, and within'/4 mile of all bus rapid transit stations. To implement the vision, VISION 2050 contains the following overarching Goals: • Regional Collaboration: The region plans collaboratively for a healthy environment, thriving communities, and opportunities for all. • Regional Growth Strategy - The region accommodates growth in urban areas, focused in designated centers and near transit stations, to create healthy, equitable, vibrant communities well -served by infrastructure and services. Rural and resource lands continue to be vital parts of the region that retain important cultural, economic, and rural lifestyle opportunities over the long term. • Environment - The region cares for the natural environment by protecting and restoring natural systems, conserving habitat, improving water quality, and reducing air pollutants. The health of all residents and the economy is connected to the health of the environment. Planning at all levels considers the impacts of land use, development, and transportation on the ecosystem. • Climate Change - The region substantially reduces emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change in accordance with the goals of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (50% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050) and prepares for climate change impacts. • Development Patterns - The region creates healthy, walkable, compact, and equitable transit - oriented communities that maintain unique character and local culture, while conserving rural areas and creating and preserving open space and natural areas • Housing - The region will preserve, improve, and expand its housing stock to provide a range of affordable, healthy, and safe housing choices to every resident. The region will continue to promote fair and equal access to housing for all people. • Economy - The region will have a prospering and sustainable regional economy by supporting businesses and job creation, investing in all people and their health, sustaining environmental quality, and creating great central places, diverse communities, and high quality of life. • Transportation - The region has a sustainable, equitable, affordable, safe, and efficient multimodal transportation system, with specific emphasis on an integrated regional transit network that supports the Regional Growth Strategy and promotes vitality of the economy, environment, and health. • Public Services - The region will support development with adequate public facilities and services in a coordinated, efficient, and cost-effective manner that supports local and regional growth planning objectives. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: I Packet Pg. 140 7.B.a Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) are included as a part of Vision 2050, are included as a part of Vision 2050, adopted under the state's GMA, to provide an integrated framework for addressing land use, economic development, transportation, other infrastructure, environmental, and climate change planning. Their role is to implement the Regional Growth Strategy, create a planning framework to ensure consistency across local plans, and provide the policy structure for other regional plans. MPPs inform Countywide Planning Policies and local jurisdiction Comprehensive Plans. County's Planning Framework Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) provide a framework for developing and adopting comprehensive plans for all jurisdictions within the county. CPPs ensure countywide consistency in growth management in compliance with MPPs and the GMA. This framework addresses issues at the regional level and establishes a shared vision for the county. General and joint framework are provided to guide and coordinate the development of plans at the county and city level. Topic specific policies are provided for the following subject areas: land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, economic development, and parks and recreation. City Profile Edmonds has a history of annexation that has expanded its boundaries over the years. The original incorporation in 1890 included about 600 acres along the waterfront and up the hill to the east. Major annexations occurred in the 1950s and 1960s as Edmonds expanded into the surrounding suburban areas. By 1963, Edmonds had completed its largest annexations, growing to a population of around 19,000. The city reached its present eastern boundary along State Route 99 in May 1959. Edmonds gradually annexed portions of the unincorporated area of Esperance. This process occurred over several decades, with Edmonds annexing pieces of Esperance for industrial development and to increase its tax base. By the early 2000s, only 5 precincts of Esperance remain unincorporated, completely surrounded by Edmonds. These annexations have contributed to Edmonds' growth from its original 600 acres to its current size of about 8.9 square miles, making it the third most populous city in Snohomish County. 11 1953 a 0o Figure 1.9 City of Edmonds Annexation History 1963� 22 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 141 7.B.a Demographics The rate of population growth has been relatively stable over the years with major increases occurring primarily as a result of annexations during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1990s. The population growth during these decades was 289.7 percent, 195.5 percent, and 28.5 percent respectively. Maps detailing the annexation timeline for Edmonds are shown below. The city has experienced moderate population growth and demographic shifts between 2000 and 2024. The growth rate was marginal between 2000- 2010 at 0.5 percent. The city's population increased from 39,709 in the 2010 census to an estimated 42,658 in 2024, representing a growth of about 7.4%. Edmonds has an older population compared to state and national averages, with a median age of 45.8 years in 2024. The average household size in Edmonds has slightly decreased from 2.262 in 2010 to 2.0 in 2020. The city is relatively affluent, with a median household income of $96,775 and a low poverty rate of 4.19%. Edmonds also boasts a well-educated population, with high rates of educational attainment. 85 + 80 - 84 FEMALE 75 - 79 70 - 74 67 - 69 65 - 66 62 - 64 60-61 55 - 59 50 - 54 45 - 49 40-44 35 - 39 30 - 34 25 - 29 22 - 24 20-21 18-19 15-17 10-14 5-9 Under 5 2000 1500 1000 500 _ Population 2022 (ACS Data) Population 2017 (ACS Data) Figure 1.10 City of Edmonds Age Pyramid MALE 0 500 1000 1500 2000 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: I Packet Pg. 142 7.B.a The racial composition has become slightly more diverse, with the White population decreasing from 83.4% in 2010 to 77.06% in 2024, while the Asian population increased from 7.1% to 9.34%. Only White Only Black or African American 1 1% 2% Only American Indian and 1 0.5% Alaska Native 0.1% Only Asian = 6% 9% Only Native Hawaiian and 10.3% Other Pacific Islander 0.7% Only Some other race 1% 3% Two or more races N 2% a 7% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) W 8% _ ACS Data 2010 ACS Data 2020 Figure 1.11 City of Edmonds racial distribution trends 78% 87% The data suggests that while Edmonds experienced overall population growth from 2013 to 2022, the proportion of youth in the population has decreased. This trend aligns with the city's increasing median age and growing percentage of residents over 65, indicating that Edmonds is becoming a more mature community with a smaller proportion of young families and children. However, it's important to note that these are current trends and may evolve in the future as demographic patterns shift and new development or policy changes potentially attract younger residents and families to the area. 0.80% 0.60% 0.40% 0.20% 0.00% -0.20% -0.40% -0.60% -0.80% -1.00% -1.20% Age 0-4 Age 5-9 Age 10-14 ■% Change Edmonds % Change Snohomish County % Change WA Figure 1.12 City of Edmonds Population Change in Youth, 2013-2017 vs. 2018-2022 24 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 143 7.B.a Demographic analysis for Audience Prioritization Source: Equitable Engagement Framework, City of Edmonds Knowing the audience helps prioritize which audiences to engage, and how to reach them. Using information gathered from interviews, best practices for engaging specific populations, and demographic information by census tract, the following is a list of suggested priority audiences along with recommendations for engaging community members in each geographic area. Recommended priority audiences include: Audience Criteria Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8 Area 9 Area 10 People who are older than 60 years of age and living alone x Females older than 65 years of age x Households with incomes less than $50,000 x x x Families with children younger than 18 years of age x x People who speak languages other than English x x x People who are BIPOC x x x x People who are not citizens x x x People who have disabilities x x x x People who rent their homes x x x x People without reliable computer and/or internet access x x x People who are LGBTQIA+ x x x x x x x People who rely on public transit x EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: I Packet Pg. 144 7.B.a Land Use Pattern Single-family residential uses are relatively evenly dispersed throughout the city and occupy the majority of the city's land use base. Approximately 3,460 acres, or 58.5 percent of the city's area, is developed for single-family residential uses. Higher density residential development (including apartments and condominiums) is primarily located south and north of the downtown; in the vicinity of the Edmonds-Woodway High School site and Swedish -Edmonds Hospital; and adjacent to 196th Street, 76th Avenue and Highway 99. Together, single-family and multi -family residential units comprise approximately 3,959.9 acres (just over 64 percent of the total developed land within the city). Commercial activity is concentrated in two principal areas -- the Downtown/Waterfront and the Highway 99 corridor (which includes the retail and medical development in the vicinity of Swedish Edmonds Hospital). These two areas were designated as Activity Centers in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, and over the years, various strategies and actions have been implemented to establish them as key hubs of economic activity within the city. There are several smaller commercial nodes of varying sizes that help to serve adjacent neighborhoods, such as Westgate, Five Corners, Firdale, Perrinville, and Puget Drive. The Port of Edmonds is located in the southern portion of the city's waterfront. The Port owns and manages 33 upland acres as well as a small boat harbor and marina, with space for 1,000 boats (approximately 11 acres). A variety of services and marine -related businesses are located on the Port's properties. Waterfront area revitalization is one of the key considerations of the 2024 plan update. With the revocation of `Edmonds Crossing' project, waterfront has created new set of opportunities and challenges to address to accommodate growth and maintain it's status as a unique destination of the Puget Sound region. Regional parks and beaches figure prominently in the city, including Brackett's Landing North and South, the Edmonds Fishing Pier, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds Underwater Park, Marina Beach Park, Olympic Beach Park, local tidelands, and the Edmonds Senior Center. The Edmonds Marsh is a significant City -owned open space (23 acres), while Yost Memorial Park is the largest community park owned by the City (44 acres). The largest County resources are Southwest County Park (118 acres) and Meadowdale Beach County Park (144 acres). All together, parks, recreation, and open space lands account for 5.8 percent of City land. 26 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 145 7.B.a Existing Land Use Detached Residential 7� Accessory/Attached - 8-Plex Residential* 0 Z g+ Units Residential* General Commercial & Office Parks and Open Space '` J Public Services L .r � Healthcare �- Education Utilities and Industrial Hotel Vacant Historic *Including ground floor mixed use 0 1ya' _ pr IL 96t ff ' ain St. - - -- ,!J III ���ly a . ■ 1 1 �` slyer ■ 220th St. I Li j t Figure 1.13 City of Edmonds Existing Land Use Plan EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: I Packet Pg. 146 7.B.a Growth Projection The Growth Management Act requires the state Office of Financial Management (OFM) to set demographic projections for each county, from which counties, in coordination with the Puget Sound Regional Council, select a growth target and allocate it among their cities. In the 2020 Census, Edmonds had a population of 42,853. Its 2044 population target, set by the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee, is 55,966, reflecting a projected increase of 13,113 residents. This target aligns with the Countywide Planning Policies' General Framework Policy GF-5, which advises allocating growth according to each community's vision, infrastructure, and role in the region. Edmonds' projected 30% population increase by 2044 is below the countywide average of 37% and the 43% increase projected for the Urban Growth Area (UGA). This reflects Edmonds' more limited capacity for growth compared to areas along major transit corridors, though it still plays a role in supporting countywide growth targets. Translating Population Growth to Housing Targets Snohomish County's approach to setting housing targets based on population growth uses the Department of Commerce's Housing For All Planning Tool (HAPT), with an exception for cost -burdened owner -occupied housing, which the county excludes from increased housing needs. This results in a housing target for 9,068 new housing units, with assumptions on household size consistent with the Snohomish County HO-5 Report. Table 1.1 summarizes the adopted housing and employment growth targets as set in the Snohomish County CPPs. Table 1.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPR Population 42,853 55,966 13,113 Housing 19,005 28,073 9,068* Jobs 14,174 17,232 3,058 This total of 9068 housing units is further defined by various income levels and capacity needed to achieve under each of the income band. Table 3.3 in the Housing Element summarizes Edmonds' adopted housing targets by income band and emergency housing required. Similarly, Economic Development element summarizes the adopted employment targets as set by the Snohomish County. 28 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 147 7.B.a To meet growth targets, the City must identify key areas and implement strategies to accommodate projected growth over the next 20 years. Based on previous planning efforts, the City already has some capacity for housing and job growth, carried over from the last plan update. This available capacity is detailed in the 2021 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report and further explained in the Land Use Element. For a detailed break down and explanation of county adopted growth targets, refer to Appendix B Growth Alternatives To accommodate the growth, two growth scenarios were proposed as growth alternatives to create vibrant neighborhoods with suitable and affordable housing for all income levels, enhancing quality of life and promoting social equity. Both the Growth Alternatives proposed focused on the 2024- 2044 planning period and will plan to accommodate new housing and employment growth targets, be compliant with the state legislative house bills and stay consistent with the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides an environmental analysis opportunity for both specific development projects and broader planning efforts. An environmental analysis at the "development project" level requires more detailed analysis of the site conditions, including proximity to critical areas and other factors. An environmental analysis at the planning ("non -project" level) is a higher -level look at potential impacts of implementing the proposed plan and identifies mitigation measures for the potential significant impacts. For example, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a long-range citywide comprehensive plan would identify general issues (such as increased population and the need for more housing) and recognize mitigation measures (such as application of critical area and stormwater regulations) that would be required for future development. Under SEPA, as part of the City's evaluation of the growth alternatives for the draft comprehensive plan, Edmonds considered not only potential impacts and mitigation measures for the two Growth Alternatives, but also for the "No Action" alternative, whereby the City would continue to follow the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, as amended in 2020, and current zoning regulations. The "No -Action" alternative would also maintain the existing land use designations without modifications and would not include meeting the requirements of House Bill (HB) 1110, HB 1220, and HB 1337. Both action alternatives assume minimum compliance with recently adopted House Bills 1110, 1337 and 1220. A final decision was made by the City Council seeking recommendations from the Planning Board to choose the extents and heights of the potential areas of change. The approved growth scenario defined significant changes in future land use designations within the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use element. The housing element address the distribution and types of housing needed to meet various income levels. To read more about the proposed alternatives, refer to the Appendix C EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: J Packet Pg. 148 7.B.a Community Engagement Framework The City of Edmonds aims to ensure timely and consistent public notification regarding proposed comprehensive plan amendments. This includes providing advance notice of all opportunities for public comment on the proposals and enabling interested parties to monitor their progress throughout the legislative decision -making process. Equitable Engagement Framework The City of Edmonds' Equitable Engagement Framework is a guiding document for inclusive and equitable community engagement. Its key principles include fostering mutual respect, prioritizing engagement with overlooked communities, being responsive to community input, investing in resources for engagement, and building lasting relationships with community representatives. The framework outlines specific roles and responsibilities for engagement, tailored approaches for different projects, and methods to measure success. The demographic analysis within the framework identifies key population characteristics within ten geographic locations in Edmonds using data from the 2020 American Community Survey. The analysis focused on individual -level demographics (age, sex, race, ethnicity, poverty level, citizenship status, disability status, language spoken at home) and household -level demographics (age groups of household members, rented units, transit dependency, computer use, internet subscription, household income). The Framework recommends the city make use of practices such as • Prioritizing appropriate outreach for specific audiences, including households with incomes less than $50,000, families with children, non -citizens, and those who speak languages other than English. • Providing childcare, scheduling meetings at convenient times, and using local media and social media platforms to reach these communities. • Ensuring broad participation and mutual benefit by working with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) organizations and compensating them for time, vision, input, and expertise. .y -spgyo�yo� 1 Figure 1.14 Community Engagement through Summer 2022-2024 30 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 149 7.B.a Community Champions The Community Champions pilot program is a strategic part of the city's Equitable Engagement Framework. It seeks to serve the communities who identify as: • Black, indigenous, or as a person of color • Speak a language other than English at home • Immigrants or refugees • Having disabilities • LGBTQIA+ • Low-income households • Youth who may be future Edmonds residents, voters, and business owners • Social service agencies • Small business owners Community Champions Network brings underrepresented and historically marginalized voices into the process. Their involvement is helping to ensure Edmonds' planning efforts reflect their needs and priorities. Appendix D summarizes community engagement activities undertaken by the City of Edmonds team from 2022- 24. EVERYONE'S EDVONDS: Packet Pg. 150 7.B.a How to use the Plan? Intended Use & Document Organization The Everyone's Edmonds Comprehensive Plan is intended for use by all members of the community and is a tool to assist City Council, City staff, and others involved in making land use and public infrastructure decisions. The Plan is organized into elements or chapters. Each topic -specific element contains a summary of existing conditions and goals and policies. Elements are organized as follows: 1. Introduction and Context 2. Land Use 3. Housing 4. Economic Development 5. Community Culture, History, and Urban Design 6. Climate 7. Capital Facilities 8. Utilities 9. Transportation Guiding Principles are derived from the Vision statement and provide a foundational framework for achieving the Vision. They are broad, enduring statements that set the tone for decision -making and planning processes. These principles embody the core values and priorities of the community. Goals translate the Vision and Guiding Principles into specific, and achievable outcomes. Each Goal outlines the desired results that the city seeks to achieve, providing a clear direction for policy. Goals are ambitious yet attainable, reflecting both the aspirations and practical realities of the community. Policies are the actionable steps and strategies that will be implemented to achieve the Goals. They provide detailed guidance on how the city will manage growth, allocate resources, and address specific issues. Policies are designed to offer concrete actions that can be taken by the city's staff, leaders, and community partners. Goals and policies work together to support the community's vision and guiding principles. System plans and other city plans —such as the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan —further reinforce the Comprehensive Plan with infrastructure, programs, and detailed strategies. The Comprehensive Plan and its supporting plans are implemented through regulations and permits, including the City's development regulations (e.g., zoning code) and other ordinances. 32 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 151 7.B.a Appendices A. Methodology and Assumptions for City of Edmonds Land Use Capacity Analysis B. Growth Targets C. Growth Alternatives D. Community Engagement Summary E. Potential Actions to Consider as Recommended by the Planning Board F. Potential Action Items based on Draft Plan Implementation Edmonds' Comprehensive Plan is implemented through numerous actions, including day-to-day operations, capital investments, review of new development projects, and related system plans. Implementation actions are steps that are intended to be taken within a specified timeframe to address high priority sustainability goals. GMA requires larger counties and cities to submit an implementation progress report detailing the progress they have achieved in implementing their plans five years after they been updated. This report should include regulations, zoning and land use changes, and other legislative and administrative actions needed for implementation. Performance measures, as identified in the Comprehensive Plan, are specific, meaningful, and easily obtainable data points that relate to sustainability and can be reported on an annual basis. They are intended to help assess progress toward achieving the goals and policy direction of each major Comprehensive Plan element. The City staff will annually report on the progress and effectiveness of implementation actions and performance measures to City Council and Planning Board. Documents Incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan: • Shoreline Master Program • Highway 99 Sub Area Plan • Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program • 2022-2027 Parks, Recreation, and open Space Plan Documents Adopted into the Comprehensive Plan by reference: • Comprehensive Water System Plan (2017) • Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan (2013) • Storm & Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan (2010) EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: I Packet Pg. 152 7.B.a 34 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 153 7.B.a a d m d L Q E 0 U w 0 L 0 L 0 _ 0 cu _ 0) E E 0 0 LL r 0 y d w Iq N N N H LL Q 0 C a as m d L Q E 0 U c ii c 0 E W w C d E t U f� a Packet Pg. 154 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community 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. 36 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 155 7.B.a Introduction The Land Use Element for the City of Edmonds outlines the vision and policies for land use to guide future development and environmental conservation, taking into account community needs, along with state and federal laws. Key objectives include preserving and enhancing community quality of life, providing diverse housing opportunities, enhancing economic vitality, and ensuring adequate infrastructure. The element offers guidance on how development regulations can contribute to a high quality of life and achieve environmental justice, including efforts to avoid creating or worsening environmental health disparities. The Land Use Element includes an assessment of current land use patterns, zoning regulations, and future land needs. It establishes goals and policies to steer the development of desired land use patterns within the community. The Natural Environment section focuses on protecting and enhancing a community's ecological resources. It includes strategi es for conserving critical areas like wetlands and wildlife habitats, maintaining water quality, managing stormwater, and preserving open spaces. By balancing development with environmental stewardship, it aims to ensure the long-term health of natural resources, support ecological functions, and maintain quality of life while accommodating growth The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) delineates general land use designations, serving as the basis for more specific zoning districts and development regulations that set parameters for residential, commercial, recreational, and other uses within Edmonds, as well as parks, open spaces, and protected natural areas. The Future Land Use map and the policies outlined in this element identify areas for focused growth and investment. These strategic decisions aim to support equitable and sustainable expansion over the next two decades, ensuring Edmonds continues to thrive, creating a welcoming environment that promotes a sense of belonging among residents, businesses, and visitors alike. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 156 7.B.a Edmonds Today Edmonds is a historic waterfront city, providing housing, retail and restaurants, medical facilities, services, regional cultural attractions, parks, and much more. As of 2020, the city has a population of 42,853 residents, residing in 19,005 housing units, with approximately 14,174 jobs available locally. The existing land use map indicates generally how these residents and jobs are distributed in homes and businesses throughout the city, as well as supportive functions such as healthcare, education, and parks. Most of the city's land area is characterized by single -unit residential lots, representing about 75% of the total area. Currently, future growth is focused in two defined "activity centers", including the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and the Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center. The vast majority of Edmonds' existing growth capacity in both housing and jobs is along the Highway 99 corridor. Existing Zoning The comprehensive plan identifies land areas for future types of uses and has broad policies that provide general direction for the implementation of specific development regulations, programs, and investments. An example of a more specific regulation is the zoning regulations that apply to one or more zoning districts and prescribe height limits and other dimensional requirements for development. Through the zoning regulations, three-story story heights are allowed for much of the city with few exceptions. The largest exception is the allowance of 75 feet in height along the Highway 99 corridor (as defined in the Highway 99 Subarea Plan). For some zoning districts, the regulations also prescribe minimum square footage for a legal lot and/or the number of units allowed per acre. Other development and environmental regulations, including for stormwater and environmentally critical areas, further affect development options. Parks 5.90% Public Facil 1.50% Commercia 8. M 5.10% Single Family 61.50% Figure 2.1 Area by zoning classfication (2020) 38 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 157 - — -------- — City of Edmonds Zoning Zoning Designations and Descriptions DeKKmxThis map is a representation of the official zoning map of the City of Edmonds. Please check with the J� Sir& F—i City of Edmonds Planning Division before relying tt inn on the zoning information deicnited on this map. is Map revision date: August 3, 2022 ZormS2022 36.56...d Multi F-1, -- 7-1 mo, =-1:1=17- . ..... .... . . �� s��� P ffIUU=EIB T Ail M M LEW M TmdA VX ......... ........ ...... . ...... Figure 2.2 City of Edmonds Zoning Map EVERYONE'S EDMOJ Packet Pg. 158 1 7.B.a Edmonds 2044 One of the key principles of the Growth Management Act and regional planning is that jurisdictions must accommodate their fair share of the region's growth. Growth targets in Edmonds are set by Snohomish County through the Snohomish County Tomorrow process. Snohomish County periodically produces a "Buildable lands Report" based on countywide population projections. The most recent version was adopted in 2021. A detailed methodology defined by the county process determines the "baseline" capacity available for growth within each city. Between 2020 and 2044, Edmonds population is forecasted to increase by 31%. the housing units by 48%, and jobs are expected to increase by 22%. This represents a significant increase in growth targets compared to the previous comprehensive plan. The housing and land use sections of this comprehensive plan aim to accommodate growth and other needs in a way that is consistent with Edmonds' principles and goals while delivering the greatest community benefit. For more technical information on legislative background and housing and jobs capacity calculation methods, please see the Appendix A. Population 42,853 55,966 13,113 Housing 19,005 28,073 9,069' 5,148 3,921 Jobs 14,174 17,232 3,058 2,548 510 Table 2.1 Growth Targets for the City of Edmonds for 2044 as set by Snohomish County CPP. 1. These 9,069 units must be distributed according to the requirements and affordability levels designated in HB 1220 2. Source: Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report 2021 3. Proposed Land Use alternatives are distributing this required net growth capacity c 0 T d N N N 40 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 159 7.B.a Opportunity for Edmonds Integrated Place -making: To meet anticipated growth targets and respond to the rising demands for housing opportunities and broader accessibility to goods and services, the City's land use approach emphasizes the creation of appropriately scaled, vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive community places. A place -driven approach integrates all aspects of the built environment- land use, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, and social amenities to foster well -designed and livable environments that promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to natural beauty. Climate -change responsiveness The approach emphasizes mixed land use, pedestrian -friendly infrastructure, and efficient public transportation to create a sustainable, resilient, and livable city that can adapt to changing environmental conditions while meeting the needs of its residents. Protecting critical areas, such as wetlands, floodplains, and habitats, is essential for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health. Preserving and expanding the urban tree canopy helps improve air quality, reduce heat, and enhance the city's aesthetic appeal. Walkable neighborhoods A place -driven approach can help residents be more active, healthy, and engaged in their community, by bringing shopping, employment, education, recreation, and other community resources within reach of walking, biking, and transit. Organizing land use to efficiently provide infrastructure and create enough demand for services and amenities within a given walkable area requires a curated mix of uses as well as density, particularly in housing. Given that significant multifamily housing growth is needed in the city, thoughtful land use planning can leverage this growth as an asset to create a more complete and livable community by supporting both neighborhood and citywide serving businesses, services, and amenities. Supporting mobility for people Transportation infrastructure is critical to support land use, including through sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle infrastructure, traffic management, and more. To address this, Edmonds has brought a Multi - Modal Level of Service (MMLOS) approach to planning this infrastructure. The MMLOS approach prioritizes investments to promote sustainable and equitable transportation options. The transportation section of this comprehensive plan has more information. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 160 7.B.a Growth Strategy Per Snohomish County adopted targets, City is expected to grow by approximately 13,000 people and approximately 9,000 housing units plus 3000 jobs. The city has proposed it's growth strategies for managing population growth, land use, and development in Edmonds. The Growth strategy is the approach city chose to achieve the overall vision and objectives of the proposal. This must reflect sthe needs of residents and businesses; guide Edmonds in investing in parks, transportation, public infrastructure, and social services; meaningfully serve the City as it grows and becomes more diverse; protect Edmonds' natural resources; and manage sustainable growth. The Growth Strategy must also align with the City's 2044 growth targets, addressing the projected growth targets while ensuring compliance with recently adopted House Bills 1110, 1337 and 1220. Minimum compliance with recently adopted Washington State legislation HOUSE BILL 1110 Increasing middle housing consisting of duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, quadplexes (with one affordable unit), stacked flats, and cottage style and courtyard apartments in areas traditionally dedicated to single family residential detached housing. HOUSE BILL 1337 Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units [ADUs]. HOUSE BILL 1220 Planning for and accommodating affordable housing and requires jurisdictions to address moderate, low, very low, and extremely low- income housing in the housing element of the comprehensive plan. It also requires jurisdictions to address racially disparate impacts and displacement in the housing element of the comprehensive plan. As part of this growth strategy city has identified potential growth areas called Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs to achieve sustainable, resilient, and equitable distribution of growth. They offer a variety of capacities to support housing and job growth, diverse housing types, and citywide infrastructure investments. A similar approach had been proposed as part of the 2015 periodic update of the plan, where Edmonds strategically planned for future development in two activity centers located within the community, the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and the Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center. 42 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 161 7.B.a Activity Centers Activity Centers in Edmonds are intended to address the following framework goals: • Pedestrian -oriented - Provide a pedestrian -oriented streetscape environment for residential and commercial activity. • Mixed -use - Encourage mixed -use development patterns that provide a variety of commercial and residential opportunities, including both multi -family and small -lot single family development. • Community character - Build on historical character and natural relationships, such as historic buildings, slopes with views, and the waterfront. • Multimodal -Encourage transit service and access. • Balanced (re)development - Strategically plan for development and redevelopment that achieves a balanced and coordinated approach to economic development and housing, along with cultural and environmental goals. • Concurrency: Coordinate the plans and actions of both the public and private sectors. • Adaptive reuse: Provide incentives to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to redevelopment of historic structures to preserve these resources. Figure 2.3 City of Edmonds Existing Activity Centers (2015 update to Comprehensive Plan) To plan growth sustainably and equitably, City wanted to set frameworks in place for other potential areas of growth for the next 20 years. These areas are named Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs. Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs will be new types of relatively smaller scale activity centers in Edmonds. Of the two, centers are larger while hubs are smaller. The City took into account various criteria when locating these areas, including: • Redevelopable parcels within the City boundaries as outlined in the 2021 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report (Snohomish County 2021 • Existing mixeduse and multifamily land use designated areas • Existing transit corridors • Exclusion of activity centers • Overlaying critical areas Additionally, the selection process considered the PSRC displacement risk mapping, which identifies neighborhoods at higher risk of displacement. This mapping includes both residents and businesses, with the majority of Edmonds being categorized as low risk. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 162 7.B.a Both Centers and Hubs are underutilized areas with existing commercial and multi family units targeted for redevelopment to align with community goals and enhance the public realm. They feature a mix of retail and commercial businesses and benefit from good multimodal access, including existing transit services. These are key nodes with the potential for strong multimodal connectivity, including transit services. Some of the Key characteristics of the neighborhood centers and hubs are • Commercial and Mixed Use: Provide a mix of retail, commercial, and services to a variety of areas in the City. Hubs offer a relatively small scale retail/commercial businesses and mixed use developments compared to centers. • Complementary Uses: Enable compact building forms, providing the ability to accomplish many daily tasks without a car. • Vibrant: Create a town -center atmosphere, with larger open spaces and walkable streetscapes. • Public Realm: Offer opportunities for public art and areas for festivals and other civic activities. • Range of Housing Choices: Enable housing options for current and future residents of Edmonds, including senior- and family -oriented mid rise and mixed -use multifamily buildings. • Transit Accessible: Conveniently located with solid transit access. Positioned to ensure good multimodal access, including existing transit services Neighborhood Centers Neighborhood centers leverage already established mixed commercial areas to accommodate additional growth, while providing amenities, services, and economic activity closer to mature residential neighborhoods. Centers permit a wide range of building types and will offer the ability to accomplish daily tasks without a car to large sectors of the city. Centers are active with larger public open spaces, and walkable streetscapes. Centers will include amenities such as public art and areas for street markets, festivals, and other civic activities. Housing in centers includes senior and family - oriented mid -rise and mixed -use multifamily buildings. The addition of housing to centers will help build a customer base for local businesses to thrive. This approach to neighborhood centers leaves open the potential for each center to respond and grow within its unique context, working in coordination with other activity centers to best serve community needs. Neighborhood Hubs Neighborhood hubs are smaller focal points within the city, bringing neighborhood serving retail, amenities, and services within proximity to residents. "Third places" such as local coffee shops and bookstores for neighborhood gathering and connection can be located here. Hubs will offer small scale open spaces that primarily serve the surrounding neighborhood with improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Housing choices available in hubs such as townhomes and apartments allow seniors to stay in their community, and young families to start out. 44 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 163 7.B.a Figure 2.4 City of Edmonds: Locations of Neighborhood Centers and Hubs c 0 y d N N N EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 164 7.B.a Through the Neighborhood Centers and Hubs, the City's growth strategy focuses on fostering compact, walkable neighborhoods where people can live, work, and play. This approach aims to enhance quality of life, promote equity, and support sustainable growth. Initially, two alternative approaches were studied to evaluate growth impacts and mitigation measures. Ultimately, the Council approved a final growth scenario that designates four centers —Westgate, Five Corners, Firdale, and the Medical District Expansion —and six hubs: West Edmonds Way, South Lake Ballinger, East Sea View, North Bowl, Maplewood, and Perrinville. Figure 2.5 Detailed figures of each neighborhood center and hub locations showing the area boundaries and proposed building heights for each location Westgate 4 Floors, Bonus floor height incentive allowed Medical District Expansion 3, 4 Floors, Bonus floor height incentive allowed on few parcels Five Corners 3 Floors Firdale Village ® Mixed Use Urban center 4 Floors, Bonus floor height incentive -Mixed Use Urban Center 1 allowed Mixed Use General 1 Mixed Use General 2 - Mixed Use Urban Core Residential Urban Walkable Residential Low Scale - Moderate Density Residential ® Public Map Key: Park / Open Space 46 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 165 7.B.a Edmonds Waterfront: The Plan removes references to Edmonds Crossing and examines key planning issues and objectives within the waterfront's evolving context. Critical issues to address include sea level rise, climate resilience, access and circulation for all modes of transportation, marsh restoration, land use and development, sustainability, and design character. Future Land Use Designations The land use designation guide shows what types of buildings are proposed, how tall they are, and what sort of homes, commercial spaces, or offices would be there. Table 2.2 Future Land Use Designations with proposed zoning cross -walk Downtown/ Mix of uses; refer to specific plan Waterfront Activity designations within activity center Same as Existing Same as Existing Center Residential uses exclusively. Buildings are primarily single family detached, with some accessory dwelling Residential Low- units and low -scale middle housingtypes. yp RL, RL-W, RWU-Low RS-6, RS-8, RS-10, RS-12, scale (RL) This designation is generally reserved for RSW-12, RS-20 areas greater than a one half -mile walkshed from designated Neighborhood Centers or Hubs. Primarily residential uses, with some small- scale neighborhood retail and services conditionally permitted. Typical buildings are a mixture of detached RS-6, RS-8, RS-10, RS-12, Residential and attached housingand house -scale RWU-Low, RWU-Med RSW-12, RS-20 Walkable Urban middle housing types. This zone is generally (RWU) located within one half -mile walkshed of Intends creating a walkable designated Neighborhood Centers and environment Hubs. Sidewalks are typically required streets with a functional classification of collector or higher. Housing types consist of a mix of Moderate Density detached and attached housing, including RWU-Med, MU- High and medium density Residential townhouses, multiplexes, courtyard General-2.5, MU- multi family designations apartments and other moderate scale General-3 multifamily. 48 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 167 7.B.a Residential uses with neighborhood -scale retail and service uses permitted on ground floor within a designated street front. Typical buildings include all middle housing MU-General-2.5 (allows Mixed Use General typologies and shopfront. This zone may lower FAR) RM-1.5, RM-2.4, RM-3, RM- (MU-General) apply to designated Neighborhood Hubs and serve as a transition zone between MU-General-3 (allows EW, BC, BC-EW, BN, BP lower and higher zoning designations and higher FAR) within current RM zones that already have a commercial presence. Street trees and sidewalks are required. MU-Center-3 BD1, BD2, BD3, BD4, BD5, Mixed Use Urban Mixed use environment with a wide OR, WMU, FVMU, BN, BC Center range of building types. This zone applies to designated Neighborhood Centers. BD1, BD2, BD3, BD4, BD5, MU-Center-4 (MU -Center) Buildings typically have small setbacks and OR, WMU, FVMU, BN, BC are oriented to the street. Street trees and sidewalks are required. MU-Center-5 WMU, FVMU, BN, BC Mixed use environment that is more inL-ense than other areas of the city. Building types MU-Core-6 Mixed Use Urban range from middle housing typologies and Core (MU -Core) shopfronts to mid -rise mixed use. Buildings MU-Core-7 CG are oriented to the street with some small setbacks permitted for activity space. Street trees and sidewalks are required. Lands approximating or reverting to a Natural wilderness condition, including lands N No designation unsuitable for development due to topography, hydrology, or vegetation. Open S Space p Environmentally sensitive publicly owned OS P, OS, and some IRSp land to be protected Publicly owned lands developed for a range of public uses. Some examples include: parks, playfields, Wastewater Public Treatment Plant, Frances Anderson Center, P P, OS, and some RS Public Safety Building and Veteran's Plaza, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds Woodway High School. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 168 7.B.a City of Edmonds Future Land Use Map d. txo Future Land Use Designations and Descriptions Plan Overlays �nnrm centee aw��.ennonnn.' This map is a representation of the Comprehensive Plan map of the City of Edmonds. Please check with the City of Edmonds Planning Division before relying on the information described on this map. 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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. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan details a parks system gap analysis, 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 LU 1.3. 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 to reduce vehicle and pedestrian conflicts and provide for an attractive street front. Policy LU-1.5 Prioritize capital facility improvements, including for open space and community gathering places, in historically underserved areas. Policy LU-1.6 Implement appropriate development 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 2.1. Policy LU-1.7 Foster vibrant retail, office, and entertainment spaces supported by local residents and the broader Edmonds community in activity, neighborhood centers and hubs, Policy LU-1.8 Enhance Edmonds' imageability by preserving and leveraging its strong visual quality. Policy LU-1.9 Find opportunities in creative placemaking to celebrate the Edmonds arts community and promote local craftsmanship. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 170 7.B.a Policy LU-1.10 The City Council may consider a proposal affecting its Municipal Urban Growth Area (MUGA) boundary after receiving adequate information to determine whether it is in the City's best interest to take action on the proposal. The information should include Whether any other jurisdiction affected by the proposed MUGA boundary change is willing to approve or consider approving the change; An engineering analysis of how the infrastructure of the proposed MUGA expansion area meets or does not meet the City's standards for level of service; The improvements that may be needed (including any downstream capacity -related improvements) and their cost as estimated by a qualified engineering firm, for the area to meet the City's standards. The City Council may consider the resulting information, along with any other relevant factors, and identify whether additional information should be obtained and/or potential tools, such as an LID process to achieve the infrastructure improvements deemed necessary, be required as part of a City decision to pursue a MUGA boundary change. Policy LU-1.11 As resources allow, annex the unincorporated urban growth area designated for the City of Edmonds per the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. Goal LU-2 Maintain and grow a welcoming environment that promotes a sense of belonging among residents, visitors, and businesses. Policy LU-2.1 Avoid racially disparate impacts on historically marginalized communities when considering City investments, programs, and regulations. Policy LU-2.2 Continue to support pedestrian scale development through appropriate land use regulations and design guidelines. Policy LU-2.3 Encourage opportunities for public views of Puget Sound and other natural settings in the city. Policy LU-2.4 As opportunities arise, seek to de -pave underutilized or undefined impervious areas through landscaping, high quality furnishings, permeable surfaces and tree canopy while incorporating green infrastructure. Activity Centers Over the past decade, Edmonds has strategically planned for future development in Activity Centers. During the last Comprehensive Plan Process in 2015, these were identified as the Downtown/ Waterfront Activity Center and Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center. Most of the Edmonds' development capacity currently is on Highway 99, which is a major regional transportation spine linking multiple cities between 1-5 and the Puget sound. The Highway 99 subarea plan and complementary policies in this document, such as guidance to develop distinct character areas, can guide the development of this area to better serve the neighborhood and community. Edmonds Downtown, which includes the arts district, and Waterfront serve as the City's primary destination for residents to come together and enjoy the natural and cultural assets of the City. The two areas are complimentary - connected by their physical proximity, streets, views, and uses. Policies in this plan reinforce this seamless connection, as well as describe approaches appropriate to each location. 52 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 171 7.B.a Quality of life in Edmonds will be further improved by growing its unique, thriving neighborhoods and anchoring them with social gathering points which are well connected by safe streets and parks. To that end, Neighborhood Centers and Hubs apply these principles of integrated place -making to encourage collaboration among the community, policymakers, and private developers to ensure that urban spaces are not only functional but also context specific and socially cohesive. Outside of these activity centers, land use decisions will be guided by other elements of this document. Other elements of this document may also inform decisions in activity centers where appropriate. 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. Collaborate with organizations and agencies to support local businesses at risk of displacement, helping them have the resources to thrive. Policy LU-3.3 Incentivize development that provides signature pedestrian facilities and public space, supports local business and incorporates affordable housing. Policy LU-3.4 Coordinate with Community Transit to enable last -mile connections to support transit use. Policy LU-3.5 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. Policy LU-4.1 Support satellite civic uses and capital investments, where practical, to serve as anchors in centers and hubs. Policy LU-4.2Adopt regulations that reduce barriers for mixed use, multifamily developments while providing for context -appropriate design. Policy LU-4.3 Continue transition of 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. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 172 7.B.a 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 Open space should be equitably distributed throughout the city and promoting active and passive recreation, foster social interactions and community engagement Policy LU-5.4 Facilitate partnerships between the city, neighborhoods, business, and property owners/developers to reduce or share costs associated with neighborhood improvements. Policy LU-5.5 Encourage space sharing between properties to serve neighborhood businesses for staging garbage, recycling and compost Policy LU-5.6 Find opportunities to integrate small open spaces such as pocket parks, expanded outdoor caf6 seating areas, and intimate plazas appropriate for small community gatherings and impromptu meetings between neighbors. WHAT IS HUMAN SCALE? In its simplest definition, creating a "human scale" environment means making sure that the objects that we interact with every day are of a size and shape that is reasonable for an average person to use. The human scale in any given community depends upon what that community perceives as human scale. Source: People for Public Spaces (www. pps.org) It is important to create urban spaces that are both appealing and vibrant. This is achieved through offering lots of activities and detail, oriented to engage pedestrians at frequent intervals, ideally every 6 seconds. This concept aims to create dynamic, lively environments that encourage walking, social interaction, and economic activity. Source: Paraphrased from `Jan Gehl. - Planning Cities on the Human Scale" 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 to have flat floors, which will allow for future use conversion. Policy LU-6.3 Consider opportunities to reflect changing parking demand as single -occupancy vehicle uses evolve and where transit or other alternatives become available. 54 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 173 7.B.a Downtown In downtown, goals and policies focus on encouraging uses that complement existing businesses to improve vibrancy and vitality. Downtown land use will allow a range of amenities and activities that complement its walkable environment, creative and cultural sector, restaurants and retail, and historic buildings which are intrinsic to Edmonds' identity. Landmarks and gathering spaces can serve as focal points to attract people, including visitors, to beloved Edmonds events such as arts festivals and farmers markets. Strategically introducing ground floor residential uses along the edges of downtown with, design and street frontage considerations will increase public safety by placing "eyes on the street" while supporting the retail core, providing housing choices appropriate for seniors, and more productively utilizing land. Further modification of downtown design standards can help ensure success of ground floor residential and retail space and improve building quality while maintaining the scale of downtown A major highlight of downtown will continue to be the 4th Avenue arts corridor. To complement this and add to the ecosystem of the Edmonds arts community, Dayton St. will be supported as a live -work corridor. This will further serve to connect downtown and the waterfront and add vitality to the south downtown in a way that complements rather than competes with Main Street. Goal LU-7 Strengthen and expand the unique identity of Downtown 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 Provide 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 for example through access to supportive facilities (working spaces and venues) EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 174 7.B.a Waterfront Nestled within a walkable distance from the vibrant downtown core, the Edmonds Waterfront stands as a unique and captivating destination. This picturesque setting, with stunning views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, blends natural beauty, recreation, active businesses, and significant transportation facilities, Community members are deeply invested in preserving the area's scenic beauty, enjoying recreational activities, and fostering educational opportunities for natural resource conservation. The City of Edmonds' beaches are renowned as marine protected areas, and the Edmonds Marsh is one of the last remaining urban, tidally influenced saltwater estuaries in the Puget Sound region. Restoration of fish habitat is a key priority in this area. Adding to the city's waterfront charm is the Edmonds Underwater Dive Park, located just north of the Edmonds -Kingston Ferry Landing, which stands as the most popular of Washington's 10 underwater parks. Figure 2.7 Key locations within the Edmonds Waterfront The waterfront is also home to a port district —the Port of Edmonds —and many local businesses, including a hotel, restaurants, retail shops, and services. The Port district operates a long-time marina, which includes service for water -related commercial activities, as well as public access, and provides space for local businesses at Harbor Square, a commercial campus. Nearby, the Cascadia Art Museum, which is operated by an educational nonprofit organization, operates in its own renovated building. A little further north, the Edmonds Community Center was recently rebuilt along the waterfront to provide a welcoming and scenic public space. Redevelopment there included cleanup of contamination from old piers. 56 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 175 7.B.a In this same general vicinity, BNSF operates a north -south train system that includes frequent freight service on a set of single tracks roughly paralleling the shoreline and separating the western -most portion of the waterfront area from the remainder. On this track, Amtrak provides passenger rail services, including commuter service to Seattle. BNSF has proposed double -tracking along here but the timing remains uncertain. Close to the shoreline, Washington State Ferries operates the ferry terminal. It serves as the westerr gateway to downtown and provides ferry transportation between Edmonds and Kingston, with a connection to Hwy 104 in Edmonds. Proposed by Washington state, the Edmonds Crossing project included relocation of ferry terminal from its downtown setting to a less developed area to the south Because of the very high cost of relocation and obstacles to implementation, the Edmonds Crossing project was ultimately dropped from Washington State plans. Key Driving Factors Given the area's many attributes, diverse property ownerships, and increasing popularity, establishing a clear vision to implement complementary strategies and partnerships is more crucial than ever for the future of the Edmonds Waterfront. • Preparation for the Edmonds Crossing project was incorporated into the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan in 2015 and its 2020 update. Due to cancelation of the project, land use assumptions and opportunities need reconsideration. • Edmonds recognizes that sea level rise pertaining to climate change is likely to affect the waterfront. • Concerns about the Edmonds Marsh: The marsh extents have been reduced to what they were years. Today, much of the remaining Marsh is protected from development while opportunities for public viewing, viable bird habitat, and low -impact pedestrian access have increased. • Emergency access between the waterfront and the city: Grade -level access is frequently blocked by train traffic for periods of each day and at times for sustained period of time, when a train has to stop on the tracks. As the train traffic through Edmonds increases, providing emergency services can become challenging. • The Unocal property has been going through years -long cleanup. The state has been overseeing this cleanup, which is expected to result in new ownership of the property and possibly more opportunities Meanwhile, the City has invested significant resources, including grant funds —to protect the adjacent natural environment, enhance passive recreational opportunities, and also to operate a regional sewage treatment facility and other types of public infrastructure. • Waterfront's connection with downtown. This connection is an important part of Edmonds' identify. Moreover, the economic value and convenience of having businesses and public facilities in both the waterfront and historic downtown areas significantly contribute to the city's tax revenues, which in turn fund essential services for local residents. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 176 7.B.a Planning Context In 2021, the City conducted a waterfront study to understand new information about the waterfront area and to make some corresponding preliminary recommendations for considering the area's future The preliminary study recommended that a vision be developed to address: • Land use and transportation policies that recognize the existing ferry terminal • Desired land use of the Unocal property • The Edmonds Marsh and Willow Creek restoration project, including refined cost estimates, design, and flood mitigation planning. • Emergency management needs of the waterfront. The 2021 study was a good start. It led to initial public engagement exercises that identified ideas and amenities of interest to community members. Going forward, a variety of interested parties, including the tribes, the Port, environmental advocates, businesses, and affected property owners, also will be involved in developing a future vision that takes into account different needs and practical next steps. Goal LU-9 Promote Edmonds waterfront as a destination with enhanced pedestrian experiences and vibrant public realm. Policy LU-9.1 Maintain existing parks as high -quality, safe places and consider opportunities to create new public spaces, and plazas through partnerships and capital investments. Policy LU-9.2Enhance pedestrian safety and walkability along the waterfront, with improved infrastructure, signalized intersections, and new pedestrian connections. Policy LU-9.3Encourage gathering spaces for cultural festivals, music, and seasonal events to foster community interaction and cultural appreciation. Policy LU-9.4Identify and promote opportunities to celebrate Edmonds' maritime heritage. Goal LU-10 Enhance ecological functionality and promote the restoration of natural habitats, supporting community education, recreation and natural habitat sustainability. Policy LU-10.1 Restore and reclaim Edmonds Marsh as a vital ecological, educational and recreational area. Policy LU-10.2 Prioritize salmon restoration in ecological planning and development. Policy LU-10.3 Remove or modify barriers, such as culverts, to improve fish passage. Goal LU-11 Encourage economic vitality, public safety, and recreational and cultural activities. Policy LU-11.1 Support opportunities for businesses and services to operate or expand in appropriate locations. Policy LU-11.2 Include economic considerations in planning for the waterfront Policy LU-11.3 Seek and implement improvements, as feasible, to ensure emergency access to the waterfront. Policy LU-11.4 Maintain and enhance the connection of parks and public spaces between the waterfront and downtown. 58 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 177 7.B.a Highway 99 Activity Center and Subarea The Edmonds Highway 99 subarea is located along approximately 2 miles of Highway 99 and bordered by several jurisdictions — Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, and the unincorporated Snohomish County neighborhood of Esperance. It is mostly comprised of strip of retail and commercial uses bounded by residential neighborhoods. The city adopted the Highway 99 Subarea Plan in 2017. This subarea plan describes concepts for the area with direction for transportation facilities and the built environment. The subarea plan also describes relationships to surrounding residential areas and themed "character areas" or districts. Gateway District The goal of the gateway district is to provide a positive experience entering Edmonds and an anchor for the south end of the Highway 99 corridor. Key to this is creating community gathering spaces and activity nodes, building a community through mixed use development, retaining local businesses, addressing traffic and intersection challenges, connecting to the interurban trail, and maintaining and expanding the tree canopy. Quality design of the built environment should be emphasized. A possible implementation strategy for the gateway district is a community renewal area. International District The international district is known for its cultural significance and diversity. As a great asset to Edmonds, the land use strategy plays a vital role in protecting and growing this community. The community has expressed interest in venues that can host live music, festivals, and markets, as well as outdoor spaces such as Asian gardens. Business growth and retention is particularly important for this character area. Development should include a variety of culturally relevant design features that, when taken as a whole, clearly indicate to visitors the extents of the district. Health District 22011LSt SW f t i` 212th St SW I I r Edmonds I 1 Woodway AlderctastMealth r Health High School I 6 Aehab♦ b rater j- II I Swedish , District 3 Hospital r Maal�;na r �aglonal Heart r ��ntar 220th St SW j I I 1 99 t I t Pwm Tree 224th St SW P1... I International ( • r s 99 Aa�th District Public Mar t Storage Carke 228th St SW Br230th StSW i 232nd SLtSW, S L. 234th St SW I 99 e $ 3 I 4 236th St SYJ _ i / 4. tpl�. , I Gateway ake 238th St SW III Ballinger r a District 240th St SW I. 9 Major 8 O Transportation 242nd St S g C. Gateway I i o'ony I K why s i zaath St S!� C Figure 2.8 Distinct districts within Highway 99 Subarea Plan With a large hospital complex at its heart, the Highway 99 health district aims to grow its healthcare - adjacent business, amenities, and services. Housing needs include short term housing such as hotels to serve visitors to the hospital, as well as housing for seniors and others who could benefit from direct access to medical services and facilities. The proposed new Neighborhood center called the Medical District Expansion is developed as continuation of this district outside the subarea plan boundary. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 178 7.B.a The basis for land use decision -making along Highway 99 will continue to be the Highway 99 Subarea Plan. However, several area -wide themes will be emphasized, as well as further development of each of the three character areas along Highway 99. Goal LU-12 Enable Hwy-99 Subarea's transition to a mixed -use, walkable environment Policy LU-12.1 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-12.2 Promote pedestrian- and bike -friendly growth, with a focus on providing safe access, through -block connections, adequate lighting, and high -quality streetscapes. Policy LU-12.3 Explore funding opportunities at the state and regional level for infrastructure improvements that can support the subarea's land use strategies Policy LU-12.4 Increase frequency and visibility of pedestrian crossings at key cross streets and bus stops on Highway 99. Policy LU-12.5 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-12.6 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-13 Emphasize the unique opportunities of the Gateway, International, and Health districts along Highway 99. Policy LU-13.1 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-13.2 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 Highway 99 that create a sense of arrival. • Integrating public art, high -quality streetscape features, and encouraging high -quality gateway features on private development within these areas. Policy LU-13.3 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. 60 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 179 7.B.a Goal LU-14 Encourage transitioning of development scale between certain districts and seek necessary improvements for public spaces. Policy LU-14.1 Support neighborly transitions between low —density residential and more intense types of development in selected areas within the 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. Policy LU-14.2 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-14.3 Encourage signage and wayfinding elements along the corridor to highlight connections to key destinations, improve accessibility, and strengthen the corridor's identity as an integral part of Edmonds. Residential Neighborhoods Goal LU-15 Ensure the availability of quality housing to all sections of the community, accommodating the spectrum of housing needs and preferences. Policy LU-15.1 Encourage creating transition zones between low/med density residential areas to enable walkability, vibrant public realm and urban character Policy LU-15.2 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-15.3 Adjust development standards and regulations that act as barriers to the possibility of middle housing in residential zones, Policy LU-15.4 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-15.5 Apply contextually appropriate standards and regulations to transition between low density, medium residential and mixed -use zone. Commercial Areas Goal LU-16 Locate commercial development in Edmonds to take advantage of its unique economic opportunities while being compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Policy LU-16.1 The design and location of commercial sites should provide for convenient and safe access for customers, employees, and suppliers. Policy LU-16.2 Commercial developments should be designed to minimize the impacts of traffic and noise. Policy LU-16.3 Discourage poorly connected strip commercial areas along Edmonds streets and highways. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 180 7.B.a Policy LU-16.4 Encourage location of vehicular parking behind buildings to promote a pedestrian friendly street frontage Policy LU-16.5 Minimize curb cuts where possible, especially along streets with pedestrian traffic. Policy LU-16.6 Promote inclusion of public amenities such as pocket parks, plazas, and community spaces in commercial developments. Industrial Areas Goal LU-17 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-17.1 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-17.2 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-17.3 All industrial areas should be located where direct access can be provided to regional ground transportation systems (major State Highways and/or railroad lines). Figure 2.9 Edmonds Downtown (Source: Edmonds Downtown Alliance) 62 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 181 7.B.a Open Space The 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan (PROS Plan) is a six -year guide and strategic plan for managing and enhancing park and recreation services in Edmonds. It establishes a path forward for providing high quality, community -driven parks, trails, open spaces and recreational opportunities. The Edmonds community is fortunate to have retained several significant natural areas across the City. Approximately 75 acres of open space are owned and managed by the City, in coordination with the acreage of developed parks. These open space properties include forested lands, waterfronts, and wetlands across 13 different sites. The open space classification distinguishes natural lands from parks developed for active recreation and other highly managed landscapes. Open space may refer to public properties that are exclusively natural areas or portions of larger parks that are managed as natural areas. These open space lands are managed to preserve, restore, and conserve ecosystem functions, native vegetation, and wildlife habitat. Open space properties are undeveloped, primarily left in their natural form, and are managed to retain or enhance natural or scenic resources. However, open space may include trails or interpretive signs, along with modest support amenities such as parking or restrooms. Goal LU-18 Expand and enhance open space in the community to improve environmental quality and overall community well-being Policy LU-18.1 Evaluate the suitability of undeveloped public properties to serve as open space Policy LU-18.2 No city -owned property should be relinquished until reasonable community uses and related costs have been explored. Policy LU-18.3 Seek opportunities to increase open spaces, especially: • Natural and green belt areas adjacent to highways and arterials • Areas that have steep slopes or are in major stream drainage ways • Wetlands • Land that can serve as buffers between high noise environments and sensitive uses. • Lands that would have unique suitability for future passive or active recreational use. Goal LU-19Support the goals of the City's Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Policy LU-19.1 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-19.2 Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of Edmonds open space and recreational facilities. Policy LU-19.3 Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation, recreation, and environmental education. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 182 7.B.a Legend O City Limits - City Parks - Open Space & Special Use Areas - Non -city Parks - Non-cityParks w/ Interlocal Agreer _ Edmonds School District - Water 6 OW, Center Playfeld Community Park J Dayton St Plazas Special Use Park 8 Etlmpnds Ubrary Plaza Special Use Park 9 Edmonds Marsh Open Space 30 Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Special Use Park 11 Waterfront Center Park Waterfront Park 12 EIm St Park Neighborhootl Park 13 Frances Anderson Center Special Use Park 14 Frances Anderson Center Field Neighborhood Park 15 H.O. Hutt Park Open Space 36 Haines Tidelands Open Space lT Haines Wharf Neighborhood Park 18 Hazel Miller Plaza Special Use Park 19 Hickman Park Neighborhood Park W Hummingbird Hill Park Neighborhood Park 21 Interurban Trail Special Use Park 22 Lake Ballinger Access Special Use Park 23 Maplewood Hill Park Open Space 24 Marina Beach Park Waterfront Park 25 Mathay Ballinger Park Neighborhood Park 26 Meadowdale Clubhouse Special Use Park 27 Meadowdale Natural Areas Open Space 28 Ocean Aye Yewpoint Special Use Park 29 Olympic Beach Waterfront Park 30 Olympic Vlew Open Space Open Space 31 Pine Ritlge EM ISW) Open Space 32 Pine Ridge Park Open Space 33 Pine St Park Neighborhood Park 34 Richard F. An- Park Spatial Use Park 35 Seaview Park Neighborhaal Park 36 Seaview Reservoir Open Space 37 Shell Creek Open Space Open Space 38 Sierra Park Neighborhood Park 39 Stamm Overlook Special Use Park 40 Sunset Ave Special Use Park 41 Veterans Plaza Special Use Park 42 Wharf Street Open Space 43 Willow Creek Park Open Space 44 Yost Memorial Park 45 Lvnndale Skate Park Community Park Soecial Use Park Woodway rL Puget Sound I I - 1T6TH ST S Snohomish Ir C unt Park I _ t 180TH ST SW Lynnwood Lynndal Park 1BBTHS S 7IT �TMS`rS o o o l —208TH ST SW aw— '// it r I i a 7 t Esperance ark; Mountlake Terrace Unincorporated Snohomish Co. g 26HP`BW w f 22aTH ST SW 1 w \ tL C � m 0 Ballinger' Z¢ Park `a 3 \ ' 235TH PL S�w 236TH ST SW W 238TH ST SW 1 E g 244TH ST SW Figure .10 Existing Parks and Open Spaces (Source: Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan 2022-2027) 64 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 183 7.B.a The Natural Environment The Natural Environment section serves as a guiding framework for the responsible stewardship of natural resources within the city, aligning with the community's vision and priorities. It encompasses considerations such as soils and vegetation, wildlife, open space preservation, equity, harmonious integration of built and natural environments, and collaboration on regional natural resource issues. Natural critical areas require careful management to balance development with environmental conservation. These areas, such as marshes, floodplains, and steep slopes, play crucial roles in maintaining biodiversity, mitigating natural hazards, and preserving water quality. In 2022, the city became aware of two Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARAs) in Edmonds. They are Olympic View Water and Sewer District wellhead protection areas. According to the state Growth Management Act, CARAs are critical areas which must be regulated and protected using best available science (BAS). The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) applies to shorelines within the City and establishes standards for shoreline development. The shoreline areas within the City of Edmonds jurisdiction include Puget Sound, Lake Ballinger, and the tidally influenced portions of the Edmonds Marsh. Shoreline Jurisdiction also applies to upland areas within 200 feet of the shoreline edge (ordinary high-water mark) and associated wetlands. Goal LU-20 New development should be compatible with the natural constraints of slopes, soils, geology, drainage, vegetation and habitat. Policy LU-20.1 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-20.2 In addition to regulations, provide incentives that encourage environmental stewardship, resource conservation, and environmental enhancement during development activities. Policy LU-20.3 When an alteration to a critical area or its buffer is proposed, such alteration should be avoided, minimized, or compensated. Where appropriate, use adaptive management to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of such alterations and update standards to achieve the level of protection intended in the regulations. Goal LU-21 Encourage low impact development approaches for managing stormwater. Policy LU-21.1 Encourage retaining native vegetation, reducing impervious surfaces, and protecting habitat. Policy LU-21.2 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. Policy LU-21.3 Review drainage, flooding, and stormwater runoff in the area and nearby jurisdictions and provide guidance for corrective actions to mitigate or cleanse those discharges that pollute waters of the state, including Puget Sound or waters entering Puget Sound. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 184 7.B.a Creek ® Seismic Hazard Areas ® Earth Subsidence and Landslide Area Minimum Buffer Adjacent to Hazard = Wetlands i f*K Wetland Boundaries Not , / ,ram Completely Delineated t Wetland Known Extents Floodplain Zones ® AE ®VE ' �F Wellhead Protection Areas / A Exposed Aquifer - 6 Month _ 1 Year _ 5 YearAL.J r 1` -10Yeare YYfF )gf }�I �j Buffer Zone � �� .,-1:k .,�• } 7 {' � " � _ �'t 't{ � � �- ^� •% - 40% Slope �2iriTk' r f 1 I .i r e r Alderwood or Everett „ - Soils 15%-40%Slope `.! ra , i1.}4 - .t,u "P } • .� 15%-40% Slope If - Greater than 25% Sloe d .AL ,-• ` 1, � •ly 1l• y' 11 '\J'.I ,iiE. J —, i b` s •sae , �. k ,' ,,� . �-� ®r.` t, i 4 Figure 2.11 Critical Areas (Source: City of Edmonds) 66 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 185 7.B.a Goal LU-22 Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater used for public water supplies. Policy LU-22.1 Limit land use activities that would negatively impact groundwater recharge. Policy LU-22.2 Restrict or prohibit activities that pose a high risk of contaminating the aquifer. Policy LU-22.3 Encourage projects that actively enhance aquifer recharge, such as artificial recharge basins, managed aquifer recharge (MAR) systems, and restoring natural recharge areas. Policy LU-22.4 Collaborate with Olympic View Water and Sewer District to monitor periodic assessment of groundwater levels, recharge rates, and water quality. Policy LU-22.5 Use environmental regulations that reflect the best available science for Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARAs), to protect groundwater resources. Policy LU-22.6 Consider investing in stormwater management facilities to reduce impacts on groundwater resources, especially in Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas. Soil and Topography Goal LU-23 Facilitate responsible development practices in areas with steep slopes and potentially hazardous soil conditions. Policy LU-23.1 Designate areas where development is restricted or prohibited based on slope gradients and soil stability assessments. Policy LU-23.2 Require special permits for developments in identified high -risk areas, ensuring thorough review and compliance with safety standards. Policy LU-23.3 Consider flexible lot line adjustment and lot combination and division to allow parcels with steep slopes to preserve the site and reduce impervious surfaces, cuts, and fills. Policy LU-23.4 Encourage streets and access ways to conform to the natural topography, reducing runoff and minimize grading of hillsides. Policy LU-23.5 Use 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. • 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-23.6 Encourage opportunities for increasing seismic safety while retaining historic buildings. Policy LU-23.7 Provide for buffers around the perimeter of undevelopable landslide hazard areas to minimize the risk to human life and safety. Policy LU-23.8 Reduce and mitigate the risk to lives and property posed by wildfires by using land use planning tools and through wildfire preparedness and fire adaptation measures EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 186 7.B.a Habitat, Vegetation and Wildlife Goal LU-24 Preserve and enhance natural habitats woodlands, marshes, wetlands and other natural areas. Policy LU-24.1 Improve water quality, fish habitat, and wildlife resources consistent with adopted state and federal standards. Policy LU-24.2 Participate in regional efforts to recover Priority Habitats and Species including through watershed planning, restoration, implementation efforts, the WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery program, and other recovery actions. Policy LU-24.3 Avoid introduction of invasive plant and animal species into natural areas. Prioritize the use of native plants in landscaping of public properties and right of ways. Apply best available science to support habitat restoration and expansion. Policy LU-24.4 Seek opportunities to restore and enhance the Edmonds Marsh as an estuary. Policy LU-24.5 Identify and implement targeted public projects to improve salmon habitat and help ensure the protection and recovery of the native salmon population. Goal LU-25 Promote and increase public awareness and pride in Edmonds' wildlife heritage. Policy LU-25.1 Through partnerships and coordination, seek to provide education and recreational programs and activities for all age levels. Policy LU-25.2 Encourage 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 The urban forest in Edmonds is a vital component of the city's infrastructure. However, as with many communities, Edmonds is facing environmental challenges while seeking to balance development and conservation. A healthy city-wide tree canopy is crucial for maintaining this balance, serving as a valuable resource for the well-being of current and future generations. Trees comprising a broad age distribution, and a variety of species ensure a robust and healthy tree canopy over time. According to the Tree Canopy assessment report released in 2022, 34.6% of Edmonds' land is covered by tree canopy. The gains in tree canopy outpaced losses by a very small amount in the past five years (2015-2020). This may be attributable to incremental growth of existing trees, highlighting the importance of preservation efforts for significant trees and allowing flexibility to accomplish housing and community objectives while prioritizing trees and other natural resources. 68 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 187 7.B.a Goal LU-26 Expand the tree canopy cover over the next 20 years with a goal of no net loss. Policy LU-26.1 Invest in tree plantings in areas that have documented high summer temperatures, risk of flooding and low tree canopy to enhance ecosystem services and improve equity. Policy LU-26.2 Prioritize tree preservation within riparian corridors, wetlands, and associated buffers, and minimize deforestation on steep slopes to maintain stability. Policy LU-26.3 Reduce clearcutting or other development impacts on the urban forest. Policy LU-26.4 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. Policy LU-26.5 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-26.6 Protect significant trees within the community, so that they continue to provide environmental, aesthetic, and social benefits Figure 2.12 Existing tree canopy percentage summarized using 20-acre hexagons for the year 2020 (Source: Tree Canopy Assessment Report 2022) Goal LU-27 Plan for phased growth of communities to be economically viable, supported by planned urban infrastructure, and served by public transit Policy LU-27.1 Support Joint planning and urban development standards for urban unincorporated areas Policy LU-27.2 Coordinate with the county to plan for annexation of unincorporated areas of the MUGA as necessary. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 188 7.B.a Priority Action Steps Create a "Street Design Manual" to guide the planning and design of street projects, offering functional solutions, incorporating Green Street features where feasible, and supporting stormwater management initiatives. 70 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 189 7.B.a Packet Pg. 190 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Edmonds is an inclusive community where every resident, regardless of their income, background, or ability, has access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing. 72 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 191 7.B.a Introduction The Housing Element for the City of Edmonds outlines the strategies and policies to ensure the availability of safe, affordable, and diverse housing options for all residents. It includes an assessment of current housing conditions. It plays a pivotal role in guiding the development, preservation, and enhancement of the housing stock to meet current and future demands in alignment with local regulations and sustainability goals. Housing in Edmonds offers a diverse mix, predominantly featuring single-family homes that contribute to the city's traditional, suburban feel. These homes are often situated in well -established neighborhoods, many of which boast mature trees, scenic views, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Alongside these, townhouses provide a more compact and often more affordable option, catering to those seeking a balance between private living space and lower maintenance. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in multifamily developments, including apartments and condominiums. The city is committed to providing a range of housing options to meet the needs of its residents, from young families to retirees, while maintaining the natural features, historic character and its unique charm that make Edmonds a desirable place to live. As the city continues to grow, housing affordability and availability are key concerns. Edmonds strives to balance new development with the preservation of its established neighborhoods, ensuring that housing options are accessible and sustainable for all residents. The city's housing policies are designed to promote a diverse housing stock, encourage sustainable building practices, and support the creation of affordable housing options that align with the community's values and future growth plans. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 192 7.B.a Edmonds Housing Today Edmonds' well -established neighborhoods are one of the City's most desirable assets, and critical building blocks to a great community. The city is home to 42,853 people as of 2020 and is anticipated to welcome about 13,113 new residents by 2044. According to the Office of Financial Management (OFM), there were an estimated 18,847 housing units within the City of Edmonds in 2020. Housing Types As of 2024, Edmonds' current housing stock contains a mix of low density detached units, attached townhomes, and larger apartments and condominiums. The current mix of housing stock is shown in Figure 3.1 Since Edmonds does not have much availalble undeveloped land, future development for population growth will mostly occur as redevelopment or infill over time. This will be accomplished with sensitivity and care to maintain the charm of Edmonds' distinct neighborhoods. More detail on this can be found in the Land Use chapter of this comprehensive plan. 51-100 Unit. 5 13-50 Un 14.70% 5-12 Unit, 6.70% Tri/Quadpl -/ ex, 3.10% Duplex, 4.40% 0100616M .D.. Single Family, 59.80% Figure 3.1 Housing Typology Mix (Source: Census 2020) 74 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 193 7.B.a Household Size and Vacancy Although regional household size has been trending downwards for decades due to an increasingly senior population with fewer children, household size has grown since 2010. Washington State Department of Commerce attributes the increase in average household size to the under -building of housing, leading to people living in multigenerational housing or with roommates, not by choice but because of the lack of affordable housing. However, the Department of Commerce assumes a continued decline in household size coincident with demographic trends. Likewise, the city of Edmonds has a vacancy rate of 4.2%, which is artificially small due to low housing availability. The Washington State Department of Commerce has directed cities to plan for an economically healthy vacancy rate of 6%. Household size is generally related to the number of bedrooms. The distribution in number of bedrooms for the city of Edmonds existing housing stock is shown in Figure 3.2. 7000 5,883 CU 6000 5,193 5000 E 4000 3,656 E 3000 2,493 0 2000 1,258 1000 364 o 0 No bedroom 1 2 3 4 5 or more T No. of bedrooms Figure 3.2 No of bedrooms distribution Source: Census 2020 N Edmonds Housing Targets Edmonds is committed to guiding growth in a manner that is equitable and sustainable. This will be done by increasing the quantity of housing stock and diversity of housing choices, including middle housing and accessory dwelling units (see Appendix A), and identifying and addressing racially disparate impacts of housing policy. As part of doing its part in addressing critical regional needs, Snohomish County's HO-5 Report (adopted May 2023) relates the City of Edmonds' housing targets. Edmonds has a future land supply established in 2021 of 5,148 (see Figure 3.4). Pending 17 49 15 561 0 625 Vacant 44 115 7 422 31 575 Partially Used 21 62 0 0 0 62 Redevelopable 231 -24 63 3508 340 3887 City 313 201 84 4491 371 5148 Figure 3.3 Edmonds future land supply Source: The Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County report 2023 (HO 5 Report) EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 194 7.B.a In this planning cycle to accommodate population growth, the City must increase its unit capacity by 3,921, for a total of 9,069 housing units. These 9,069 units must be distributed according to the requirements and affordability levels designated in HB 1220. Edmonds' designation as a "high -cost community" impacts the required allocation for types of housing units. Edmonds must plan for: • 6,814 units at the Low 0-80% AMI Income level - Low -Rise or Mid -Rise Multi -family; e.g. walk-up • apartment buildings — this is the largest category of need in Edmonds. • 2,129 units at the Moderate <80-120% AMI Income level — these may be Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs.) • 126 units at the High Income level - these may be Moderate Density (duplex, quad, triplex) Edmonds current supply comprises of: • 5,148 units of which 201 units are single family detached, • 84 units are Moderate Density (e.g. duplex, triplex, quad) and • 4,862 units are Low-rise or Mid -Rise Multi -family (walk up apartments) During the 2024 update cycle, the City of Edmonds must provide a net capacity change of the following: • A net increase of at least 1,952 units that are in the Low-rise or Mid -rise multi -family apartment category. • A net increase of at least 2,129 ADUs, or that are in the Low-rise or Mid -rise multi -family apartment category. • A net increase of at least 42 units that are Moderate density. Low -Rise or Mid -Rise Low 0-80% AMI Multi -family. (For eg. 6,814 4,862 1,952 Walk-up apartment buildings) Mnrlarnta <gn_1')(1% Ani is nr I nXAi_rica/ AMI Mid -rise 2,129 X 2.129 Detached single Higher Income >120% family homes, Middle AMI Housing- Townhomes, 126 84 42 Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex Table 3.3 Required allocation of housing units as per affordability levels designated House Bill 1220 76 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 195 7.B.a By 2044, the unit mix for Edmonds is anticipated to be more diverse, providing a greater amount of housing choices, especially among housing types such as apartments and condominiums, which tend to be more affordable than others. Mobile home, Boat, RV, van, etc., 1% ADUs, 0%__/ 11 Multi Family and Middle Housing (2-4 units per lot), 36% Single Family, 63% 2020 Mobile home, Boat, ADUs, 7% RV, van, etc., 1% Multi Family and Single Family Middle Housing 43% (2-4 units per lot), 49% 2044 Figure 3.6 Existing Mix of housing types (Census 2020) and potential mix of housing types as per House Bills compliance (2044) The two categories of land for which a net change in capacity is calculated: • Single-family residential land use areas • The multi -family and mixed -use land use areas. With the implementation of HB 1110 and HB 1337, capacity assumptions for single-family/low-density residential land use areas must be adjusted. These legislative changes effectively eliminate the State's allowance for one -family detached zoning. Consequently, Edmonds' single-family/low-density residential areas can now be assumed to have the potential for (re)development under any of the following density scenarios: • Two additional ADUs in attached or detached configurations • Two units in any configuration • Four units in any configuration if one unit is affordable, i.e., rented or purchase price restricted and limited to lower income tenants or purchasers Applying the two House Bills, HB 1110 and HB 1337, capacity of ADUs and Middle Housing Units that may count towards the housing targets is calculated. Department of commerce has provided guidance on implementing the house bills. Based on this guidance, a set of methods and assumptions were created. Refer Appendix A for Method and Assumptions for calculating the new housing capacity. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 196 7.B.a To accommodate the projected growth, Le housing and employment targets City has identified potential growth areas called Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs to achieve sustainable, resilient, and equitable distribution of growth. They offer a variety of capacities to support housing and job growth, diverse housing types, and citywide infrastructure invest-ments Refer to the Appendix C for a detailed summary of Growth alternatives. The Land Use element of this Plan details the areas of centers and hubs along with the capacities achieved. Below is the summary of housing units capacity enabled for the year 2044 based on the City's selected approach. Table 3.4 Summary of housing units capacity Centers Medical District Expansion 1,150 Westgate 1,180 5 Corners 460 Firdale Village 290 Hubs North Bowl 210 East Seaview 220 Perrinville 110 West Edmonds Way 30 South Lake Ballinger 70 Maplewood 200 Low Rise/Mid Rise Apartments in Centers and Hubs 3,920 ADUs 1,972 Middle Housing 42 Existing Capacity 4,226 10,160 Note: The housing capacity estimates are based on market feasibility analysis conducted in 2024. • Neighborhood Centers • Neighborhood Hubs Downtown/ Waterfront Activity Center West Edmonds Way Firdale Village Olympic f North Bowl Maplewood Medical District Expansion Five Corners Main St. 111ch sr. 1—h 11 Westgate *atn n. i Perrinville East Seaview Highway 99 Subarea South Lake Ballinger Figure 3.7 City of Edmonds: Locations of Neighborhood Centers and Hubs 78 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 197 7.B.a Housing Diversity Goal HA Enable and promote diverse housing types for people of all economic and demographic backgrounds. Policy H-1.1 Housing developments within the neighborhood centers and hubs should promote diverse housing. Provide a mix of housing types and densities shaped through integrated place -making strategies. Policy H-1.2 Promote middle housing types to create equity and diversity. Policy H-1.3 Encourage infill developments supporting neighborhood life and businesses in centers and hubs. Policy H-1.4 Enable and promote live -work developments in areas that already allow commercial, and retail uses to accommodate living and employment within the same premises. Policy H-1.5 Establish partnerships with employers, local businesses, developers, nonprofits to promote housing projects affordable and accessible to the local workforce with focus on employees in critical sectors such as healthcare, retail, education, and hospitality. Policy H-1.6 Explore funding opportunities and grants to support the development of In a co -housing community, residents typically diverse housing typologies. have their own private living spaces, such as Policy H-1.7 Identify and remove existing individual apartments or houses, and share regulatory barriers and provide some common facilities and amenities. opportunities to support co -housing. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 198 7.B.a Housing Affordability and Equity Housing affordability is defined as area rents and home prices relative to area incomes and is a result of a combination of various factors. The Puget Sound's growth as a powerful economic engine has not been matched with regional housing production, and thus has had significant impacts on regional housing affordability. Like most communities in the Puget Sound, Edmonds access to job centers has led to a steep increase in home prices, stalled only briefly by the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent economic effects. Edmonds natural beauty furthermore attracts many homebuyers, leading to higher housing costs. The falling affordability of Edmonds can be seen in the home sales affordability index, showing a reduced proportion of homes being sold at prices that would be affordable to low- and moderate - income brackets since 2010. (Figure 3.8) 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Middle 44 44 72 73 70 106 100 156 137 140 145 137 86 75 Moderate 143 148 167 217 215 275 266 229 193 217 177 154 74 73 Low 105 155 150 170 141 139 113 101 87 64 80 93 43 54 Very Low 18 54 58 57 51 43 61 44 23 29 18 7 5 3 Extremely Low 9 35 40 45 27 21 18 3 1 1 3 0 1 0 ■ Extremely Low Very Low Low ■ Moderate ■ Middle Extremely Low Income Required Income <$40,000, Sale Price <$200,000 Very Low Income Required Income <$68,000, Sale Price <$300,000 Low Income Required Income <$99,900, Sale Price <$460,000 Moderate Income Required Income <$128,800, Sale Price <$590,000 Middle Income Required Income <$162,700, Sale Price <$900,000 Figure 3.8 Home Sales Affordability (Source: AHA) 80 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 199 7.B.a Housing Stock Edmonds' housing stock is older than its regional peers, which means that some of these homes are more affordable than comparable newer ones in other communities.. Much of the existing housing stock was built between 1950 and 1969. As part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area, Edmonds experienced growth earlier than most in Snohomish County. Older properties that have multifamily development are particularly valuable in addressing affordable housing needs, and the maintenance and preservation of this housing should be prioritized when identifying places to address regional housing supply goals. Housing Cost Burdens While there have been benefits to many residents associated with increased home values, others have experienced rising costs as burdens and barriers. These people include the members of the community who are renters, seniors on fixed incomes, young families, and community members who fill roles critical to maintaining Edmonds community, such as artists, teachers, firefighters, retail workers, and other community - supportive jobs. It is necessary to proactively address housing affordability to ensure those that serve the has limited ability to directly participate in the construction or provision of affordable housing, so it has chosen instead to affect the cost of housing by reducing government regulation, providing flexible development standards, and otherwise minimize housing costs that would be passed on to prospective owners or renters. Beyond increasing 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Built Built Built Built Bunt Bunt Built Built Built Bunt 1939 or 1940 to 1950 to 1960 to 1970 to 1980 to 1990 to 2000 to 2010 to 2020 or earlier 1949 1959 1969 1979 1989 1999 2009 2019 later King County Snohomish County ■ Edmonds Figure 3.9 Age of housing stock (Source: AHA) 60% 52% 50% 40% 30% 22% 20°r° 10% 0% 30% Less than 20.0 percent 20.0 to 29.9 percent ■Owner 2020 Rent 2020 44% 23% 30.0 to 34.9 percent Figure 3.10 Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income (SMOCAPI) and Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (GRAPI) (Source: Census 2020) EVERYONE'S EDM Packet Pg. 200 7.B.a the allowances of unit types such as middle housing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), apartments and condominiums tend to be more affordable, Edmonds is committed to further supporting housing affordability through streamlined permitting and opportunities for different lot configurations. Locating New Housing Capacity Most of Edmonds' new housing capacity will be created in newly designated Centers and Hubs (see the Land Use Chapter of this comprehensive plan for more information). These areas will serve as hearts for vibrant and diverse neighborhoods while concentrating growth in areas best served by existing infrastructure, transit, and community amenities. This approach both reduces the cost of land development, allowing for lower home purchase prices and rents, and enables a lower -cost lifestyle for residents, allowing them, for example, to forgo automobile trips for more affordable transportation options when feasible. Addressing Racial Equity and Displacement The city of Edmonds encourages fair and accessible housing opportunities white 84% 31% for all families and individuals in the community regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, disability or economic circumstances. A racially disparate impacts analysis has guided the formation of this housing plan, and the housing and land use strategy is aimed at reducing these impacts. At present, Edmonds has a higher share of minorities who are cost burdened as well as a higher share of minorities who are renters. This indicates that Black or African American 1 3% 39% American Indian and 1 1% Alaska Native 47% ° Asian 8/° 23% Other Race 1 3% 46% these community members are at higher _ %Occupied Units by Race risk of displacement both due to rising Cost Burdened Units (Owner and Renter) housing costs, as well as redevelopment necessary to address these rising housing costs. Thus, it is critical to identify where these communities lie to ensure redevelopment areas do not disproportionately fall on these communities. Figure 3.11 Race distribution here is alone or in combination with one or more other races Cost burdened is defined as spending more than 30% of income on housing needs (Source: Census 2020) 82 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 201 7.B.a The Snohomish County social vulnerability (Ref Figure 3.12) shows where vulnerable populations reside, while the Washington State environmental health disparities map (Ref Figure 3.13) shows where environmental impacts associated with negative health outcomes are. Although both analyses are limited in resolution to the tract level, they indicate that there is increased environmental health issues and social vulnerability near the Highway 99 corridor. Rank High 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 Z 1 Low Figure 3.12 Social Vulnerability Index based on Household Composition and Disability, Housing type and transportation, Race and Ethnicity and Socio-economic determinants Source: Washington State Department of Health Disparities Map EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 202 7.B.a Figure 3J3 Envirommnetal Health Disparities Map; Source: Washington State Department of Health Disparities Map The city's approach prioritizes the equitable distribution of growth, public investment, and housing resources through the proposed neighborhood centers and hubs located throughout the city, many of which are in areas of greater opportunity and greater environmental health. By dispersing growth and providing affordable housing opportunities in these areas, the city is reducing the concentration of future development previously allocated toward the Highway 99 corridor, thus reducing spatial inequalities and promoting inclusive development that benefits members of the community across all socio-economic sectors. 84 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 203 7.B.a Housing Displacement Risk The Puget Sound Regional Council's Study of Housing Displacement Risk has placed Edmonds at "low" displacement relative to the Puget Sound region. The city of Edmonds is becoming increasingly racially diverse over the past decade, and there is little to no pattern of historic displacement . c 0 y d N N N Figure 3.14 PSRC displacement risk mapping tool identifies areas where residents and businesses are at greater risk of displacement. Source: PSRC However, the city recognizes that unprecedented changes to housing policy within this comprehensive plan could nonetheless result in future displacement if not informed by environmental justice, equitable distribution of opportunities, and sensitivity to existing land use. The city's approach reduces potential displacement by accommodating necessary growth through encouraging redevelopment of underutilized commercial property, rather than existing affordable housing. Furthermore, the ability to move lot lines will likely have a greater impact facilitating new housing in neighborhoods with environmentally critical areas, which are also currently among the more expensive and less diverse neighborhoods relative to the rest of the city. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 204 7.B.a Many of the measures outlined below will further assist in reducing the potential for future displacement and equitably distributing the benefits of investment and growth. Goal H-2. Implement measures to increase the affordable housing supply while enhancing the public realm in growth areas. Policy H-2.1 Consider an incentive zoning program to achieve desired housing diversity and public amenities in growth areas. Consider bonus density incentives, expedited permit review and/ or waivers from site development standards to implement a community amenity provision. Consider amenities such as, but not limited to: Community dedicated spaces Beyond -code requirements for pedestrian facilities and connections High -quality public realm or on -site landscape features Policy H-2.2 Allow affordable housing development on land owned by religious institutions as a permitted use. The affordability requirement should correspond with HB1337 legislation. Policy H-2.3 Provide for a higher number of housing units per lot near major transit stops, as required by state legislation. Policy H-2.4 Consider the reduction of parking requirements for residential developments in areas proximate to transit service or based on planned occupancy (such as seniors, affordable units) to reduce construction costs and to promote affordability of residential development. Policy H-2.5 Leverage public -private partnerships to create affordable housing integrated with community resources, such as libraries, enhancing both housing availability and community amenities. Goal H-3. Achieve a net positive number of housing units per lot in activity centers, neighborhood centers and hubs. Policy H-3.1 Explore a requirement for an equal or greater number of housing units when property in a center or hub is redeveloped. Policy H-3.2 Encourage accessible open space and shared amenities with development of housing in centers and hubs. 86 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 205 7.B.a People's Policies Goal H-4. Promote rehabilitating and restoring suitable housing stock. Policy H-4.1 Partner with the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to engage with property owners, developers, preservationists, and community members to gather input and build support for historic preservation. Policy H-4.2 Provide incentives for homeowners who adopt sustainable design practices, materials and green technologies, in their remodeling projects. Policy H-4.3 Preserve and support the retention of manufactured homes and other lower -cost housing types to provide affordable housing. Goal H-5. Foster access to quality housing for low income, differently abled, impaired and senior residents. Policy H-5.1 Seek to identify and utilize State and Federal housing resources to assist in providing adequate housing opportunities for low income, disabled, or senior residents. Support the efforts of public and private non-profit agencies that develop assisted housing and/ or housing -related human services, such as services enabling residents to remain in their homes or neighborhoods. Policy H-5.2 Support co living, co -housing, micro housing and other types of shared housing arrangements to make housing affordable for seniors, recent graduates, students, and young adults. Policy H-5.3 Partner with non-profit organizations and agencies that specialize in managing shared housing arrangements and other services. Goal H-6. Avoid actions that result in the displacement of existing residents, particularly low-income and marginalized communities. Policy H-6.1 Explore policies and programs to help support renters at risk of displacement. includes providing rental assistance, establishing tenant protections, expanding ac-cess to legal aid, offering relocation support, and creating incentives for landlords to maintain affordable rental units. Prioritize measures that address the root causes of displacement, such as rising housing costs, while collaborating with community organizations to ensure vulnera-ble populations have access to resources and advocacy. Policy H-6.2 Encourage shared housing arrangements to provide affordable housing options, prevent displacement and offer mental health benefits by alleviating loneliness, particularly among seniors living in isolation. Policy H-6.3 Partner with nonprofit organizations or local housing authority such as Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) to create a centralized matching service that connects individuals seeking housing with homeowners or tenants who have available rooms. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 206 7.B.a Goal H-7. Work towards eliminating racial inequity in housing distribution. Policy H-7.1 Engage and partner with communities most disproportionately impacted by housing challenges in the decision -making process to shape/inform strategies, actions, regulations, and resource allocation that address and mitigate their housing -related issues. Policy H-7.2 Continue to recognize local policies and regulations that may result in racially disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion in housing, including: Zoning that may have a discriminatory effect Disinvestment • Infrastructure availability Policy H-7.3 Establish policies and regulations that address and begin to undo racially disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion in housing caused by local policies, plans, and actions. Goal H-8. Evaluate, leverage and implement housing financing opportunities. Policy H-8.1 Through the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program, support the development of affordable housing while ensuring long-term sustainability. Consider adjusting the eligibility criteria, tax benefit periods, and affordability requirements to reflect current housing market conditions and community needs such as family -oriented housing options. Policy H-8.2 Explore options for an inclusionary zoning program that provides developers with the flexibility to either incorporate affordable housing units within their projects or contribute to a housing fund. Policy H-8.3 Per RCW 82.14.540, use the City of Edmonds' share of the existing state sales tax that is reserved for affordable housing to: • Provide short-term rental assistance to low-income households in Edmonds. • Contribute to a regional organization, which could be the County, the Alliance for Housing Affordability (AHA), or a partnership of cities in southwest Snohomish County to support long term goals of providing affordable housing in the sub -region. • Support public private partnerships to develop affordable housing. Supportive Housing Assisted Housing Availability HUD -assisted developments provide units for low-income, senior residents within the City of Edmonds. The Housing Authority of Snohomish County is also authorized to operate units within the city but mostly administers Section 8 rent supplement certificates and vouchers within the city. In addition, various adult family homes provide shelter for residents with special needs. Goal H-9. Encourage stable housing and wraparound services to individuals experiencing housing insecurity or at risk of becoming unhoused. Policy H-9.1 Support county and nonprofit efforts to provide stable housing to individuals experiencing housing insecurity or at risk of becoming unhoused. 88 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 207 7.B.a Policy H-9.2 Support development of low-income (subsidized), low -barrier, permanent supportive housing. Policy H-9.3 Explore opportunities for small scale housing types, such as micro -housing (shared kitchen and restrooms) Policy H-9.4 Work with faith -based organizations that are interested in adding single -person shelters, overnight shelters, and temporary small houses on property owned or controlled by a religious organization. Policy H-9.5 Allow transitional housing and permanent supportive housing in any zones that allow residential dwelling units or hotels (RCW 35.21.683 and RCW 35A.21.430). Policy H-9.6 Allow emergency shelters and emergency housing in any zones that allow hotels. Policy H-9.7 Allow permanent supportive housing in areas where multifamily housing is permitted (RCW 35.21.689 and RCW 35A.21.305). Policy H-9.8 Exempt emergency housing from impact fees (RCW 82.02.090). Regulatory Framework Goal H-10. Remove barriers and implement supportive development regulations. Policy H-10.1 Provide options for lot combination, lot -line adjustment, and subdivisions to accommodate a modest amount of additional housing and consider adjusting lot coverage requirements to enable ADU and middle housing typologies per state legislation. Policy H-10.2 Explore options for Planned Residential Development provisions in mixed -use zones to achieve site -specific flexibility. Policy H-10.3 Consider options to reduce off-street parking requirements that impact housing affordability. Policy H-10.4 Consider adjusting permit fees, impact fees, and utility connection fees if they become barriers to the development of affordable housing. Identify modifications needed to reduce or avoid impediment to meeting the City's housing target. Policy H-10.5 Explore allowing shared use covenants for open spaces, enabling neighboring residential units to access and utilize these areas for recreational and communal activities. Policy H-10.6 Encourage agreements between the city, homeowners' associations, and neighboring units for the shared maintenance and stewardship of park spaces Goal H-11. Provide predictability, effectiveness, and efficiency in government permitting processes and regulatory systems to support housing development. Policy H-11.1 Implement clear, efficient, and standardized administrative procedures. Policy H-11.2 Conduct periodic reviews of the permitting process to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Policy H-11.3 Explore opportunities to collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions to be consistent with regulations and processes where feasible. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 208 7.B.a Adapting to Climate Change Energy used in buildings is the largest source of local greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Edmonds. Residential buildings emit roughly twice the quantity of GHGs than commercial and industrial buildings Energy consumption in buildings could be cut by about 30-50% through investment in energy efficiency. Low-income urban households have an energy burden in the proportion of income spent on energy, which is three times higher than that of higher income households. Improved energy efficiency can lower living costs and improve the quality of housing, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By supporting weatherization, the city of Edmonds helps increase energy efficiency of homes while reducing cost burden on vulnerable populations and preserving housing likely to be more affordable. Goal H-12. Continue to advance building sustainability through regulations and incentives. Policy H-12.1 Explore regulations for transitioning to clean energy and moving away from fossil fuels for new developments and redevelopments. Policy H-12.2 Encourage green building practices with appropriate incentives and technical assistance Policy H-12.3 Seek funding from state and federal grants, utility programs, and private sector partners to support sustainable development. Priority Action Steps Develop preapproved plans for ADUs 2. Develop a Housing Action Plan every 5 years that includes but not limited to housing supply, housing for vulnerable populations, Disparate Impacts Analysis, displacement, vacancy audit for MFTE units. 3. Establish performance metrics, timelines and monitoring programs for permitting and regulatory processes 4. Adopt tools to minimize impacts on adjacent lower -density residentially zoned properties 90 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 209 7.B.a a d m d L Q E 0 U w cu L 0 L 0 _ 0 cu _ 0) E E 0 0 LL r 0 y d w Iq N N N H LL Q 0 C a as m d L Q E 0 U c ii c 0 E W w C d E t U f� a Packet Pg. 210 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Edmonds' economy is resilient and celebrates its unique identity, provides support and opportunities to the community and businesses to flourish. 92 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 211 7.B.a Introduction The Economic Development Element is intended to provide comprehensive policy direction for maintaining, expanding, and attracting economic activity across the city. This objective focuses on fostering sustainable growth that balances development with environmental stewardship, ensuring long-term prosperity and an enhanced quality of life for residents. Key priorities include supporting existing businesses through resources and infrastructure improvements, attracting new businesses by leveraging the city's strengths and opportunities, and fostering a skilled workforce. The element aims to enhance the city's livability by supporting mixed -use development and cultural amenities. Additionally, it promotes inclusive economic development to ensure that all residents benefit from economic opportunities, while encouraging regional collaboration and resilience to adapt to economic shifts and market disruptions. The International Economic Development Council defines the general objective of economic development as "Improving the economic wellbeing of a community through efforts that entail job creation, job retention, tax base enhancements and quality of life." EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: ECONOMIC Packet Pg. 212 7.B.a Edmonds Today Key Employment Sectors Based on a review of local and regional employment data, the City of Edmonds either already excels in or has the capacity to excel in the following employment categories. referred henceforth as "Key Employment Sectors." A variety of terms are used to describe various employment sectors. Most of the names of the key employment sectors below are from the American Community Survey (ACS, a part of the US Census). The sector names in bold italics below are from the PSRC Regional Economic Development Strategy (2021); these sectors have been identified as significant drivers of the regional economy. An underlying assumption of the employment sectors is that flexible work schedules and quality of life of the employees will remain a key consideration in luring business to Edmonds. • Health care, Life Sciences, and Global Health • Knowledge workers • Professional, scientific, management, and other services • Business Services; Finance, insurance, and real estate • Information & Communication Technology The Creative Economy, which includes arts, tourism, small-scale artisanal manufacturing, and craft producers, including microbreweries, distilleries, specialty foods, creative technology, and other sectors. The Creative Economy is characterized by a significant number of non-traditional workers who operate sole -proprietorships, sole -owner LLCs and who are small business owners, independent contractors, and freelancers. • Retail/Commercial Employed Edmonds Residents by Industry Figure 4.1 shows the number of Edmonds residents who are employed in various industries. Consistent with the Key Employment Sectors section above, health care, knowledge work including professional services and finance, retail, and arts and recreation are among the industries in which the most residents are employed. Source: American Community Survey (ACS), 2020, via PSRC. For the civilian employed population 16 years and older. https://www.psrc. org/our-work/census-and-american-community- survey Employed population 16 years and over Health care & Education 4,672 Professional, scientific, management and other Services 3,604 Retail Trade 2,647 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,913 Manufacturing 1,886 Construction 1,860 Arts, Recreation, Accommodation and Food Services 1,830 Other Services 991 WTU 843 Public Administration 653 Information 487 Wholesale trade 429 Agriculture, Forestry & Mining 94 Figure 4.1 Employed Edmonds Residents by Industry, 2020 94 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 213 7.B.a The columns on the right of Table 4.2 compare the share of employed Edmonds residents in each industry to the share of employed residents in Bothell and Woodinville, and Snohomish County, respectively. Bothell and Woodinville were selected because of their somewhat similar locations in the region, and size. Industry Category Key Regional Export Industries (Clusters) (ACS/U.S. Census) (PS RC) Heath care and education Life Sciences & Global Health Construction Finance. insurance. and real estate Business Services Arts. recreation. accommodation and food services Tourism Professional. scientific. management. & other services Business Services: Aerospace: Clean Technology Retail trade Transportation and warehousing. and utilities Other services Public administration Agriculture. forestry. and mining Wholesale trade Information Manufacturing Edmonds Edmonds vs Bothell & vs Snohomish Woodinville County 2.9% 1.3% 2.2% -0.2% 1.9% 3.0% 1.6% 0.3% -5 0 t 3.6% 0.7% 0.2% 0.8% -0.4% 0.1% -0.1% 0.0% -1.0% -0.1% -0.3% -0.5% -0.1% Information & Communication Technology -1.8% Aerospace: Maritime. Military & Defense: Clean Technology -2.8% r3% Transportation & Logistics Figure 4.2 Key Export Industries and Comparison of Edmonds to Nearby Cities Source: American Community Survey (ACS), 2020, via PSRC. For the civilian employed population 16 years and older. • Key Regional Export Industries are PSRC's terms for the industry categories described in the ACS/U.S. Census; For example, PSRC focuses on "life sciences" while the Census tracks jobs in the "health care and education" industries. Many of these industries, are important both regionally and locally in Edmonds —including health care/life sciences, knowledge work/business services, arts and recreation/tourism, and information. However, other industries are key drivers of the regional economy, but are probably less critical to the City of Edmonds. These industries include aerospace, maritime, and military and defense. It is possible that Edmonds could excel in these industries, but neither anecdotal evidence nor government data seem to suggest that Edmonds currently excels in them. • Edmonds' economy is similar and different to nearby cities and the County. Edmonds has more employed residents than the comparison cities in healthcare, construction, finance, and arts/ recreation. It has fewer employed residents in the professional services, information, and manufacturing industries. Compared to the County, Edmonds has a significantly larger share of employed residents working in health care, arts/recreation, and professional services; it has far few employed residents in manufacturing. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: ECONOMIC Packet Pg. 214 7.B.a Where Edmonds Residents Work Understanding where Edmonds residents work is a critical piece of the City's economy. During and following 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors led to significant changes in work locations across the country. Thus, U.S. Census' LEHD program 2019 data was selected to represent pre - pandemic employment locations for this study. Figure 4.3 shows that, in 2019, the vast majority (92%) of employed Edmonds residents commuted to work elsewhere, and that only 8% of employed Edmonds residents both lived and worked in Edmonds Workers and their families are making a choice to live in Edmonds, even though their jobs are located elsewhere. Ae Live in Edmonds, Work Elsewhere 18,847 92% of employed residents. Live and Work In Edmonds 1,608 8% of employed residents. Figure 4.3 Where Edmonds Residents Work, 2019 monds, (Source: Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (LEND) program, U.S. Census Bureau, 2019. Note that the data source for Figure 4.3(LEHD) is different than the data source for Figure 4.1 (ACS). While the two data sources identify similar overall employment dynamics, specific figures are different between the two sources.) There are about 55% more employed residents who commute elsewhere than there are employees who commute into Edmonds. These employed residents are critical to the City's economic health and contribute heavily to municipal revenue streams such as property and sales taxes. The comprehensive plan should focus on improving quality of life for these employed residents, not just oriented towards attracting employers to Edmonds. Figure 4.4 shows the direction and distance that employed Edmonds residents commuted in 2019 While about 40% of employed residents remain "close to home" and commute less than 10 miles, an even larger share (47.6%) of employed residents commute between 10 and 24 miles. A very large share of these commuters have been commuting south, to central parts of the City of Seattle, including Downtown and the University District. ■ Less than 10 miles 10 to 24 miles 25 to 50 miles Figure 4.4 Commute Direction and Distance for Employed Edmonds Residents, 2019 (Source: Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (LEHD) program, U.S. Census Bureau, 2019) 96 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 215 7.B.a Work From Home / Remote Work Prior to the COVID pandemic, a relatively small share of the workforce nationwide worked from home (about 5%). During and following the pandemic, this share increased dramatically, as more workers found they could do their jobs from home and other locations, aided by new technologies such as remote video conferencing. We expect remote work to be a critical employment trend throughout the duration of the Edmonds comprehensive plan. In 2022, data from the American Community Survey (ACS) / U.S. Census Bureau indicate that 25.3% of workers in the Edmonds area were working from home or working remotely. This suggests that approximately 4,500 Edmonds residents are working from home or working remotely (e.g., from coffee shops, co -working spaces, etc.) Edmonds' 25% work from home share is similar to other nearby areas, and lower than Bothell and Mill Creek (33%), Shoreline (30%), and Redmond (38%). One source notes that, "[ACS] data shows remote work is stable over the last year [2021 to 2022], and if anything, has increased slightly. There is no sign that return -to -office is gaining steam on a national scale" This means that ensuring that Edmonds is a functional and desirable place to work remotely is key to Edmonds ongoing economic success. Apart from any specific industry sector, accommodating work from home employees is its own key employment sector. Supporting work from home is a critical part of Edmonds' growth strategy, accomplishing multiple ob- jectives, including encouraging sustainable transportation, supporting local businesses, and growing vibrant neighborhood centers. The Adjacent Possible Recent academic research into economic development has shown that economies tend to grow into the "adjacent possible," rather than by taking giant leaps into "distant" economic sectors. (Source: MIT, Bloomberg.) Put in more concrete terms, this means that local economies grow by building from the things they are already good at into industries that are adjacent to their existing business and employment base. For example, the Puget Sound's strong software industry grew into online shopping in the early 2000s. Its strength as a location where gourmet coffee has been brewed and enjoyed for decades enabled the region to produce traded sector companies that serve coffee worldwide. It's aeronautics and aerospace industry has spawned many other complex manufacturing companies in Snohomish County. However, the region is not a notable hub (at a nationally notable scale) for movie production (LA) or oil and gas production (Houston). Both at a regional and City of Edmonds scale, it does not make sense to try to pursue these non -adjacent industries. The City should incrementally seek to grow into adjacent possible industries. For example, while its Life Sciences employment base is small compared to other Puget Sound cities, Edmonds has strong health care and professional service sectors, and quality of life. It is possible that it can use these to attract additional Life Science businesses and employees. The Key Employment Sectors reflect this approach of pursuing the adjacent possible. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: ECONOMIC Packet Pg. 216 7.B.a Edmonds 2044 Employment Targets Per Snohomish County adopted Growth Targets, City of Edmonds is expected to increase its employ- ment capacity by 3,058 in number by 2044. Per the Snohomish County Buildable Lands Study, Edmonds has existing capacity for 2,548 jobs. Therefore, Edmonds must show a net addition in capacity for 510 jobs for the 2024-2044 planning period. This net new capacity will be met by a combination of two factors. The first is calculating change in capacity associated with proposed land use changes. The second is calculating the change in capacity that is not associated with land use — that is, effective capacity associated with working from home. The actual capacity change of a proposed future land use alternative will be calculated by combining the net capacity change from future land use changes, and the remote and hybrid work strategy. Jobs Capacity and Remote and Hybrid Work The population of Edmonds is expected to grow by more than 13,000 between 2020 and 2044. Ed- monds labor participation rate is assumed to be 60%, similar to the current statewide average of 65% (It is assumed to be lower due to the relatively large proportion of older population). This implies that the number of employed Edmonds residents is expected to grow by more than 7,800 over the next two decades. Considering the current trends, many of these new residents will work from home. Population growth, 2020-2044 13,113 Labor Participation Rate 60% Growth in number of employed Edmonds Residents, 2020-2044 7,868 % of employed residents which can be counted towards job capacity 20%* Job Capacity generated due to Work from Home trends 1,570 Table 4.1 Employment growth by demographic trends (Source: Labor Participation Rate: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) * Assuming contingencies and changes in trends, we assume that work from home rates in the future (2044) will be about 20%. See Appendix A for details. The method for calculating jobs capacity, much like the method for calculating housing capacity, starts with assumed capacity per the Buildable Lands Report (BLR). Then, for parcels where a change in future land use is identified, change in net jobs capacity is calculated for those parcels if they are consid-ered (re)developable. Job Capacity generated due to Work from Home trends 1,570 Job Capacity generated in neighborhood centers and hubs, which 3,029 support local, diverse businesses 4,599 Table 4.2 Employment capacity for 2044 For more information on how a parcel is considered (re)developable and therefore countable toward capacity, please see section 2.2 of Appendix A. 98 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 217 7.B.a Activity Centers, Neighborhood Centers, and Hubs The 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update envisions a hierarchy of centers and hubs, with two major activity centers (Downtown/Waterfront, and Highway 99), multiple Neighborhood Centers (e.g., Westgate, Five Corners), and multiple smaller Hubs (e.g., North Bowl and Perrinville). These centers and hubs are described in more detail in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The City envisions that all centers and hubs will include a mix of land uses that are physically integrated, and ideally would include places to live, work, shop, and play in close proximity to each other. This is a significant difference in approach from the previous Comprehensive Plan, which emphasized the importance of "business districts." This shift is intentional and seeks to focus the City's attention on people and integrated, mixed -use places, rather than single -use business districts, or industrial or office parks. Neighborhoods of Opportunity Numerous studies completed in recent decades have shown that the neighborhoods that children grow up in have a significant impact on their lives, including the education they receive, the jobs they hold, their future income, and other outcomes. Raj Chetty, Professor of Economics at Harvard University and Director of Opportunity Insights has led the detailed analysis of this phenomenon. Residents' levels of education is one of the best predictors of incomes and thriving economies. The fact that where people live affect their opportunities in life means that Edmonds has an opportunity to provide its residents with great opportunities through the thoughtful implementation of this plan. Some of the findings of the Opportunity Insights lab include: • The neighborhoods in which children grow up shape children's outcomes in adulthood. • Education quality - even as early as Pre -Kindergarten - has large effects on kid's lives • Currently, low-income families are segregated into lower -opportunity areas. • A booming economy does not necessarily lead to increased upward mobility for local children. • Place -focused approaches to improving economic mobility —such as making investments to improve outcomes in areas that currently have low levels of mobility or helping families move to higher opportunity areas —are important. • Support for policies that integrate households of various incomes to reduce segregation and concentrated poverty, such as building affordable and middle -income housing, changes in zoning laws, and efforts to improve local public schools. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: ECONOMIC Packet Pg. 218 7.B.a Figure 4.5 Downtown Edmonds (Source: City of Edmonds) Placemaking and Destination Development Placemaking can be defined as creating and sustaining places in the built and natural environments that people want to go to, linger, and spend time in with family, friends, and neighbors. Examples of great places can be small or large, and include Downtown Edmonds, many places on the Puget Sound waterfront, and small neighborhood cafes or pocket parks where neighbors meet and connect. Destination development can be defined as: The strategic planning and advancement of defined areas to support the evolution of desirable destinations for visitors, by providing compelling experiences, quality infrastructure, and remarkable services to entice visitation. Figure 4.5 shows a street scene in Downtown Edmonds and illustrates one reason that placemaking is relevant to economic development: When people enjoy going to places and spending time in them because the buildings and public spaces there are well designed, they often spend money there, and enable the businesses and organizations located there to be more successful. Many high -quality places are also places with correspondingly high measures of business strength, such as commercial rents and property values. While placemaking is desirable for local businesses and business districts, it is also an important part of modern economic development citywide. This is because: • Highly educated "knowledge workers" in Edmonds' Key Employment Sectors drive a significant share of economic growth, An increase in knowledge workers brings up to three times more corollary jobs than the manufacturing sector most often in the service sector. Knowledge workers are increasingly mobile and can choose where to live. This has been true since the mid-20th century and is even more the case now in the post-COVID world, where working on a hybrid or remote basis has become more common. By investing in placemaking, cities such as Edmonds can increase the likelihood that residents, employees, and businesses want to live in Edmonds, which should drive job creation and public sector revenues such as property values and retail sales. Destination development is a term highly related to placemaking but is focused on visitation 100 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 219 7.B.a Public Revenues As per the definition of economic development, tax base enhancements are a key component of this work. A resilient and differentiated tax base is essential to creating the conditions for the remainder of the components of economic development. The two figures below show the 2023 revenues for the City of Edmonds for all funds (Figure 6) and the General Fund (Figure 7). 2023 revenues for the City of Edmonds for all funds Property, retail sales and use taxes make up nearly 36% of all of City's revenues for all funds. These taxes are directly related to economic development outcomes, such as demand for residential and commercial property in Edmonds, and the amount of retail sales and business enterprises that take place in Edmonds. Charges for services generate more than 41% of total City revenue. Charges for services are primarily related to the provision of utilities, including water, wastewater/sewer, stormwater, telephone, cellular, gas, electric, cable garbage. Demand for utilities is also related to economic development, since residents and businesses generate demand for utilities. Thus, a thriving economy with prosperous households and businesses, and some growth in population and jobs, drives at least 77% of the City's revenues. Some intergovernmental transfers are also related to population and job growth, growth management, and other economic development related issues. Capital Contributions, Transfers In, Proceedsof Long- Fines B Penalties, Miscellaneous, 4.24% Transfers ProceedsofLong- 0.61% 1.65% Term Debt, 0.15% 0.42% �in, 0.21% Term Debt.0.34% Miscellaneous, 5.37% Fines 8 Penalties. 0.18% --- rgesfor Services, 38.90% Chargesfor Sr 8.62% Intergovernmental, 5.99' Licenses & - Permits,4.f.6% 6% EncseT,,es , 0.69% 1�tql S Permits, 4% Retail Sales 8 Use Taz, 27.62% Figure 4.6 Percentage Revenue by Type —All Funds, Figure 4.7 Percentage Revenue by Type — General 2023 Fund,2023 Sources: 2020 Adopted Budget, City of Edmonds; Edmonds Taxes and Incentives, City of Edmonds. 2023 revenues for the City of Edmonds for General funds • The General Fund is used for most ordinary government operations, such as staffing for parks and recreation, public works, facilities maintenance, and administrative offices. • Other funds, such as Enterprise Funds, pay for specific City projects such as those related to sewer and water utilities and capital projects. • Property and retail sales and use taxes —provide 58% of the revenues for the general fund. Therefore, creating policies to increase the amount of goods sold and the total value of property in the City is critically important to providing quality public services. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: ECONOMIC Packet Pg. 220 7.B.a Edmonds' Economic Development Vision Edmonds Economic Development vision or "mantra" can be visualized as the place where the City's four economic development goals overlap, as shown below. Between 2024 and 2044, Edmonds hopes to: c 0 y d N N N *An integrated place -based strategy for economic resiliency Figure 4.8 Edmonds' Economic Development Vision "Mantra" Goal EDA Diversify and grow the City's jobs and economy to build robust and differentiated key employment sectors, enhance local employment opportunities, strengthen the city's unique identities, attract spending from nearby communities, and increase municipal tax revenues to support local services. Policy ED-1.1 Grow employment within Edmonds' key employment sectors by enabling existing employers in these sectors to thrive, and actively attracting employers and jobs in these sectors Identify and prioritize areas with blighted commercial areas for investment. Develop or maintain business recruitment programs, including a tool kit of incentives, to encourage business growth Policy ED-1.2 Be an exceptional place for employees to work remotely —from home, community spaces, or other "third places." Explore features that could enhance Edmonds' desirability for remote workers, including high quality of life, reliable internet connectivity, and transportation infrastructure. 102 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 221 7.B.a Policy ED-1.3 Market Edmonds as a year-round destination to visitors from within and beyond the Puget Sound region, for its waterfront location, historic downtown, arts and culture, eating and drinking establishments, international shopping and dining, natural amenities, gardens and flower displays, parks and recreational assets, etc. Policy ED-1.4 Actively partner with local and regional economic development organizations such as the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, Port of Edmonds, Snohomish County, PSRC's Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board, and the Department of Commerce to grow the City's economy, particularly in low opportunity areas. Continue to solicit and address feedback to enhance the business environment. Policy ED-1.5 Acknowledge that producing adequate affordable and workforce housing requires an active role from city government. While community -based organizations and housing developers are the primary movers of this work, the city should allocate staff time to partnership, grant writing, planning, policymaking, and advocating in this space. Facilitate a variety of home ownership opportunities by allowing and supporting condos, community cooperatives, associations, and equity building Goal ED-2. Revitalize and enhance the city's activity centers, neighborhood centers and hubs through integrated, mixed -use placemaking and destination development approaches, in recognition of the needs for housing, commerce and economic development. Policy ED-2.1 Commit to, and invest in, an active and continuous engagement with the entire community, with particular emphasis on neighborhoods. Policy ED-2.2 Create destination management plans for the City's Activity Centers and engage in holistic planning, implementation, and reporting of their progress. Branding and destination marketing are key elements of destination management. Policy ED-2.3 Prioritize revitalization and enhancements to communities with a low opportunity index. Actively target infrastructure improvements to provide equitable access to public facilities and services. Plan, track, and create realistic financing strategies to improve place. Consider effective use of community renewal planning in the Highway 99 area or other areas where such a tool is appropriate. Policy ED-2.4 Acknowledge that this work is regional and requires a steady investment in time, energy, and focus over years to address imbalances in public investment. It requires work at every level of our government. Policy ED-2.5 Address business displacement through supporting businesses — directly where feasible or through conveners - with grants, technical assistance, capacity -building expertise, marketing, and branding. Policy ED-2.6 Improve access to commercial parcels negatively impacted by state highway infrastructure. Promote access and walkability to, and within, commercial areas in areas less effectively served by pedestrian enhancements. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: ECONOMIC Packet Pg. 222 7.B.a Goal ED-3. Support and enhance the community's quality of life for residents of all backgrounds and incomes, workers, and visitors to sustain and attract business and investment and enhance economic well-being. Policy ED-3.1 Promote strategies and policies that expand access to opportunity and remove barriers ensuring all Edmonds residents have the opportunity to thrive —regardless of age, race, gender, and other factors Policy ED-3.2Recognize the role of community -led organizations as catalysts for local empowerment, advocacy, and collaboration and support them to strengthen their capacity and enhance their effectiveness in serving the community • Facilitate access to resources, information, and networks. • Foster collaborative partnerships between city agencies and CBOs to address community needs and achieve shared goals Policy ED-3.3 Support green job growth: Encourage Investment in skilled workers, green workforce development training, and new low carbon technologies like clean energy and renewable materials. Policy ED-3.4 Recognize that investments providing attractive and integrated public facilities, civic spaces, and mixed -use development help the City's growing population to gather, connect, and that building community increases our competitiveness in the regional economy as well as improving quality of life for residents Policy ED-3.5 Support, recognize, and empower businesses with cultural significance to the community. Goal ED-4. Ensure a predictable and efficient regulatory environment that facilitates economic development, via the City's zoning, permitting, business support, and investments. Policy ED-4.1 Continually strive to offer an efficient, timely and predictable regulatory environment, and a high level of customer service to those seeking permits from the City. Establish performance metrics and track them, acknowledging that learning and improving is the primary goal of this work. Policy ED-4.2Align the following City's investments and programs with the economic development goals. • Capital Improvement Program • Impact fees structures, which can vary based on the degree to which a project supports comprehensive plan goals. For example, projects that create more walk trips and fewer auto trips may pay lower impact fees. • Taxes, including overall tax burden. • Programs, grants, loans, and other incentives, particularly those which support anti -displacement strategies and support for existing entrepreneurs, such as relocation assistance. 104 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 223 7.B.a Policy ED-4.3 Become experts in all aspects of municipal project financing. Investigate Tax Increment Financing, Local Improvement Districts, Congressionally Directed Spending, state and federal grants, area -specific impact fees and other methods to improve infrastructure in targeted areas of the city. Policy ED-4.4Ensure that equity is central to the decision -making process of city government, with a commitment to fairness, inclusion, and justice for all residents Policy ED-4.5 Be a connector for our small businesses to programs that offer business support, financial or managerial assistance, and technical training Priority Action Steps Establish metrics to monitor job growth/ business activity as well as to identify and address business displacement, enabling timely and effective responses to support the local economy, EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: ECONOMIC Packet Pg. 224 7.B.a 106 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 225 7.B.a a d m d L Q E 0 U w 0 L 0 L 0 _ 0 cu _ 0) E E 0 0 LL r 0 y d w Iq N N N H LL Q 0 C a as m d L Q E 0 U c ii c 0 E W w C d E t U f� a Packet Pg. 226 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Edmonds is committed to strengthen our resilience to climate change while balancing growth and protecting and expanding our environmental assets. It will prioritize creating sustainable, and low - carbon Edmonds that can enhance quality of life for residents. 108 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 227 7.B.a Introduction The Climate element provides a vision, goals, and policies that respond to new legislation that requires a climate change element (HB 1181) as part of a comprehensive plan. Climate elements must maximize economic, environmental, and social co -benefits and prioritize environmental justice to avoid worsening environmental health disparities. The element must include: • Resilience Sub -element that addresses adaptation to hazards exacerbated by climate change. • Mitigation Sub -element that identifies goals and policies addressing greenhouse gas emissions reductions The Climate Element addresses strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change. It includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable practices, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting renewable energy sources. The element emphasizes climate adaptation measures, such as protecting against sea level rise, mitigating the urban heat island effect, and improving stormwater management. It also focuses on preserving natural resources and critical areas, expanding green infrastructure, and increasing urban tree canopy. Public education and community engagement are key components, aiming to foster a resilient and sustainable city capable of withstanding climate impacts. The City of Edmonds is currently developing this element and requires more detailed analysis to ensure complete compliance. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 228 7.B.a City of Edmonds- Leader in environmental stewardship The City of Edmonds recognizes that global climate change brings significant risks to our community as a shoreline city. At the same time, the City understands that we have a responsibility to play a leadership role both within our own community as well as the larger Puget Sound region. Recognizing the importance of addressing the issues surrounding the environment and climate change, in September 2006, the City of Edmonds formally expressed support for the Kyoto Protocol and adopted the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement by Resolution No. 1129, and joined the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) by Resolution No. 1130. Scientific evidence and consensus continue to strengthen the idea that climate change is an urgent threat to the environmental and economic health of our communities. Many cities, in this country and abroad, already have strong local policies and programs in place to reduce global warming pollution, but more action is needed at the local, state, and federal levels to meet the challenge. On February 16, 2005 the Kyoto Protocol, the international agreement to address climate change, became law for the 141 countries that have ratified it to date. On that day, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels launched an initiative to advance the goals of the Kyoto Protocol through leadership and action by at least 141 American cities. The City of Edmonds has formally approved the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which was endorsed by the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Chicago, 2005. Under the Agreement, participating cities committed to take three sets of actions: Urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. • Urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that 1) includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market -based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries • Strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and community. average annual temperatures increase by j 4.2°F to 5.5°F by 2100 38%-46% less snowoac in the Cascades by 2050 �'likelihoodofa 2_5 foot rise in sea level in Edmonds by 2100 Figure 5.2 Regional and local climate change projections. (Source: Edmonds Climate Action Plan) 110 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 229 7.B.a Edmonds Climate Action Plan (CAP) The Climate Action Plan (CAP) was first published in 2010 to set goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). In 2023 the CAP was updated to redefine climate action goals to meet targets that had not been met by the Edmonds community. The CPA provides steps for the City, individuals and businesses to work towards being carbon neutral by 2050 and identifies actions through 2035. The interconnection of equity and climate action is integrated throughout the plan, with Frontline communities identified as leaders for reducing consumption, and as those facing the biggest threats related to climate change. The CAP discusses the inevitability of impacts from climate change and identifies steps to prepare and respond to those impacts. The Comprehensive Plan has integrated the Strategies and Actions provided in the plan, along with the overall approach to Climate Equity. CAP sets goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). In 2023 the CAP was updated to provide steps for the City, individuals and businesses to work towards carbon neutrality by 2050. It identifies actions through 2035. The CAP discusses impacts from climate change and identifies steps to prepare and respond to those impacts. The history of inequity in climate action provides context for CAP recommendations, as environmental crises disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. Climate Resilience: The ongoing process of anticipating, preparing for, and adapting to changes in climate; minimizing negative impacts to our natural systems, infrastructure, and communities Mitigation: Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the emissions of greenhouse gases (present and future) to reduce the rate and extent of climate change damage It may also be referred to as greenhouse gas emissions GHG reduction. Climate Equity: Recognition that the impacts of climate change are felt by the most vulnerable populations. A climate equity approach not only enhances ecosystem services but also contributes to building resilience in these vulnerable communities, prioritizing those areas that already lack infrastructure to mitigate surface runoff, lack tree canopy or shade or cooling, or other impacts. EVERYONE'S EDM Packet Pg. 230 7.B.a Climate Equity The City of Edmonds is committed to embedding climate equity at the forefront of development projects and city -funded capital projects. This means proactively addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations, including low-income communities, communities of color, and other marginalized groups. The CAP discusses the interconnection between equity and climate action and the benefits of integrating the two in strategic planning. The history of inequity in climate action provides context for key recommendations, highlighting Frontline communities as key demographics to consider. Environmental justice, climate change, and equity are deeply interconnected, with geographic and socioeconomic factors creating distinct exposures and outcomes. For instance, the Bowl area benefits from cooler temperatures during heatwaves due to its proximity to Puget Sound, while communities along the Highway 99 Corridor face higher environmental health risks. The unique contexts and frontline communities that exist within Edmonds need to be considered in the assessment and prioritization of climate change resources. 10 0 Elderly 65 years and older Health PF Experiencing ' Homelessness Non -English •� Speakers Renters Population l`� � Pove� 9 years older than ttlrTacoma-Bellevue WA Metro Area Median Age ,• Educational V Attainment Sowces: Census data' ACS 2095y e, estimates, Department of Social and Headh Serviced 2020 Census RedisWRiig D oo (P.L 941 ]1) Figure 5.1 Frontline Communities in Edmonds (Source CAP Document) The City of Edmonds is home to frontline communities including the elderly, BIPOC, non-English speakers, those with no health care coverage, renters, persons below the poverty line, those experiencing homelessness, and those without a bachelor's degree or higher, among others. Goal CCA Provide information and opportunities for Edmonds residents to learn more about the climate crisis and take action. Policy CC-1.1 Partner with environmental organizations to leverage their expertise. Policy CC-1.2 Encourage access to healthcare services in underserved areas, particularly those disproportionately affected by climate change, to address both immediate and long-term health risks. Policy CC-1.3 Develop a public participation plan to share information and support the goals of the plan Goal CC-2.Seek to alleviate environmental and health disparities on vulnerable populations resulting from climate change Policy CC-2.1 Encourage public health systems to anticipate and respond to emerging climate -related health threats, including the integration of climate considerations into disease surveillance, emergency response, and health education programs. Policy CC-2.2 Support programs to ensure that all residents, regardless of race, social, or economic status, have clean air, clean water, and other elements of a healthy environment. 112 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 231 7.B.a Climate Resilience Sub Element Develop, implement and monitor climate resilience strategies responsive to the impacts of climate change and support public health and safety, the economy, public and private infrastructure, water resources, and habitat. Snohomish County 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) The City of Edmonds adopted the HMP which was developed in cooperation with other jurisdictions in Snohomish County. HMP identifies resources, information, and strategies for reducing risk from natura hazards. The plan guides and coordinates mitigation activities throughout Snohomish County. Integration of Climate Adaptation and Hazard Mitigation: This approach recognizes the interconnectedness between climate change impacts, such as extreme weather events, sea -level rise, and heatwaves, and existing vulnerabilities to natural hazards, such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires. They both require deliberative long-term actions in the built and natural environments to reduce harm resulting from hazards. Both frameworks center around vulnerability and risk assessment as the fundamental analyses, making them highly comparable in structure and approach. By integrating climate adaptation and hazard mitigation efforts, communities can: • Recognize and address the compounding risks posed by climate change and natural hazard • Identify opportunities to implement measures that provide multiple benefits • Build resilience by incorporating adaptive strategies into hazard mitigation plans, • Integrate climate projections and future risk assessments into hazard mitigation planning processes to ensure that mitigation measures are robust and effective in the face of changing climate conditions. • Identify opportunities to leverage funding and resources from multiple sources Goal CC-3. Fulfill requirements of HB 1181 for addressing climate change. Policy CC-3.1 Conduct a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis, consistent with state guidance. Next steps to adopt Commerce Climate Guidance: Policy CC-3.2 Broadly engage the public, including through equitable public outreach processes and best Step 1 Explore Climate Impacts practices for addressing climate issues. Encourage Step 2 Audit Plan and Policies participation by the Mayors' Climate Protection Step 3 Assess Vulnerability and Risk Committee and other local groups and individuals to Step 4 Pursue Pathways help the community learn about and take actions to Step 5 Integrate Goals and Policies. mitigate climate change. Policy CC-3.3 Consider strategies that coordinate with with the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and Shoreline Master Program. The strategies may include but are not limited to:: • "Extreme Heat Response Plan", such ascreating a network of emergency cooling centers to be available during extreme heat events. • "Floodplain Management Plan", such as updating development regulations for high -risk zones and green storm infrastructure. • "Wildfires Prevention Plan", such as for fuel management and fire-resistant landscaping. EVERYONE'S EDM Packet Pg. 232 7.B.a Goal CCASeek to reduce community exposure to extreme heat, precipitation, smoke, sea -level rise, and other climate -exacerbated events Policy CC-4.1 Address the impacts of sea level rise by developing and implementing a comprehensive adaptation plan that protects Edmonds' coastal areas, infrastructure, and communities. Policy CC-4.2 Seek funding sources, including grants, state and federal funding, and public -private partnerships for sea level rise adaptation projects such as the Edmonds Marsh Estuary restoration project, Willow Creek Daylighting project or others, as appropriate Policy CC-4.3 Enhance emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts to mitigate risks and impacts associated with extreme weather and other hazards worsened by climate change. Policy CC-4.4The City of Edmonds should communicate with, and support climate resilience planning efforts of, other districts and county programs, such as the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan process, the Snohomish Health District, the Port District, the Alderwood Water Wastewater District, the Snohomish County Public Utility District, and others. GHG Emissions Reduction Sub -element Edmonds Climate Action Plan's GHG inventory and analysis aligns with Pathway 3 of the GHG Emissions Reduction Sub -Element analysis as outlined in Section 4.3 of Climate Element Planning Guidance published by WA State Department of Commerce. Pathway 3 leads to developing GHG reduction goals and policies based on emissions inventory modeling results. However, per the guidance document, Edmonds should use 2022 as their emissions baseline year and set incremental targets that lead to achieving net zero emissions in 2050, consistent with Washington's statewide targets. The current CAP has 2017 as the baseline year. Commerce also recommends that the emissions inventory be updated every five years to evaluate progress toward your GHG reduction goals and targets. Since 2008, the City has launched numerous initiatives aimed at creating energy -efficient and sustainable public facilities. • Completed an energy audit of major City buildings and facilities to identify opportunities for improved efficiency. • Reduced electrical usage at the library by approximately 45% after completing a capital improvement project. • Upgraded the wastewater treatment plant with new technology that reduced electrical consumption by 19% and fuel oil consumption by 44%, a reduction of 221 MT CO2e annually. • Upgraded energy efficiency of City facilities, including interior lighting, insulation, and 10kW of community solar at the Anderson Center; insulated glazing at City Hall; and high efficiency boiler and hot water tank at the Public Safety building. • Worked with PUD to replace 1600 streetlights with energy -efficient LED fixtures. • Installed a 100-kilowatt project on Edmonds' public safety building in 2022 using WA state grant 114 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 233 7.B.a Goal CC-5. Promote green building practices and embrace renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions Policy CC-5.1 Strengthen energy efficiency codes, consistent with best practices. Efficiency First bill, requires owners of large buildings (commercial and multifamily Policy CC-5.2 Support programs and incentives buildings over a size threshold) to that encourage existing land use, benchmark their building's energy usage buildings, and infrastructure to reduce their and report it to the State of Washington. The carbon footprint. Encourage or incentivize state will then publish this data online so that new developments to use low emission owners can see how each building compares construction practices, low or zero net to its peers. lifetime energy requirements and "green" building techniques Policy CC-5.3 Encourage electric heat pumps and consider limiting the use of natural gas in new commercial and residential construction Policy CC-5.4 Partner with Puget Sound Energy and other organizations with the goals to identify and select appropriate and cost-effective energy improvements. Policy CC-5.5 Explore financial assistance programs such as low interest loans or grants for installation of solar energy projects and energy efficient equipment for affordable housing projects, including residences and community facilities. Policy CC-5.6 Remove barriers for installing residential and small business renewable energy systems, as well as community solar (streamline permitting, lower fees, etc.) Goal CC-6.Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by promoting active transportation and mobility by all modes to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals. Policy CC-6.1 Prioritize multimodal investments where needed in neighborhood centers and hubs and the activity centers Policy CC-6.2 Continue to promote active transportation to reduce VMTs through: Encourage development in centers and hubs to support a sustainable land use framework Support transit capital improvement in partnership with Community Transit to improve transit stops that serve centers and hubs. TDM strategies that are meant to reduce congestion, ease traffic, and improve the range of transportation options by encouraging carpooling, biking, public transit, or Telecommuting. Policy CC-6.3 Establish guidelines for the installation of EV charging stations in the public Right -of - Way (ROW) while balancing the competing demands for curb space, including the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, public transit, and other users. Policy CC-6.4 Explore and expand practical options for transitioning more of the municipal fleet to electric vehicles to maximize climate benefits and cost savings. EVERYONE'S EDM Packet Pg. 234 7.B.a Goal CC-7. Reduce material consumption, waste generation, and resource depletion Policy CC-7.1 Promote zero -waste programs and educational initiatives to "reduce, re -use, and recycle" Policy CC-7.2 Promote local farmers' markets at activity centers (including proposed Neighborhood Centers and Hubs) throughout the city. Policy CC-7.3 Ensure that the City sets an example by promoting sustainable practices when organizing events, with a focus on reducing waste in materials, food, and other resources. Implementation Actions Performance Measures Goal CC-8. Develop a set of climate metrics that can be tracked, assessed and reported on by the City on an on -going basis. Policy CC-8.1 Create an interactive dashboard that can display tracked information and reporting from the monitoring program. Policy CC-8.2 Climate Action Plan (CAP) should be updated every five years to be in compliance with HB 1181 and Commerce's GHG Emissions Reduction sub -element requirements. Policy CC-8.3 Set aside funding for regular updates to the inventory analyzed in CAP. Policy CC-8.4 Plan for data collection, target setting, progress reporting and adjustments to program needs. Policy CC-8.5 Continue to inventory and monitor both public facility, and community greenhouse gas emissions targets as designated in the 2023 CAP. Goal CC-9. Consider long-range, strategic, and short-term planning and decision - making in making progress toward community sustainability. Policy CC-9.1 Develop benchmarks and indicators to measure progress toward sustainability goals. They should be both understandable and obtainable so that they can be easily explained and used. Policy CC-9.2 Schedule planning and budgeting decision processes to form a logical and linked progression so that each process builds on and informs related decisions. Policy CC-9.3 Long-range, strategic, and short-term planning should acknowledge the other time frames, decisions, and resources involved. For example, short-term budgetary and regulatory decisions should be designed to effect strategic and long-term goals. 116 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 235 7.B.a a d m d L Q E 0 U w 0 L 0 L 0 _ 0 cu _ 0) E E 0 0 LL r 0 y d w Iq N N N H LL Q 0 C a as m d L Q E 0 U c ii c 0 E W w C d E t U f� a Packet Pg. 236 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Community quality of life in Edmonds is enhanced by weaving culture, arts, historic preservation, and thoughtful urban design into community activities and placemaking. 118 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 237 7.B.a Introduction The purpose of the culture, history and urban design element is to ensure that the city's growth and development reflect its unique cultural identity while enhancing the quality of the built environment. This element emphasizes the importance of preserving historical landmarks, promoting local arts and traditions, and designing spaces that celebrate the community's heritage. It also guides the aesthetic and functional aspects of urban spaces, ensuring they are both visually appealing and culturally significant, fostering a strong sense of place. The integration of culture, history, and design elements is essential in shaping vibrant and meaningful spaces that resonate with communities and attract visitors. Culture reflects the values, traditions, and identity of a place, while history provides context and continuity, connecting the past with the present. Thoughtful design, informed by these aspects, not only enhances the aesthetic and functional quality of a space but also fosters a sense of belonging and pride among residents. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CULTURE, HISTORY AND Packet Pg. 238 7.B.a Arts and Culture Edmonds is one of the oldest settlements in the southwest county area. It lies within territory once attributed to the Snohomish, Suquamish and Snoqualmie tribes, all of whom spoke Coast Salish languages. Later explorations were made by both British and Americans. Certain geographical areas and sites within Edmonds have special significance because of historical, archeological, architectural, recreational, social, cultural and scenic importance. Contemporary Edmonds has a reputation as an arts community with strong local organizations supporting visual, performing and literary arts. To expand public experience throughout the broad spectrum of the arts, the city has planned for and invested in arts and culture, including through the establishment of the Edmonds Arts Commission in 1975. The Community Cultural Plan (CCP), developed by the Edmonda Arts Commission and last updated in 2014, has been adopted by reference as a part of the Comprehensive Plan. This provides the vision, goals, and implementation strategies for the cultural development of the community. The plan seeks to integrate artistic and cultural experiences into everyday life, work, and visits in Edmonds. Edmonds Community Cultural Plan 2014 Goal 1. Reflect Edmonds' commitment to arts and culture through integration of the arts in the city's physical infrastructure, event planning, image, and brand. Goal 2. Embrace an expansive view of art and culture to include and respond to multiple forms of artistic and cultural expression. Goal 3. Foster creative community partnerships to increase and secure accessibility to the arts and cultural experiences. Goal 4. Maximize and diversify use of spaces for arts and cultural activities in Edmonds. Goal 5. Strengthen communication among arts and cultural organizations and projects to enhance scheduling, information sharing and collaboration and to increase cultural awareness in the community. As an implementation strategy of the CCP, Edmonds downtown became Washington's first Certified Creative District in 2018. An economic impact study shows Edmonds' arts and culture sector consists of over 100 arts and culture -related entities, organizations and businesses with an estimated revenue of $19.6 million in revenue to the local economy, 440 full-time jobs and $17 million in labor income (2017). The Edmonds Arts Festival has been a draw for 60 years, the Edmonds Center for the Arts opened 10 years ago and brings about 90,000 people through its doors a year. Edmonds' Public Art program includes a permanent collection of sculpture, 2D works, temporary installations, and special commissions. The collection includes over 65 outdoor installations permanently sited downtown and in other locations throughout the city. Over 150 portable two- and three-dimensional original works are located within several City buildings. The Community Cultural Plan encourages the expanded use of public spaces as flexible and accessible venues for a wide range of artistic and cultural activities. 120 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 239 7.B.a Goal CDA Strengthen Edmonds' creative identity. Policy CD-1.1 Recognize and encourage the City's role as a regional arts destination - with participation from interested organizations and stakeholders. Policy CD-1.2 Support strategies from the Community Cultural Plan to enrich Edmonds' physical environment, including public spaces. Policy CD-1.3 Strategize distribution of restricted funds collected for the acquisition, installation and maintenance of public art. Goal CD-2.Leverage the creative arts to foster dialogue with diverse communities Policy CD-2.1 Infuse art into existing city programs and services. Partner with local artists to create more accessible and inclusive community engagement processes, such as facilitating a community meeting, exploring future scenarios, or storytelling. Policy CD-2.2 Seek opportunities to support the next generation of Edmond's artists, including through programs for youth and young adults. Mural Project Edmonds' (MPE's) works: Figure 6.1 "AOSAGI" installed in September 2021 by Shogo Ota with Urban Artworks Figure 6.2 "THE SALISH SEA" installed in November 2018 by Nick Goettling Goal CD-3.Advance neighborhood pride through investments in the cultural arts Policy CD-3.1 Encourage programs and pilot ideas about how to creatively use Edmond's public places. Policy CD-3.2 Encourage a diverse, year-round audience for Edmonds' neighborhood and city-wide events, such as festivals, installations, and exhibitions. Energize and activate neighborhood public spaces with innovative performances and exhibits. Policy CD-3.3 Identify, maintain, and develop cultural facilities, especially for areas of the city that lack cultural spaces. Policy CD-3.4 Seek to support public art projects such as neighborhood murals, art, bus shelters, pocket parks and streetscapes. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CULTURE, HISTORY AND Packet Pg. 240 7.B.a Celebrating our Heritage Certain geographic areas and sites within Edmonds hold special significance due to their archaeological, architectural, recreational, social, cultural, and scenic importance. Historic preservation aims to understand, acknowledge, and conserve the cultural heritage of a community. The Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) maintains a register of historic places. HPC promotes historic preservation in the community and encourages owners of historically significant properties to voluntarily add them to the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. The HPC partners with arts and historical organizations, such as the Edmonds Arts Commission, and Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society and Museum, in pursuing its mission. Figure 6.3 Honoring the land and the Coast Salish tribes, `Marsh Life' is an artistic depiction and window into what life may have been like for Coast Salish communities living in the area. (Source: Edmonds Historical Museum) Edmonds' Carnegie Library houses the Edmonds Historical Museum operated by the Edmonds —South Snohomish County Historical Society. The museum offers text, oral and photographic archives of the town's early history. The museum's collection includes more than 32,000 objects that includes artifacts, clothing, text, and oral and photographic archives of the town's early history. The museum's 1910 building is on the National Register of Historic Places, striving to bring a historical context to local events throughout the City. It collaborates with the HPC, Arts groups, and other historical societies around the county, and it provides its resources to local schools. The museum's 1910 building is on the National Register of Historic Places. On a statewide level, the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation helps identify and preserve cultural resources and historic properties. This includes using the Washington Statewide Archaeological Predictive Model (WSAPM) by analyzing sites based on a selection of environmental variables —such as slope aspect and percentage, elevation, distance to water, geology, soils, and landforms—to help determine areas that may have a high probability of containing previously unknown archaeological materials. Goal CD-4.Continue to identify, celebrate, preserve, and maintain the cultural resources and historic sites. Policy CD-4.1 Support programs for the preservation of the city's historic architectural, archeological, and cultural resources through incentives, regulations, and informational activities. Policy CD-4.2 Continue to maintain and expand the inventory of historic properties. Policy CD-4.3 Collaborate with public agencies and the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to determine priorities and incentives for identifying and preserving historic properties. Policy CD-4.4 Collaborate with agencies like Edmonds -South Snohomish County Historical Society to enhance the history of the indigenous tribes and other underrepresented groups in the area. 122 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 241 7.B.a Urban Design Urban design is a term that refers to the art and practice of designing buildings and the spaces around them in a way that meets both aesthetic and functional objectives. Cities often employ urban design concepts and standards to shape the built environment. In turn, the built environment, as it evolves, is an important factor in a community's qualify of life. Use of Urban Design Standards Edmonds practices design review of many types of development, with specific standards that apply to types of use or designated areas of the city. The process for design review is carried out by the Architectural Design Board and/or City staff, consistent with city regulations. Over the past decade, Edmonds has used urban design guidelines and standards for development in designated Activity Centers - namely, the Downtown/Waterfront Area and Highway 99 Subarea. Some of these urban design standards have been included in sections of the municipal code and some in elements of previous comprehensive plans. Having design standards in the Comprehensive Plan, which is generally considered a broad policy document, rather than in the development regulations, is confusing for development applicants, who normally rely on adopted regulations to set the rules for design. It also makes review more time-consuming for City staff and the Architectural Design Board. Updating City regulations to incorporate, add to, and/or update all design standards would be a more effective approach. In addition, recent state legislation has directed the need for changes to some aspects of local design review processes, with the intent to enable more predictability and timeliness. Place -making Place -making is about creating attractive, comfortable spaces that reflect the identity, physical features and objectives for a site or neighborhood. A place -making approach is particularly useful in designing public places. The approach works best when it is based on understanding how people will use the space and the barriers and opportunities that that will influence their choices Over the past decade, Edmonds has strategically planned for future development in Activity Centers. Complementary to Activity Centers, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan identifies a Neighborhood Centers and Hubs strategy to strengthen existing neighborhood mixed -use areas by accommodating growth while providing for local needs and amenities. In designing public places for any particular site or use, three critical human needs should be considered, namely: enjoyment comfort, and protection. The figure 6.4 illustrates this concept, showing various factors related to the three critical human needs. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CULTURE, HISTORY AND U Packet Pg. 242 7.B.a ENJOYMENT COMFORT PROTECTION Protection Scale Opportunities to Opportunities to against traffic and • Buildings and spaces designed for human see walk accidents- feeling Reasonable viewing Room for walking scale distances Interesting facades safe • Unhindered Views No obstacles Protection for pedestrians • Lighting (when dark) Accessibility for Eliminating fear of traffic everyone Protection Opportunities to Opportunities to Opportunities to against crime and enjoy the positive talk/listen stand/stay violence- feeling aspects of climate Low noise levels Edge effect/attractive • Sun/shade • Street furniture that zones for standing/ secure • Shelter from wind/ provides `talkscapes' staying Lively public realm breeze Supports for standing Eyes on the street • Overlapping functions day and night Positive sensory Opportunities for Opportunities to Protection against experience play and exercise sit unpleasant • Good design and Physical activity, Zones for sitting sensory detailing exercise Utilizing advantages: • Good materials Play and street view, Sun, people experiences • Fine views entertainment Good places to sit Wind, Rain/Snow • Trees, plants, water Pollution • Dust/Noise Figure 6.4 12 urban quality criteria as developed by the Gehl Institute. Goal CD-5.Achieve well -planned areas and public spaces within the city. Policy CD-5.1 Create neighborhood -level plans for key centers and hubs to guide place -making and public investments which may include art that reflect the needs and characteristics of the area Policy CD-5.2 Ensure that the City has appropriate design standards for development, especially for multifamily housing and commercial development. The standards may reflect unique characteristics and opportunities for a particular center or hub. Policy CD-5.3 Until specific design standards are adopted by code or are preempted by state law for the downtown and waterfront area, the following sections from the Culture and Urban Design Element of the Edmonds 2020 Comprehensive Plan shall continue to serve as design guidelines for the development of buildings and sites:.the Urban Design Goals and Policies section, the General Design Objectives section, and the Urban Design Goals and Policies for Specific Areas. 124 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 243 7.B.a Policy CD-5.4 Consider place -making opportunities for public spaces and rights - of -way., as needs and resources allow. The study should be carefully designed to enable comparison between spaces in the city and to other locations. It is recommended to use the "Public Life Data Protocol" (developed by Gehl Institute). This data set should be used over time to track, share, and compare information about the relative success of the City's public spaces. Data should be collected through: • Observation • On -site Surveys • Focus Groups • Qualitative ranking on urban quality criteria Policy CD-5.5 Ensure that the Edmonds design review process uses clear and objective standards and processes that comply with state law for timely and predictable design review Priority Action Steps Definition of art installation: Temporary or permanent work of art created specifically for a particular space or environment. It often involves the arrangement and placement of objects, materials, or media in a way that transforms the space and engages viewers in a unique aesthetic or conceptual experience. Art installations can vary widely in form and medium, ranging from sculptures and multimedia presentations to immersive environments and interactive displays. 1. Create "Urban Design Frameworks" for each Neighborhood Center, and Hub, with updates on a 5-year cycle to define the built character, guide public realm investments for placemaking. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CULTURE, HISTORY AND U Packet Pg. 244 7.B.a 126 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1 2024 Packet Pg. 245 7.B.a a d m d L Q E 0 U w 0 L 0 L 0 _ 0 cu _ 0) E E 0 0 LL r 0 y d w Iq N N N H LL Q 0 C a as m d L Q E 0 U c ii c 0 E W w C d E t U f� a Packet Pg. 246 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Edmonds will ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable delivery of essential public utilities, including water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications, to all residents and businesses. 128 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 247 7.B.a Introduction The Capital Facilities element of the Comprehensive Plan is a critical component that addresses the planning, development, and management of the essential facilities and infrastructure required to support existing residents, businesses and visitors and future growth for the next 20 years as outlined in the Land Use Element. This element encompasses a wide range of facilities owned, operated and maintained by the City, including facilities for police and fire, parks and recreation, library, City office spaces, arts and cultural venues, and maintenance shops and yards. While City -operated utility facilities also fall under capital facilities, they are primarily funded by rate revenues and are detailed in the Utilities element of this Plan. Capital facilities are fundamental to maintaining the high quality of life that residents of Edmonds enjoy. Most capital facility planning is targeted to maintaining existing level of service standards and expanding the quality of life of its citizens with new or expanded facilities. They provide the necessary services and amenities that support daily living, enhance community well-being, promote economic development and protect the natural environment. Effective planning and investment in these facilities ensure that the city can meet current demands while anticipating future needs. In addition to City -operated facilities, this element also considers the infrastructure and services provided by other public entities, including parks, schools and transit services. These facilities play a crucial role in serving the Edmonds community and are integral to the city's overall infrastructure network. Service standards are described for some of the elements used to assist in developing both short and long range capital improvements projects. The Capital Facilities element aims to ensure that capital facilities are developed and managed in a way that is efficient, sustainable, and aligned with the community's vision for the future. By doing so, it supports the broader goals of the Comprehensive Plan, fostering a well-equipped, resilient, and vibrant city for all residents and visitors. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CAPI Packet Pg. 248 7.B.a Essential Public Facilities These are the facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as state education facilities and state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140. Each city and county planning under Growth Management Act (GMA) must include a process for identifying and siting essential public facilities. No local comprehensive plan or development regulation may preclude the siting of essential public facilities. The GMA establishes five requirements for the Capital Facilities Element: 1. An inventory of existing capital facilities owned by public entities 2. A forecast of the future needs for such capital facilities 3. The proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new capital facilities 4. A financing plan for needed facilities; and 5. Reassess the land use element if probable funding falls short of meeting existing needs. Capital Facilities Inventory The City of Edmonds owns and maintains a range of public infrastructure, with each responsible department conducting continuous planning, operations, maintenance and renovations to ensure effective management and improvement of these facilities. Figire 7.1 is a map and Table 7.1 is list of public -owned capitial facilities, as identified in 2024. This inventory focuses on larger properties and buildings; it does not include transportation or utility facilities. Larger systems, such as water, sewer, and stormwater utilities, have dedicated functional plans. The City of Edmonds owns, operates, and maintains infrastructure to provide drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater and surface water services to residents and businesses. Continued investment in this infrastructure is essential for the uninterrupted delivery of utility services. The goals and policies for both city -owned and non -city -owned utilities are detailed in the Utilities element. The city also owns and manages a collection of recreational facilities, including parks, trails, open space, swimming pool and spray pad, playgrounds, and community center. A detailed inventory and discussion of goals and policies for these recreational facilities are included in the PROS Plan adopted in 2022. A few of these facilities, while owned by the City, are operated by other entities. For example, fire stations are currently owned by the City but operated by Fire District 1. Other facilities are owned by different governmental agencies, such as the Port of Edmonds and the Edmonds School District. In addition to the facilities covered by functional plans, the City of Edmonds maintains and utilizes several other facilities for city administrative functions. Table 7.2 provides a list and description of both types of facilities. The adoption by reference of other agencies' capital facilities plans is not intended to control or direct Edmonds' land use planning. If there is a conflict, the goals, policies, and implementing actions in Edmonds' Comprehensive Plan shall prevail, subject to the extent of the City's statutory authority. 130 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 249 7.B.a City of Edmonds Public Capital Facilities Map A efteary • Or wr 60"ror qar 0&rw 0� tftow" Ow fir. 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City maintenance shop Maintenance Facilities City of Edmonds facilities and fleet storage and City Budget, PROS Plan maintenance City of Edmonds, Parks, trails, recreation facilities, Parks, Recreation, and Open Parks & Recreation Snohomish County Community Center and open Space (PROS) Plan 2022 space. City of Edmonds, WSDOT, Streets, traffic controls, and street Streets and Active Snohomish County, PUD lighting as well as sidewalk, See the Transportation Transportation (Street Lighting), Amtrak, bike, and other non -motorized element Community Transit transportation facilities Provides facilities that support Police Services City of Edmonds the provision of law enforcement City Budget services. South County Fire stations, Fire & EMS Snohomish County Under contract- City Budget Emergency Management Edmonds School District Public Schools Edmonds School District Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) 2017-2027 Manages water quality and flood 2010 Storm & Surface Surface Water City of Edmonds Storm risks to reduce flooding, improve Water Management Management / Stormwater Utility water quality, and preserve Comprehensive Plan natural resources. City of Edmonds Sewer Domestic and commercial Sewer/Wastewater Utility, Olympic View Water wastewater systems using a 2013 Comprehensive collection and treatment Sewer District combination of municipal sewers Sanitary Sewer Plan and onsite wastewater disposal. City of Edmonds Water Infrastructure for providing 2017 Comprehensive Water Potable Water Utility, Olympic View Water drinking water and water for fire System Plan Sewer District suppression. Library services provided by Capital Plan adopted by Library Sno-Isle Libraries District within city -own facility. Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees Other Public Facilities City of Edmonds Cultural facilities City Budget EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CAPI Packet Pg. 252 7.B.a Future needs Capital facilities are proposed to serve growth in the city limits over the 20-year planning period. Edmonds is planning for new housing types and targets by affordability and to meet jobs targets (see the Land Use Element). The GMA mandates that capital improvement planning be integrated with the city's broader land use planning framework. The city must monitor the progress of development against planned conditions and review and update plans as necessary. It is essential that the city ensures adequate capital facilities are available to meet the needs of development as it occurs. The facility needs are identified based on adopted level of service standards. The following documents identify the facilities needed to support projected growth: 1. Public Works 2024-2029 Six Year Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program 2. 2024-2029 Six Year Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Proaram for Parks. Recreation & Human Services 3. List of planned facilities/projects within 2022 PROS Plan 4. List of planned facilities/projects within Transportation element) Funding the Capital Facilities Plan The objective is to identify capital facility needs and funding mechanisms to finance the construction, reconstruction, and acquisition of assets required due to population growth, aging infrastructure, evolving needs, or Edmonds' commitment to enhancing the city's capital investments. The city may use many revenue sources to fund the capital investment projects identified in the plan These include but are not limited to: 1. General Capital Revenues: Revenues under the category of general capital revenues are the revenues required by law to be used for capital projects. The general capital revenues in Edmonds consist of REET 1 and REET 2 and are used for both public works and park capital projects. 2. Dedicated Capital Revenues: Dedicated revenues are required to be used for certain types of capital spending, outlined by the law. The dedicated capital revenue source in Edmonds include impact fees and SEPA mitigation fees, dedicated property tax revenues, street funds, bonds, and federal, state, county or other grants. 3. Enterprise Fund Revenues: The City operates utility enterprise funds for water, sewer, and storm & surface water. As part of the annual budget process, the City determines the amount in each utility fund to set aside for capital improvement projects. The funding sources available for allocation toward capital projects are customer user fees, facility charges/connection fees, mitigation fees, grants, loans, and revenue bonds. 4. Impact Fees: To mitigate the impacts of growth and development, the City uses impact fees, as = authorized by state law, to help pay for improvements to transportation infrastructure and park E facilities a 134 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 253 7.B.a 5. Additional tools and resources are sometimes available to fund capital projects. • Operating Transfers: The City may transfer funds from the General Fund to support capital projects. • Grants: Federal, state, and county grant programs may be pursued, sometimes recognizing city proposals would need to fit with competitive regional priorities for infrastructure investments. • Bonds: The City can continue to use bonds to support capital facilities funding. A challenge with bond funding is the annual debt service requirement, which would become a long-term obligation for the operating budget and could limit other funding priorities. • Local Improvement District/Road Improvement District (LID/RID): Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) at the neighborhood level help finance capital improvements, such as public realm improvements, installation of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. • Tax Increment Financing: In 2021, the Washington State Legislature authorized local jurisdictions to form tax increment financing (TIF) districts. A TIF can be used to fund public infrastructure in targeted areas to encourage private development and investment. • Transportation Levy: The City could explore options to institute a street and sidewalk levy to specifically fund the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets and sidewalks. • Parks Levy: The City could explore options to institute a Parks levy to fund future capital projects or could also be used with a combination of smaller projects. This effort could be analyzed as a funding mechanism for projects contained within the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Funding generated from leasing or selling city -owned lands, buildings, or other assets. Figure 7.2 City of Edmonds City Hall EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CAPI Packet Pg. 254 7.B.a Level of Service (LOS) Goal CFA Establish level of service standards for city -provided services to provide public facilities and services that meet citizens' needs and enhance the community's quality of life. Policy CF 1.1 Proposed level of service (LOS): Table 7.3 Draft Level of Service standards for public facilities "Level of service" means an established minimum capacity of public facilities or services that must be provided per unit of demand or other appropriate measure of need. Level of service standards are synonymous with locally established minimum standards. (WAC 365-196-210(21)) City General Offices, Maintenance No quantifiable standard. Adequate to serve citizen needs and administrative Facilities requirements Parks Refer to PROS Plan Streets and Active Transportation See Transportation element Police Services Adequate to meet public safety and police service needs Fire & EMS Locate and staff fire stations to facilitate achievement and maintenance of the adopted overall response time operational Public Schools The city adopts level of service guidelines specified within the Edmonds school district's CFP Solid Waste and Recycling Comply with Washington State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan guidance on minimum functional standards for solid waste handling Surface Water Management / Consistency with 2019 DOES Stormwater Management Manuar for Western Stormwater Washing, supplement with Edmonds January 2024 Addendum Sewer/Wastewater collection and Comply with Department of Ecology of Washington State's guidelines specified in treatment wastewater discharge permits. Potable Water Supply: Comply with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requirements concerning provision for peak day demands and maintenance of drinking water quality. Potable Water Supply, Storage and Potable Water Storage: Comply with DOH requirements for operational, equalizing, Distribution standby, fire suppression, and dead storage. Potable Water Distribution: Comply with DOH requirements concerning minimum system pressure and fire flow. Library The city adopts level of service guidelines specified within the Capital Plan adopted by Sno-Isle Libraries Board of Trustees. 136 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 255 7.B.a Strategic Planning and Investment Prioritization As Edmonds faces the dual imperative of fiscal responsibility and meeting community needs effectively, it is essential to establish strategic priorities for the City's investments is capital facilities and with limited resources. By prioritizing projects that align with the community's most pressing needs and long-term goals, the City can ensure that each dollar spent has the maximum possible impact. Emphasizing convenience and efficiency, cities are increasingly consolidating administrative functions into centralized locations. The city of Edmonds is exploring this approach not only to streamline processes and reduce costs but also to enhance service delivery and coordination across departments. Edmonds is continually seeking to better allocate resources, prioritize essential services, and foster transparency. This balanced approach ensures that Edmonds remains financially prudent while fulfilling its commitment to provide essential and accessible services that enhance quality of life for all residents and support tourism. Goal CF-2. Develop and expand capital facilities to effectively meet the needs of a growing city. Policy CF2.1 Identify opportunities to improve public facilities serving existing development, based on adopted LOS guidelines and other relevant considerations. Prioritize addressing existing deficiencies where vulnerable and underserved communities are located. Policy CF2.2 Prioritize funding and the preservation of existing capital facilities to ensure their continued reliability, safety, and efficiency. Policy CF2.3 Identify new or improved capacity of existing capital facilities needed to support the location and intensity of housing and employment growth anticipated in the growth strategy. Policy CF2.4 Establish a clear set of criteria to prioritize capital projects based on urgency, impact, and alignment with the city's strategic goals. Periodically review the criteria and resources to help address these needs. Policy CF2.5 Seek to provide community facilities and services that are appropriate for the size and composition of the population they serve. Policy CF2.6 Ensure essential public facilities are not precluded, consistent with state law, and are sited in an equitable manner and with appropriate mitigation that balances local and regional objectives. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CAP Packet Pg. 256 7.B.a Goal CF-3. Maintain at least a 6-year plan to finance needed City capital facilities within projected funding capacities and ensure adequate levels of service across the city. Policy CF3.1 Identify sources of funds for capital facilities in the finance plan and update the plan bi- annually (once in two years). Policy CF3.2 If probable funding falls short of meeting existing capital facility needs, the land use element and any other relevant information shall be reassessed to ensure the land use element, capital facilities element, and financing plan within the capital facilities element are consistent. Policy CF3.3 Evaluate and coordinate the provision of capital facility improvements with both budgeting and long-term financial planning. Ensure 20-year projected growth, levels of service, and funding projections are also considered in functional plans for transportation, parks, and utilities. Policy CF3.4 Utilize a coordinated range of mechanisms and revenue sources to fund needed capital facilities. Policy CF3.5 Develop or adjust, as needed, impact fees, utility facility charges, and utility user rates, as part of the financing for public facilities. Goal CF-4. Optimize government operations for efficiency and effectiveness. Policy CF4.1 Continue to analyze city operations and strategize to achieve efficient performance of city government functions. Strategies may include outsourcing part of services when they can be more efficiently provided by the private sector or other governmental entities. Policy CF4.2 Explore co -locating and "right - sizing" compatible city functions by encouraging multi -use facilities, shared services, or re -location. Multiple approaches may be explored for operational feasibility, such as: • Co -locating public -facing services provided by City Hall, Human Services, Emergency services etc. Developing dedicated office spaces for operational city functions and separating them from emergency operations. Identify existing City -owned land and buildings to repurpose, upgrade, demolish, rebuild or sell off, based on cost -benefit analysis, functional efficacy and the Edmonds Facility Condition Index). A high FCI may indicate the need for major repairs or improvements, while a low score means the facility is well - maintained and in good shape. Cities regularly commission `Facility Condition Assessments' of public facilities to inform both capital and operating budgets, prioritize maintenance efforts, and optimize planning processes as replacements and upgrades of assets and facility systems become necessary in the future. 138 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 257 7.B.a Policy CF4.3 Comprehensively evaluate the City's current capital facility assets, considering both operational efficiency and physical assessment. Policy CF4.4 Review programming for projects currently underway and/or committed and seek to incorporate these projects. Goal CF-5. Coordinate with other governmental entities to align capital planning efforts and leverage shared resources. This collaboration can lead to cost savings and enhanced service delivery across jurisdictions. Policy CF5.1 Explore opportunities to streamline service provision within the city by outsourcing government services to neighboring jurisdictions. Policy CF5.2 Explore opportunities to utilize existing infrastructure by offering paid services to neighboring jurisdictions, such as fleet maintenance, to generate additional funds for facility upgrades. Policy CF5.3 Foster a productive and supportive relationship with Edmonds School District to facilitate sharing of resources and facilities; to collaborate in long-term planning to anticipate future needs and challenges and ensuring that city policies and initiatives are aligned with educational goals and priorities set by the school district. Policy CF5.4 Emphasize continued cooperation through interlocal agreements with neighboring fire districts and law enforcement agencies of adjacent jurisdictions as well as other public safety service providers. Sustainability goals for Capital facility projects The capital facility projects should be designed, constructed, and operated in line with the uCity's commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship, ensuring compliance with the state clean energy building act. This includes prioritizing renewable energy, resource conservation, climate resilience, and community engagement to create facilities that not only meet current needs but also enhance the well-being of future generations. Goal CF-6. The City of Edmonds aims to achieve resiliency, sustainability, and high levels of environmental performance in all public facilities and Capital facility projects. Policy Policy CF6.1 Investigate compliance with State Clean Building Act to include buildings of appropriate sizes and new lower Energy Use Intensity requirements. Policy CF6.2 Develop capital facilities and services that protect and minimize their impact on the natural environment, particularly to critical areas. Policy CF6.3 Consider future climate conditions during siting and design —including changes to temperature, precipitation, and flooding —to help ensure facilities can continue to exist and function as intended over their planned life cycle. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: CAPI Packet Pg. 258 7.B.a Policy CF6.4 Continue City's programs aimed at reducing energy consumption at its wastewater treatment plant. Policy CF6.5 Continue to promote energy -efficiency programs sponsored by the utilities and energy companies, including water conservation. Policy CF6.6 Support Puget Sound Energy's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. 140 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 259 7.B.a a d m d L Q E 0 U w cu L 0 L 0 _ 0 cu _ 0) E E 0 0 LL r 0 y d w Iq N N N H LL Q 0 C a as m d L Q E 0 U c ii c 0 E W w C d E t U f� a Packet Pg. 260 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Edmonds will ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable delivery of essential public utilities, including water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications, to all residents and businesses. 142 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 261 7.B.a Introduction The utilities element must detail the general and proposed locations, as well as the capacity, of all existing and planned utilities like water, sewer, electrical, telecommunications, and natural gas systems. The city is to identify and work with all public entities that own these utility systems, including special purpose districts to gather and include necessary information .The element includes policies to identify issues and propose regulatory changes for maintaining the existing and upgrading infrastructure, to ensure that utility provisions are effectively aligned with the growth projections outlined in the Land Use Element. This element outlines a comprehensive strategy for delivering adequate utility services to the community. The City uses the utility element to identify issues, policies, and regulatory changes required to ensure that utility provisions are effectively aligned with the growth projections outlined in the Land Use Element. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 262 7.B.a Edmonds' Utilities today The City of Edmonds provides water, sewer, and stormwater services. It also coordinates and collaborates with other utility providers, including those identified in the table below. Planning for utilities is primarily the responsibility of the respective utility providers, which are also responsible for managing utility needs and repairs in aging systems, responding to consumer demands, and adapting to new technologies. The City is reliant upon the plans provided by the system utility. Table 8.1 outlines the utilities, providers, and relevant plans that guide these agencies for the City of Edmonds. Utilities have several layers of State and Federal regulations that preempt local controls. Table 8.1 Utility providers in City of Edmonds and Functional Plans • City of Edmonds Water Utility 2017 Comprehensive Water System Plan Water Olympic View Water Sewer District 2016 District Water System Plan, 2023 Watershed Protection Plan Sewer City of Edmonds Sewer Utility 2013 Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan • Olympic View Water Sewer District 2007 Sewer Comprehensive Plan and amendments Storm City of Edmonds Storm Utility 2010 Storm & Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan Snohomish County Public Utility 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (2022-2045 Study Period), Electricity District (PUD) 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update, 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Natural Gas Puget Sound Energy (PSE) 2023 Gas Utility Integrated Resource Plan, Clean Energy Action Plan, and Clean Energy Implementation Plan Solid Waste and Waste Management Inc., Republic Snohomish County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Recycling Services Inc., Sound Disposal, Inc. Waste Management Plan - 2021 The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission City of Edmonds, Comcast, Astound, (WUTC) regulates the rates and services of telephone Telecom Ziply companies operating in Washington per WAC 480-120. The WUTC does not normally regulate cable, internet, wireless phones, and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) 144 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 263 Water Drinking water in Edmonds is provided by the City of Edmonds Water Utility and the Olympic View Water and Sewer District. The service area extents are shown in Figure 8.1. City of Edmonds Water Service Area aloe FAM A January 2013 Figure 8.1 Service area extents for City of Edmonds Water Utility and Olympic View Water Sewer District. Source: City of Edmonds EVERYONE'S EDMOJ Packet Pg. 264 1 7.B.a The City of Edmonds water utility has sourced all of its potable water through a long-term wholesale purchase agreement with the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District. The district, in turn, purchases its water from the City of Everett's regional water system. Everett's water source is the upper Sultan River and the water from that basin is collected in Spada Lake, approximately 30 miles east of downtown Everett. It flows from there to Chaplain Reservoir where it is treated and placed into one of four large transmission main lines that move it westward to the urbanized areas of Snohomish County. Figure 8.2 View of Spada Reservoir near Sultan Source: The Herald The City of Edmonds distributes this water on a retail basis to local customers and bills them for this service. Edmonds provides for operation, maintenance, capital improvements, and replacement of the "end -user" system that provides storage to cover peak usage periods and that further provides required fire protection volumes and maintains the required the minimum and maximum allowable pressures. The Water Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of constant and safe delivery of potable water to over 10,000 customer accounts through 138 miles of distribution mains, 18 pressure reducing stations, three 1.5-million-gallon reservoirs, and one three -million -gallon reservoir and pumping station. Olympic View Water and Sewer (OVWSD) is a Special Purpose District which was originally formed in 1937 to provide water to Unincorporated Snohomish County. The District added sewer to its services in 1966. Around 20% of the city's population receives water service from OVWWD. Water from Deer Creek Springs is treated at the Deer Creek water treatment plant and supplies about 40 percent of the drinking water to the OVWSD service area. The remaining 60 percent of the water is sourced from the South Fork Tolt River Watershed through Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). Water System Goals and Policies Goals, policies, and design criteria for operating the water system are developed as part of the City's L Comprehensive Water System Plan, which will be updated after the 2024 citywide comprehensive a E plan update . The City is required to update and submit a water system plan to the state Department of 0 Health for review and approval every ten years in accordance with current drinking water regulations. E The updated plan will be used by City staff to help maintain the water system to ensure both existing c iz and future customers are provided with a safe and reliable supply of drinking water for the next 20 years. The Water System Plan provides information on water supply and quality, usage and demands, E planned improvements based on the water system analysis. The water system plan establish priorities w for the utility's operation and maintenance budgets as well as its six -year and 20-year capital plans. Edmonds' current utility system rate structure was designed to fund a long-range program of replacing E the community's aging network of water mains and sewer mains from current rate revenues rather than debt financing. a 146 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 265 7.B.a Sanitary Sewer Sewer facilities in Edmonds are provided by the City of Edmonds Public Works Department and the Olympic View Water and Sewer District. The service area extents are shown in Figure 8.3. Edmonds Sewer Service UEdmonds ■ Edmonds (Esperance) Olympic View Olympic View (Woodway) Olympic View (Esperance) A .1, PO January 2013 Figure 8.3 Service area extents for City of Edmonds Sewer Utility and Olympic View Water Sewer District. Source: City of Edmonds EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 266 7.B.a The City of Edmonds' (City) Comprehensive Sewer Plan (the Plan) reviews the City's current sewage capacities and looks at the impact of projected growth on the City's sewage collection and conveyance system. The Plan evaluates existing and future capacity, material types of the various pieces of infrastructure, pipe inspection assessments of the sewer system, anticipated future wastewater flow rates, and the structural condition of the sewer collection system. Future wastewater flow rates are estimated from existing flow data using population growth projected within the sewer service area. The City of Edmonds and the Olympic View Water and Sewer District are responsible for the long-range planning, design and construction management of public sewer system improvements and extensions within their respective jurisdictions. The City's Sewer Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of 14 sanitary sewer pump stations, 26 residential grinder pumps, 3,200 sanitary sewer manholes, and over 186 miles of sanitary sewer mains serving over 9,800 customer accounts. An implementation plan is provided as part of the adopted Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plans for the respective jurisdictions. This includes an estimated timeline for constructing selected projects that need maintenance or upsizing. The financial analysis includes asset management of the system along with a utility rate structures to support the policies and goals set forth in the Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan. Similar to the Water Utility, the Sewer Utility includes a program to convert from debt -financing pipe replacements to one where the program can be funded directly from rate revenues. The Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a regional facility. The original Primary Treatment plant was built in 1957 The plant was upgraded twice by 1967 to handle increased flows due to population growth. Partnerships with Mountlake Terrace and Ronald Sewer District were established in 1959 and with Olympic View Water and Sewer District in the late 1960's. From 1986 to 1991 the treatment plant was expanded to incorporate secondary treatment. In April 2020, Ronald WWP was merged into Shoreline. Sanitary Sewer System Goals and Policies The City's goals and policies for its Sanitary Sewer System are contained in the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The Plan is guided by policies adopted by the City Council and coordinated with the sewer plans from adjacent agencies. The adopted Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan provides guidance to the City for management and operation of its sewer system and sets the timing for expansions and upgrades to sewer infrastructure over the next twenty years. The City's adopted Plan serves as a guide for policy development and decision making for the City. It also provides other agencies and the public with information regarding the City's plans for sewer system extensions within its service area. This approach allows the City to maintain its goal of providing high quality service to its customers while protecting environmental quality, primarily the water quality of both Puget Sound and the coastal streams located in Edmonds. 148 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 267 7.B.a Storm and Surface Water Management The City owns and operates an extensive network of detention systems, drainage pipes and ditches and associated catch basins and marshlands to convey stormwater runoff to streams, lakes, and Puget Sound in a manner designed to prevent and minimize damage to private property, streets, and other infrastructure. A more detailed description of this system is contained in the adopted Storm & Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan (2010). City crews perform maintenance and repairs to the entire City -owned system to reduce flooding, improve water quality and protect the environment. Maintenance includes inspection and cleaning of catch basins, street sweeping, emergency flood response, creek maintenance, inspection and monitoring of private stormwater detention systems, and minor capital improvement and replacement project construction. Private property owners are responsible for properly maintaining the stormwater infrastructure on their property to ensure it operates as designed. The City has developed an inspection program to ensure private property owners are properly maintaining their stormwater systems. Due to extensive alteration of the natural landscape in most areas of the City, the amount of stormwater that runs off the land in larger storm events is substantial, and runoff in all storm events carries a variety of pollutants that wash off of their source areas into receiving waters. The City is faced with the challenge of conveying stormwater runoff safely and cost-effectively while preventing or minimizing adverse high flow impacts (erosion, flooding, and sediment deposition), water quality degradation in lakes and streams receiving runoff, and degradation of aquatic habitat caused by high flows and water quality degradation. Local governments manage their stormwater under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPAES), which includes permit issued by the state Department of Ecology that stems from the Federal Clean Water Act. For many cities in Western Washington, such as Edmonds, the key permit is the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. This Permit allows "the City to discharge its collected stormwater into streams, lakes, and Puget Sound if a series of programs and activities are implemented to help improve water quality." This Permit has and will continue to have a significant impact on the workload and operational budget of the Public Works Department. Much of the total stormwater operational budget is spent on permit -related compliance programs. Pugetsoundo Starts Here The campaign, Puget Sound Starts Here, tells residents how changes in their everyday actions can help save local waterways and the Sound. The effort is the largest in history to save Puget Sound, and is led by the Puget Sound Partnership, S.T.O.R.M. (Stormwater Outreach for Regional Municipalities) and the Washington State Department of Ecology. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 268 7.B.a Solid Waste Curbside garbage, yard/food waste, and recycling waste collection in Edmonds is provided by three private waste hauling companies, Republic Services, Sound Disposal and Waste Management NW. These hauling companies transport waste to Snohomish County transfer stations. These services are provided under franchise agreements regulated by the UTC. The corresponding service areas are shown in Figure 8.4. Garbage Service Republic Services Republic Services Outside City Limits Sound Disposal Waste Management NW Waste Management NW Outside City Limits --- Edmonds City limits 40 SW Recycling and Transfer Statm© N A 07 Ph" 11 . aw 3rI Vr1FQ&- M MCI" September 2012 Figure 8.4 Service area extents for various garbage collection services. Source: City of Edmonds 150 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 269 7.B.a Solid waste collection and disposal have become increasingly sophisticated, continually adopting more efficient and economical methods. Waste prevention and recycling now play a fundamental role in solid waste management planning. For most residences, businesses, and schools, services like curbside recycling and yard and food waste collection have become standard daily practices. These positive behaviors help conserve resources, reduce litter, save energy, and contribute to efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The City is a signatory on the Snohomish County Solid Waste Management Comprehensive Plan and an active participant on the County's Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The County Plan provides a blueprint for which the City is able to provide education and outreach to all sectors in regards to proper disposal and recycling, and opportunities for collection and proper handling of several common unwanted materials. Electric Power Electric power in the City of Edmonds is provided by Snohomish County PUD. Snohomish County PUD provides electric power to all of Snohomish County and Camano Island, with nearly 6,700 electrical line miles and over 377,000 total customers. The utility's generating capacity is 132 megawatts (MW) from the following hydroelectric sources: • Jackson Hydro Project • Woods Creek Hydro Project • Youngs Creek Hydro Project • Calligan Hydro Project • Hancock Hydro Project Natural gas Natural gas is provided to customers in Edmonds and the surrounding study area by PSE. PSE is the oldest local energy provider in Washington and serves over 900,000 natural gas customers in six counties, including over 150,000 customers in Snohomish County. Telecom Telecommunications service in the City of Edmonds is provided by Comcast Xfinity, Astound Broadband, and Ziply. These private companies have franchise agreements with the City. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 270 7.B.a Future Projections and Challenges High -quality, affordable, safe, and reliable utility services are essential for Edmonds residents, businesses and visitors. As development progresses and demand increases, system and facility improvements and maintenance must keep pace. These need to be completed within set timeframes to ensure that service levels remain adequate. Challenges for utilities in Edmonds include: • Aging Infrastructure: Water, sewer and storm water infrastructure are facing the challenge of maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure, which is leading to instances of flooding and increased operational costs. Population growth could also strain the system in specific areas, particularly those with older infrastructure or high -density development. • Evolving Usage Patterns: The rise of remote work following the pandemic adds another layer of complexity for the City of Edmonds. It can potentially shift peak demand hours which can further stress the system. • Climate Change: Extreme weather events and changing climate patterns can stress utility systems and water supply, leading to challenges in ensuring reliable service and managing environmental impacts. • Funding and Investment: Securing funding for basic infrastructure improvements and maintenance has been difficult especially as the city is facing budget constraints. • Technological Integration: Adopting and integrating new technologies, such as advanced metering systems, can be costly and require significant planning and training. Even when cost effective in the long run, upfront costs are prohibitive with respect to current fiscal challenges facing the city. • Community Expectations: Managing public expectations for service reliability, affordability, and sustainability requires careful balancing Although the City does not directly control all the utilities, it can take steps to influence their direction to align with the values of the Edmonds community, such as advocating for clean and resilient programs and encouraging cost-effective measures. The City will continue to coordinate with utility providers to ensure that utility planning aligns with land use and anticipated growth. 152 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 271 7.B.a Overall Goals and Policies Goal UTA Utilities should be developed and improved at the appropriate levels of service (LOS) to serve existing and future growth. Policy UT-1.1 Coordinate with city owned and non -city utility providers to ensure services are aligned with community growth, land use planning , climate change and emergency preparedness. System component sizing should be based on the area's land use plan, while allowing utility providers to determine the implementation sequence of the utility plan elements. Policy UT-1.2 Allow new development only when and where necessary public utilities can adequately serve demand. Policy UT-1.3 Encourage the adoption of cost-effective new technologies, renewable energy, and innovative sustainable practices that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance service delivery. Public and private utility plans should be required to identify long- range system needs and that are coordinated with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Policy UT-1.4 Encourage a holistic approach for all utility projects to address system improvements or maintenance needs. Policy UT-1.5 Prioritize the regular maintenance, repair, and upgrading of utility infrastructure to ensure — resiliency and in harmony with the climate element, in consistent with the climate element Policy UT-1.6 Ensure that utility services are accessible and affordable to all residents, with particular attention to vulnerable populations. Coordination between utility projects: For example, undergrounding of new utility distribution lines or replacing an aging water main is significantly easier and more cost- effective to implement when new roads are constructed or during planned major roadwork. This approach not only addresses the immediate need for road improvement but also ensures the water or power infrastructure is upgraded, minimizing future disruptions and reducing overall project costs. Policy UT-1.7 Implement policies that minimize the environmental impact of utility operations, such as reducing emissions, protecting water quality, and managing waste responsibly. Policy UT-1.8 Protect water quality by serving new urban development with sanitary sewer systems and requiring failing septic systems to be replaced. Policy UT-1.9 Ensure that all utility operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards. Policy UT-1.10 Coordinate emergency preparedness and response with local and regional utility partners. Policy UT-1.11 Collaborate with providers to develop a long-term telecommunications infrastructure master plan that supports the city's growth and development objectives. Policy UT-1.12Encourage providers to report on infrastructure performance, service quality, and community impact regularly, ensuring alignment with city standards and public expectations Policy UT-1.13 Seek to include adaptive clauses in the franchise agreements to accommodate advancements in technology and changing community needs over time. EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 272 7.B.a Goal UT-2. Promote public awareness and education on utility -related issues Policy UT-2.1 Support efforts to educate and inform the public about the costs and benefits of emerging technologies related to the services offered by the City. Policy Policy UT-2.2 Promote public awareness on issues such as conservation efforts, service changes, and the importance of infrastructure investment. Goal UT-3. Minimize impacts associated with the siting, development, and operation of utility services and facilities on adjacent properties and the natural environment. Policy UT-3.1 Design, construct and maintain facilities to minimize their impact on surrounding neighborhoods. Policy UT-3.2 Utility structures should be located or sited so that they are as unobtrusive as possible and are integrated with the design of their site and surrounding area. Policy UT-3.3 Ensure that the location, type and size of all public facilities is determined and/or approved by the city. Policy UT-3.4 Promote strategies to enhance the resilience of utility systems against natural disasters, climate change, and other potential disruption Storm and Surface Water Management As flood risks and stormwater volumes continue to rise due to climate change and urbanization, older plans and development that occurred without an understanding of evolving needs and prior to modern stormwater management requirements, relied on outdated assumptions. about weather patterns are no longer sufficient. Good stormwater management planning, such as the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan that Edmonds adopted in the past and will be significantly updating in the next year or two, help analyze the issues and identify system improvements to be made and best practices to be followed. Furthermore, strong stormwater codes serve as essential tools to manage the challenges, ensuring that new developments are designed and built with improved standards that mitigate the impact of increased stormwater. Edmonds has an adopted system management plan and a set of codes that meet state requirements, promoting practices such as enhanced drainage systems, permeable surfaces, on -site treatment, and retention basins, which reduce runoff and its associated risks. The growing challenges calls for shifting toward even more resilient planning strategies, integrating green infrastructure, stormwater management innovations, and policies that prioritize adaptability and sustainability. Proactive, forward -thinking measures, including the adoption and enforcement of robust stormwater codes, are critical to protecting communities and ecosystems from escalating risks. 154 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 273 7.B.a Goal UTA Develop policies for Storm and Surface Water Management that focus on effective management, protection, and enhancement of water resources. Policy UT-4.1 Implement measures to mitigate flood risks through proper planning, infrastructure improvements, and land use controls. Policy UT-4.2 Enforce practices and regulations to protect and improve the quality of stormwater and surface water, including the control of pollutants and runoff. Policy UT-4.3 Promote the use of sustainable drainage systems and green infrastructure to manage stormwater and reduce environmental impact. (See Land Use Goal LU-21 for Low Impact Development) Policy UT-4.4 Coordinate stormwater management with other land use and environmental planning efforts to achieve holistic and effective water management. Policy UT-4.5 Educate the community about stormwater management practices and encourage public participation in maintaining and protecting water resources. Policy UT-4.6 Preserve, protect, and (where feasible) restore surface water resources to provide beneficial uses to humans, fish, and wildlife. (See Land Use element policies for critical areas) Policy UT-4.7 Provide adequate funding through an equitable stormwater utility rate structure and outside funding sources to support necessary programs which may include an asset management -based replacement program) Solid Waste Goal UT-5. Maintain a safe, cost-effective and responsive solid waste collection system that provides convenient, efficient, environmentally friendly and visually unobtrusive components and services. Policy UT-5.1 Encourage and actively seek an effective regional approach to solid waste management. Policy UT-5.2 Work directly with County Solid Waste staff to implement recommendations that strengthen recycling, organics diversion, waste prevention, and product stewardship programs. Policy UT-5.3 Manage solid waste collection to minimize litter and neighborhood disruption Policy UT-5.4Cooperate with other private and public agencies in the region to manage and control See Climate element policies aimed hazardous waste and moderate risk waste, at reduction of material consumption, including medical wastes and hazardous waste generation, and resource household substances. depletion EVERYONE'S EDMO Packet Pg. 274 7.B.a 156 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 275 7.B.a a d m d L Q E 0 U w 0 L 0 L 0 _ 0 cu _ 0) E E 0 0 LL r 0 y d w Iq N N N H LL Q 0 C a as m d L Q E 0 U c ii c 0 E W w C d E t U f� a Packet Pg. 276 7.B.a Vision Statement Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community Guiding Principle Edmonds will create well -designed streets that are safe, welcoming, and accessible for all residents, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. 158 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 277 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Introduction to the Plan The City of Edmonds network of highways, roads, sidewalks, trails, railroads, and transit services move residents, visitors, and goods into, though, and out of the community. Today's circulation routes and infrastructure reflect the incremental development patterns of the past. Updates have occurred as transportation modes have changed, as demands on the system have expanded, and as the City has grown and integrated with regional highway and trail systems. Optimizing existing infrastructure and planning for future needs is necessary to maintain an efficient system that will serve the City into the future. A comprehensive, well - planned, and efficiently functioning transportation system is essential to Edmonds's long-term growth and sustained vitality. The Transportation Plan provides the framework to guide growth and development of the City's transportation infrastructure. It integrates land use and the transportation system, responding to current needs and ensuring that all future developments are adequately served. The Transportation Plan addresses the development of a balanced, multimodal transportation system for the City and adjacent unincorporated portions of the Edmonds Urban Growth Area (UGA) and recognizes the regional nature of the transportation system and the need for continuing interagency coordination. This Transportation Plan is based on a study of the existing transportation network in the City of Edmonds, combined with a 20-year (2044) projection of future growth and transportation needs. The document includes five sections: 1. Consistency with other Agencies 2. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions 3. Forecasts Evaluation 4. Goals and Policies 5. Implementation As a companion document, the Transportation Plan implements the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Consistent with the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Element establishes a policy framework for making decisions in the City, the guiding principles, and describes a strategy for accomplishing this vision over the 20-year planning horizon. Based on the goals and policies in the Transportation Element, the Transportation Plan is intended to serve as a guide for transportation decisions to address both short- and long-term needs. To meet Growth Management Act (GMA)' requirements, the Transportation Element and Transportation Plan must identify existing transportation system characteristics, establish standards for levels of service, and identify existing and future deficiencies based on land use growth projections. The Transportation Plan also discusses roadway mobility and accessibility needs, and identifies improvements necessary to enhance safety, travel by active modes, and public transit support. Washington State 36.70A RCW. Available at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=36.70A EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 159 Packet Pg. 278 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Plan Development Development of an updated City of Edmonds Transportation Plan was commissioned by the City Council in 2022 to replace the adopted 2015 City of Edmonds's Transportation Plan. The Plan addresses transportation needs, improvement projects, and funding sources to support the projected residential and employment growth through the year 2044. The Plan is also intended to satisfy GMA requirements. The following sections summarize the regulatory setting and regional planning efforts that guided the development of the Transportation Plan. Growth Management Act Under GMA (RCW 36.70A.070), a transportation element is required to assess the needs of a community and determine how to provide appropriate transportation facilities for current and future residents. A 2023 GMA amendment included requirements to develop and implement a multimodal level of service (MMLOS) for pedestrian, bicycle and transit travel in addition to vehicular level of service (LOS). The transportation element must contain: • Inventory of existing multimodal facilities; • Assessment of future multimodal facility needs to meet current and future demands; • Multi -year plan for financing proposed vehicular and multimodal transportation improvements; • Forecasts of traffic for at least 10 years based on adopted land use plan; • Level of service (LOS) standards for arterials, active transportation facilities, and public transportation, including actions to bring deficient facilities into compliance; • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, and; • Identification of intergovernmental coordination efforts. Under GMA, development may not occur if the development will cause the transportation facility to decline below the City's adopted level of service standard unless strategies are identified and implemented within six years of the development to accommodate the development's impact to the transportation system. To accommodate the impacts of the development, local governments may change the phasing or timing of new development, provide transportation facilities or services to serve the new development, reduce the LOS standard, or revise the land use element. Finally, the transportation element must include a reassessment strategy to address how the City will respond to potential funding shortfalls. Transportation Impact Fees A funding program for constructing the transportation projects identified in the Plan and the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan can be supplemented by a transportation impact fee (TIF) program to assist in funding projects that will accommodate traffic growth associated with the future land use development of the City and its arterial system. The findings of this Plan will provide the City with documentation and justification for grant applications to seek funding for transportation improvement projects, and a guide for prioritizing its transportation needs to maintain adopted level of service standards. 1601 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 279 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Consistency with Other Agencies November 2024 Edmonds's transportation system is part of, and connected to, a broader regional highway and arterial system. The GMA works to increase coordination and compatibility between the various agencies that are responsible for the overall transportation system. Since transportation improvements need to be coordinated across jurisdictional boundaries, the Transportation Plan needs to be consistent with and supportive of the objectives identified in the Washington State Transportation Plan, PSRC's Vision 2050, and the transportation plans or capital improvement plans of the surrounding agencies. Developing the Transportation Plan is primarily a bottom -up approach to planning, with the City exploring its needs based on the land use plan. Eventually, local projects are incorporated into regional and state plans. A schematic of this approach is shown below in Figure 0-1. The following sections provide a review of this Plan's consistent with neighboring jurisdictions. Less Detail State Transportation Plan Regional Transportation Plans More Local Detail Transportation Plans N N N Figure 0-1 Transportation Plan Approach WSDOT Highway Improvement Program & Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program As required by the 1998 amendments to the GMA, the Edmonds Transportation Plan addresses the state highway system. Specifically, the Transportation Plan addresses the following elements related to the state highway system: • Inventory of existing facilities — see Chapter 1 • Level of service standards — see Chapters 1 and 2 • Concurrency on state facilities — see Chapters 1 and 2 • Analysis of traffic impacts on state facilities — see Chapter 1 and 2 • Consistency with the State Highway Systems Plan —described below EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 161 Packet Pg. 280 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Summarized below are the improvements on state facilities listed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 2024 — 2027, which are consistent with the Plan identified in Chapter 4. WSDOT maintains two improvements programs, the Highway System Plan (HSP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). WSDOT is currently updating the HSP, which was last updated over 12 years ago. A draft of the HSP has been published and recommends new revenues for state highways be dedicated over the next 20 years. The 2024-2027 STIP was approved in January 2023 and identifies 3 projects in Edmonds: 1. Hwy 99 Revitalization Project extending from 220th Street SW to 224th Street SW (including roadway widening, ADA-compliant curb ramps, landscaping, street lighting, additional turn lanes at Hwy 99 & 220th St SW, APS (Pedestrian Signals) installation, and utility/stormwater infrastructure improvements). 2. Main St. Overlay (6th Ave. to 8th Ave overlay and ADA-compliant ramp upgrades) 3. Olympic View Dr. Improvement (196th St. SW to Talbot St. overlay, ADA ramps enhancements, and installing vaned grates) Puget Sound Regional Council The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) maintains the Regional TIP. The Regional TIP must c be a 4-year program of projects that is updated at least every 4 years. The TIP ensures that y transportation projects meet regional transportation, growth and economic development goals and policies, and clean air requirements. Regional TIP projects are required to meet the following criteria: N N • Consistency with VISION 2050 and the Regional Transportation Plan • Consistency with local comprehensive plans • Funds are available or expected to be available • Consistency with the region's air quality conformity determination • Consistency with federal and state requirements such as functional classification • Consistency with PSRC's project tracking policies The Regional TIP identifies six projects in and around Edmonds and those projects include (note some of these projects overlap with the STIP projects noted above): • Implementing the Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Orange Line including project development phase, construction phase and procurement phase. Construction of a terminus station/transit center at Edmonds College. • Expansion of Transit Demand Management (TDM) efforts for Swift BRT services including marketing and outreach to existing and potential users promoting awareness, education and behavior change targeting Swift BRT connections to Link Light Rail. • Widening the intersection of 76th Ave W and 220th St SW on all approaches to add turn lanes and construct wider sidewalks. Installing new traffic signal system, lighting, 1621 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 281 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 signage, pavement, pavement striping, stormwater improvements, and potential conversion of overhead utility lines to underground. • Grind and overlay along Main St. from 6th Ave to 8th Ave. Upgrading the curb ramps to be ADA-compliant. • Installing ADA-compliant curb ramps, landscaping enhancements, a planter strip between sidewalk and BAT lanes, and enhanced street lighting along Highway 99 (from 220th St SW to 224th St SW). Adding a second northbound and southbound left -turn lane at the intersection of Hwy 99 and 220th St SW and a right -turn lane for the westbound along 220th St SW. APS will be installed on all corners at 224th St SW and 220th St SW. Also includes new stormwater infrastructure and water and sewer utility improvements. • Grind and overlay along Olympic View Dr. from 196th St. SW to Talbot St. Upgrading the ADA curb ramps and catch basins to vaned grates. Snohomish County and Adjacent Cities Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) establish a countywide framework for developing and E adopting County and City comprehensive plans. The role of the CPPs is to coordinate 0 comprehensive plans of jurisdictions in the same county for regional issues or issues affecting common borders. The Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs) for transportation call for better integrated land use and transportation planning, with a priority placed on cleaner operations, c dependable financing mechanisms, alternatives to driving alone, and lower transportation- y related energy consumption. CPPs were last adopted in June 2011 and amended in February 0 2022 effective March 2022. The County's and Cities' comprehensive plans will be made IX consistent with the vision and policies in the Countywide Planning Policy Update. N N Snohomish County's six -year TIP (2024-2029) currently has one project identified in Edmonds: • Installing adaptive signal control systems along Highway 99 and SR 524. Community Transit Community Transit is a regional transportation provider that operates transit service in the City of Edmonds. Four routes provide bus service for the City of Edmonds. The city supports Community Transit's strategic plans and coordinates with the agency to identify how transit needs should be addressed, particularly as new development occurs. Federal and State Air Quality Regulations The Transportation Plan is subject to the Washington State Clean Air Conformity Act that implements the directives of the Federal Clean Air Act. Because air quality is a region wide issue, the City's Comprehensive Plan must support the efforts of state, regional, and local agencies as guided by WAC 173-420-080. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 163 Packet Pg. 282 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 1. Existing Transportation Facilities and Conditions The City of Edmond's transportation system consists of various transportation facilities, including state highways, arterials, local streets, transit services and facilities, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The existing transportation system was inventoried in conjunction with the update of this Transportation Plan. The inventory of the existing transportation facilities covers the street system, traffic controls, traffic volumes, traffic operations, traffic safety, transit service and facilities, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. 1.1. Roadway Network The roadway network provides mobility and access for a range of travel modes and users. The functional classification system, traffic volumes, and traffic operations at intersections are summarized within this section. This survey and analysis of the roadway network's existing conditions provides background for identifying potential transportation improvement projects and programs. Figure 1-1 shows the existing transportation system serving the City of Edmonds. 1641 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 283 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-1 Edmonds Roadway Network LEGEND Regional Trails Railway Waterbody Park or Open Space Edmonds City Limits h h 7.B.a November 2024 " "I•.. A ' U17N f/fw $?or" A SW IWTN fT fw 3 t _ i wrNfr lw ►Vblrpft INM fT fw UVEff fT ; iffTN lTfw ' / 1WNf1 MTHSTOW i nTM fr fw : C � I NTN f T fw t JQ i t = It fw 3 3 71I1N f 1 aw i i 11"dd„fflif fDMO"' _ �! l Z 21f/N frfw / 11//Jy`.VIIIF 7ulN at ... qolDrsr= MILES t EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 165 Packet Pg. 284 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Functional Classification November 2024 All streets in the city have a designated functional classification. The functional classification of a street depends on the types of trips that occur on it, the basic purpose for which it was designed, and the relative level of traffic volume it carries. The different classifications of roadways serve different stages of a trip, with some roadways designed to prioritize mobility while others prioritize access to adjacent land uses. Higher classes (e.g., freeways and arterials) provide a high degree of mobility and have more limited access to adjacent land uses, accommodating higher traffic volumes at higher speeds. Lower classes (e.g., local access streets) provide a high degree of access to adjacent land and are not intended to serve through traffic, carrying lower traffic volumes at lower speeds. Collectors generally provide a more balanced emphasis on traffic mobility and access to land uses. Cities and counties are required to adopt a street classification system that is consistent with these guidelines (RCW 35.78.010 and RCW 47.26.090). The functional classification designations for City roadways are shown in Figure 1-2, and the following sections describe the general characteristics of each category. 1661 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 c 0 .y d N N N Packet Pg. 285 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-2 Roadway Functional Classification J LEGEND Intersection Control ® Roundabout A Signal Roadway Functional Class — Freeway — Principal Arterial — Minor Arterial — Collector 2, Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits MILCO 0 0.5 1 7.B.a November 2024 c �a ,K�... a N � m t # L Q E 0 U �a n EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 167 Packet Pg. 286 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Freeway November 2024 Multi -lane, high-speed, high -capacity road intended exclusively for motorized traffic. All access is controlled by interchanges and road crossings are grade -separated. No freeways pass through Edmonds, though Interstate-5 (1-5) runs to the east of the city limits. Principal Arterial Road that connects major activity centers and facilities, typically constructed with limited direct access to abutting land uses. The primary function of principal arterials is to provide a high degree of vehicle mobility, but they may provide a minor amount of land access. Principal arterials serve high traffic volume corridors, carrying the greatest portion of through or long- distance traffic within a city, and serving inter -community trips. On -street parking is often limited to improve capacity for through -traffic. Typically, principal arterials are multi -lane facilities and have traffic signals at intersections with other arterials. Regional bus routes are generally located on principal arterials, as are transfer centers and park -and -ride lots. Principal arterials usually have sidewalks and sometimes have separate bicycle facilities, so that non -motorized traffic is separated from vehicle traffic. In Edmonds, SR 99, SR 140, and SR 524 are principal arterials. Minor Arterial c Road that connects centers and facilities within the community and serves some through traffic, o .y while providing a greater level of access to abutting properties. Minor arterials connect with other arterial and collector roads, and serve less concentrated traffic -generating areas, such as W neighborhood shopping centers and schools. Provision for on -street parking varies by location. N Although the dominant function of minor arterials is the movement of through traffic, they also N provide for considerable local traffic with origins or destinations at points along the corridor. Minor arterials also carry local and commuter bus routes. They usually have sidewalks and a sometimes have separate bicycle facilities, so that non -motorized traffic is separated from o vehicular traffic. Main St/212 St SW, 220th St SW, 228th St SW, 238th St SW, and N 205th StCU = are east -west minor arterials; 5th Ave S, 9th Ave S/9th Ave N, and 76th Ave W/Olympic View Dr a are north -south arterials. Collector Road designed to fulfill both functions of mobility and land access. Collectors typically serve intra-community trips connecting residential neighborhoods with each other or activity centers, while also providing a high degree of property access within a localized area. These roadways "collect" vehicular trips from local access streets and distribute them to higher classification streets. Additionally, collectors provide direct services to residential areas, local parks, churches, and areas with similar land uses. Typically, right-of-way and paving widths are narrower for collectors than arterials. They may only be two lanes wide and are often controlled with stop signs. Local bus routes often run on collectors, and they usually have sidewalks on at least one side of the street. Several north -south and east -west Collector roadways are located throughout the City as shown in Figure 1-2. 1681 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 287 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Local Access November 2024 Road with a primary function of providing access to residences. Typically, they are only a few blocks long, are relatively narrow, and have low speeds. Local streets are generally not designed to accommodate buses, and often do not have sidewalks. Cul-de-sacs are also considered local access streets. All streets in Edmonds that have not been designated as an arterial or a collector are local access streets. Local access streets make up the majority of the miles of roadway in the city. Other Classification Systems In addition to the Functional Classification system adopted by the City of Edmonds, there are federal and state roadway designations. Federal and state grant programs provide funding for improvement projects that are on streets that have been classified with the federal or state roadway designations. National Highway System The National Highway System (NHS) includes the Interstate Highway System as well as other roads important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility as defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal Functional Classification c 0 The Federal Functional Classification system provides a hierarchy of roadways as defined by T the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This classification system defines the role of travel through a network of roadways, rather than focusing on individual roadways. As a result, the N Federal Functional Classification differs in several ways from the City`s Functional N Classification. Changes to the Federal Functional Classification may be submitted through the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Highways of Statewide Significance WSDOT designates interstate highways and other principal arterials that are needed to connect major communities in the state as Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS). This designation assists with the allocation of some state and federal funding. These roadways typically serve corridor movements having travel characteristics indicative of substantial statewide and interstate travel. In Edmonds, SR 104 between the Edmonds -Kingston Ferry Dock and 1-5, and SR 99 between the south city limits and SR 104 have been designated as Highways of Statewide Significance. The Edmonds -Kingston ferry route is considered to be part of SR 104 and is also identified as a Highway of Statewide Significance (excluding the ferry terminal). Traffic Volumes Traffic counts were collected at several locations on State Highways and City roadways in June and October 2023. Existing weekday average daily traffic (ADT) volumes are shown in Figure 1-3. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1169 Packet Pg. 288 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-3 Existing (2023) Roadway Average Daily Traffic (ADT) FLEGEND Traffic Volumes — < 2500 2,500 - 5,000 5,000 - 10,000 10,000 - 15,000 �> 15,000 Railway Edmonds City Limits 7.B.a November 2024 ITSTH ST SW IMTHSTSW t 2 $ = RSTNSrsw �991 r«TN fT SW 7MTN ST M 21IT. ST 1W 3 an— lT Sw $ i i` IMTM ST SW RM TT' A N Within Edmonds, SR 104, SR 99 and SR 524 (196th St SW) have the highest ADT. Generally state routes carry between 10,000 and 40,000 vehicles per day, while collectors such as Main Street, 100th Avenue NW, Olympic View Drive, 76th Avenue W carry between 5,000 and 15,000 vehicles per day. 1701 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 r C .T d N N N Packet Pg. 289 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Level of Service Standards November 2024 Transportation Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure used to assess the quality and efficiency of transportation systems. It is commonly used in transportation planning and engineering to evaluate how well a road or transportation facility is operating in terms of traffic flow and congestion. LOS is typically assessed on a scale from "A" to 7," with "A" representing free -flow conditions and T" indicating severe congestion and poor service quality. State Highway Level of Service Standards There are three Washington state routes located within the city. • SR 104 (Edmonds Way) runs roughly east -west between the Edmonds -Kingston Ferry dock and 1-5. • SR 524 (Puget Drive/196th Street SW) runs east -west connecting SR 104 to SR 99, 1-5, and ultimately SR 522. • SR 99 runs north -south on the east side of the city and is the highest traffic -carrying arterial in Edmonds. From Edmonds, it runs north to Everett, and south through Shoreline to Seattle and the Tacoma metropolitan area. As described previously, portions of SR 104 and SR 99 have been designated as Highways of Statewide Significance. The LOS standards for Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS) are �— set by WSDOT. Within Edmonds, both SR 524 and SR 99 are considered Tier 1 Highways of c Regional Significance, and have an LOS standard of "E mitigated," meaning that congestion 0 .y should be mitigated (such as transit) when p.m. peak hour LOS falls below LOS "E.". SR 104 is classified as an Urban Highway of Statewide significance, and thus has an LOS standard of D. IX N Cities and counties are required to include the LOS standards for all state routes in the N transportation element of their local comprehensive plan. The PSRC certifies the transportation elements of the city and county plans and ensures that the regional LOS standards are included. PSRC notes that state law is silent on whether agencies include or exempt non-HSS facilities from local concurrency requirements. WSDOT applies these standards to highway segments, intersections, and freeway interchange ramp intersections. When a proposed development affects a segment or intersection where the level of service is already below the state's adopted standard, then the pre -development level of service is used as the standard. When a development has degraded the level of service on a state highway, WSDOT works with the local jurisdiction through the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process to identify reasonable and proportional mitigation to offset the impacts. Mitigation could include access constraints, constructing improvements, right-of-way dedication, or contribution of funding to needed improvements. Snohomish County Level of Service Standards Snohomish County LOS standards are defined based on arterial operations and not intersection LOS. Level of service along key arterials is measured by calculating corridor travel speeds. LOS standards for key arterials are defined by Snohomish County based primarily on arterial classification, number of lanes, average daily traffic (ADT) and average travel speed. In rural EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 171 Packet Pg. 290 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 areas LOS standards range from LOS C to LOS D depending on the roadway type. In urban areas LOS E is considered acceptable. City's Level of Service (LOS) Standards Signalized intersection LOS is defined in terms of a weighted average control delay for the entire intersection. Control delay quantifies the increase in travel time that a vehicle experiences due to the traffic signal control and provides a surrogate measure for driver discomfort and fuel consumption. Signalized intersection LOS is stated in terms of average control delay per vehicle. Unsignalized intersection LOS criteria can be further reduced into two intersection types present within the City of Edmonds: all -way stop and two-way stop control. All -way stop control intersection LOS is expressed in terms of the weighted average control delay of the overall intersection or by approach. Two-way stop -controlled intersection LOS is defined in terms of the average control delay for each minor -street movement (or shared movement) as well as major - street left -turns. Roadway LOS The City of Edmonds has identified the weekday PM peak hour travel speeds along 15 key corridor segments as being critical to maintaining the adequacy of its transportation system. Corridor level of service is based on average weekday (Tuesday — Thursday) travel speed through a corridor, which factors the total travel time and delays at the intersections within and at the end of each segment. The minimum average travel speed for each corridor is based on parameters for the Urban Street Class (Class IV) per the latest edition of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). The City of Edmonds has retained a LOS C standard for collectors, and LOS D for arterials. Table 1-1 summarizes the translation between roadway speed and LOS. Table 1-1 Roadway Level of Service Overview Percent of Speed Limit Roadway Level of Service > 85% LOS A 67 - 85% LOS B 50 - 67% LOS C 40 - 50% LOS D 30 - 40% LOS E < 30% LOS F Pedestrian LOS The pedestrian LOS standards are presented in Table 1-2. These standards emphasize system completion of sidewalks, pathways, or multi -use trails on arterial and collector roadways, or along off-street corridors. The LOS designations are shown in green, orange, and red and correspond with good, acceptable, and poor LOS, respectively. The long-term vision for the City would be to have the planned pedestrian network roadways achieve a green or good LOS; 1721 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 291 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 however, in the near -term, the objective would be to achieve, at minimum, an orange or acceptable LOS along these roadways. Table 1-2 - Pedestrian Level of Service Overview LOS Rating Standard Example Facilities* • Sidewalks on both Pedestrian facilities built sides of the roadway, or; Good as identified in planned •Multi -use path on one network side of the roadway • Sidewalk along one Pedestrian facilities exist, side of the roadway, or; Acceptable but not as identified in • On -street shoulder planned network facility for pedestrians Poor No pedestrian facilities • No facilities exist present Generally, a green/good LOS indicates a roadway that provides the corresponding pedestrian facilities identified in the planned pedestrian network, while an orange/acceptable LOS indicates that a pedestrian facility is provided but does not align with the identified pedestrian facility in the `o planned pedestrian network. A red/poor LOS generally indicates no designated facilities are y provided for pedestrians and is considered unacceptable. D: Bicycle LOS N The bicycle LOS standards are presented in Table 1-3. These standards emphasize the N expansion and completion of both dedicated and shared use bicycle facilities on arterial and collector roadways, as well as off-street corridors. The LOS designations are shown in green, U_ orange, and red and correspond with good, acceptable, and poor LOS, respectively. The long- term goal would be to achieve a green bicycle LOS on all planned bicycle roadways, however in the short term, achieving orange, or acceptable LOS is sufficient. Table 1-3 Bicycle Level of Service Overview LOS Rating Standard Example Facilities* Bicycle facilities built as - Bike lanes on both sides Good identified in planned of roadway, or; network • Multi -use path on one side of the roadway Bike facilities exist, but not - Large shoulder or bike Acceptable as identified in planned lanes not to standard, or; network • On -street shoulder facility for bicyclists Poor No bicycle facilities present • No facilities exist EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 173 Packet Pg. 292 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Generally, a green/good LOS indicates a roadway that provides the corresponding bicycle facilities (with appropriate striping/signage) identified in the planned bicycle network, while an orange/acceptable LOS indicates that a bicycle facility is provided but does not align with the identified bicycle facility in the planned bicycle network or that inadequate striping/signage is provided to demarcate the facility. A red/poor LOS generally indicates no designated facilities are provided for bicycles and is considered unacceptable. The active transportation LOS standards are described in further detail in Section 2.3. Transit LOS the City of Edmonds is committed to making public transportation an easy, accessible and safe mode choice for those living in and visiting Edmonds. While the City of Edmonds does not directly provide public transit service, the City controls accessibility to transit stops and the way buses travel on their roadways. The City has decided to focus on transit speed and reliability as the key indicator of transit LOS within Edmonds. Ideally, speed and reliability would be directly measured from Community Transit data. However, due to the timing of the 2024 Transportation Master Plan development closely aligning with major route changes from Community Transit in response to the Link Light Rail opening in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, there was not sufficient time or data to establish a transit speed indicator. As a result, overall roadway speeds are being used in proxy of transit speeds. It is recommended that the transit LOS measure be revisited in future updates to the Transportation Master Plan to be based on transit speeds instead of overall roadway speeds. The Transit LOS is applicable along the following key transit corridors within the City: • SR 99 • SR 104 • SR 524 (S 196th Street) • Main Street • 76th Avenue W • 84th Avenue W The City's Transit LOS is summarized in Table 1-4 Table 1-4 Transit Level of Service Overview Transit LOS Rating Roadway LOS Good Roadway LOS A, B or C Acceptable Roadway LOS D (or LOS E on SR 99 / SR 524) Poor LOS E or F (only LOS F on SR 99 / SR 524) 1741 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 293 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 1.2. Traffic Operations Intersection traffic operations evaluate the performance of signalized and stop -controlled ° intersections according to the industry standards set forth in the Highway Capacity Manual 6th .4 Edition (Transportation Research Board, 2016). Peak hour traffic operations were evaluated at the study intersections based on level -of -service (LOS) methodology and evaluated using Synchro version 11.0. The PM peak hour intersection operations were selected due to the higher typical traffic volumes occurring during that time period for a single hour between 4 and 6 p.m. w s c Existing (2023) Roadway LOS c The City of Edmonds measures LOS by assessing average travel speeds during weekday PM ti peak hours on key corridor segments. LOS is based on travel time and delays, with standards set by the Highway Capacity Manual. The city aims for LOS C on collectors and LOS D on = arterials, with travel speeds determining the LOS. The existing (spring 2024) weekday PM peak ` hour travel speed LOS summary is presented in Table 1-5. _ Table 1-5 Existing (Spring 2024) Roadway Level of Service Overview Existing Corridor Roadway Extents Approach Speed Existing LOS 0 NB 23.8 A 1 3rd Avenue 7th Ave N to SR 104 SB 23.5 A = WB 26.8 A 2 Caspers St / Puget Dr 7th Ave N to 76th Ave W EB 25.7 A WB 19.8 C 3 Main St 84th Ave W to SR 104 EB 19.3 C WB 21.9 B 4 212th St SW SR 99 to 84th Ave W EB 19.7 C NB 22.2 B 5 100th Ave W Caspers St to SR 104 SB 23.9 B WB 23.2 C 6 Firdale Ave / 244th St SR 104 to NE 205th St EB 25.0 B 8th / SR 104 (northern NB 27.3 B 7 hallf Main Street to 100th Ave W SB 30.0 A WB 22.1 B 8 220th St 9th Ave to Western city limits EB 22.6 B NB 15.8 C 9 5th Ave Main St to SR 104 SB 18.1 B WB 22.5 A 10 228th Ave 73rd PI W to 95th PI W EB 22.2 A NB 21.1 B 11 84th Ave Main St to 238th St SB 23.2 A NB 28.1 B 12 SR 104 (southern half) 100th Ave W to Southern city limits SB 31.4 A 13 SR 99 (southern half) 228th St to 244th St NB 25.6 C Q EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1175 Packet Pg. 294 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 7.B.a November 2024 SIB 29.8 C NB 18.7 D 14 SR 99 (northern half) Northern city limits to 228th St SIB 23.9 C NB 21.8 B 15 76th Ave Northern city limits to 220th St SIB 23.7 B Previously, the city measured LOS at intersections, based on vehicle delay as measured by the Highway Capacity Manual. Shifting to a methodology based on corridor travel speed time reflects a broader focus on corridor -wide mobility and user experience, rather than isolated intersection performance. The city's LOS standards are shown in Table 1-6. Table 1-6 Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards Facility LOS Standard City Streets Arterials: LOS D or better (except state routes) Collectors: LOS C or better State Highways of Regional Significance SR 99 north of SR 104, SR 524: LOS E or better State Highways of Statewide Significance SR 104., SR99 south of SR 104: not subject to city Standard, but identify situations where WSDOT standard LOS D is not met. Existing roadway LOS in the City of Edmonds are shown in Figure 1-4. The results of the LOS analysis indicate that all the studied roadways currently meet City LOS standards. In addition to roadway LOS, the map also shows intersection performance. The only intersection not operating well is the intersection of SR 104 (Edmonds Way) and 238th Street SW, a two-way stop -controlled intersection that reports LOS F for the worst movement at the intersection. This intersection involves low -volume side streets that experience high vehicle delays during the PM peak hour. 1761 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 295 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-4 Existing (2023) Roadway Level of Service LEGEND Corridor LOS �—A-C D E F Intersection LOS • A-C �D OF Intersection Control U Signal VRoundabout ❑ Stop OIntersection Not Owne By City Railway Edmonds City Limits I ENC=MILIES 0 0.5 1 7.B.a November 2024 c �a a N = m t L IZ fi 0 U 5G b b 10o1 ,term fT — "Or" fT fw IMTM fT f W t I < Iff TM fT Sw fT SW IWrw fT SW i `991 o-rH tT fw MIT"fT SW '� 2I1TM fT P/V I { �4 O * 114TM11 sW 1 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1177 Packet Pg. 296 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 1.3. Traffic Safety November 2024 Collision records for the most recent complete five-year period were reviewed for all collisions reported within the City of Edmonds. Historical safety data was collected from WSDOT for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022. A review of collision history was performed to identify potential safety issues for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Figure 1-5 summarizes the annual citywide collisions between 2018 and 2022. Figure 1-5 Citywide Collision Rates (2018-2022) 140 132 127 120 0 100 v v 80 a V) 0 60 v 40 20 1 0 — 2018 91 78 5 3 2 3 2019 2020 2021 2022 Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes All Crashes 94 Overall annual collisions have decreased in Edmonds since 2018. The large decrease in 2020 is due to traffic volume decreases resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As traffic volumes have `returned to normal' the total number of annual collisions have increased but have not returned to pre-COVID levels. Similar to total collision numbers, annual fatal and serious injury collisions decreased significantly in 2020, and have since increased, but have not returned to pre-COVID highs. Figure 1-6 shows a map of the collision locations within Edmonds for the same data period. 1781 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 c O .y d N N N Packet Pg. 297 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-6 Citywide Collisions Map (2018 — 2022) LEGEND Intersection Related Cras o Single Crash 0 Lower # of Crashes C^ Higher # of Crashes Non -Intersection Related O Bicycle Crash O Pedestrian Crash Fatal Crash Serious Injury Crash Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits am • ' -::�=IMILES 1 7.B.a November 2024 _ N N = m >i to a E 'O o ° o° 0 ' 142TH SI Sw ° Q O I TSTk, -WTHSTSW 0 .y TOOTH ST SW' r z 9 3M I H ST sw N iMTH ST SW N O 0 O i 13 Q o o4 0 ' (6) 00 0 / 0 O E O OD° 4 ° boo o c o O 717TM ST SVN During the five-year study period, there were a high number of crashes along 99, including two fatal crashes (pedestrian) and 19 crashes with serious injury, including several crashes EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 179 Packet Pg. 298 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Other corridors with multiple crashes involving pedestrians and/or bicyclists include 9th Ave S/100th Ave W, 5th Ave S, Main St, SR 104, and 76th Ave W. Most crashes involving fatalities, serious injuries, pedestrians, or bicyclists took place on principal roads and major or minor arterials, but at least three pedestrian -involved crashes caused serious injury occurred on local streets. Between 2018 and 2022 there were 71 pedestrian collisions and 36 cyclist collisions within Edmonds. Generally, pedestrian collisions were more severe, 28 percent of which resulted in a serious or fatal injury, while 11 percent of bicycle collisions resulted in a serious injury. Intersection Crash Rates The crash rate was calculated for each study intersection in terms of collisions per million entering vehicles (MEVs). Generally, intersections that have collision rates below 1 crash per MEVs do not warrant further safety study. In Edmonds, there are two locations with collision rates over 1.0 per MEV, as shown in Table 1-7. Table 1-7 Intersections with Elevated Collision Rates Collisions Collisions Approach Rear Head Pedestrian / Location per Year per MEV Fixed Object Turn End On Bicyclist Angle Sideswipe SR 99 / 228th St 12.6 1.08 0 4 30 0 0 21 6 Sw SR 99 / 220th St 17.6 1.16 0 6 41 0 1 13 19 Sw SR 99 / 228th St 12.6 1.08 0 4 30 0 0 21 Sw As shown in the table, the locations with observed crash rates exceeding the critical crash rates include the intersections of 220th Street SW and 228th Street SW of SR 99. The most common collision type at both intersections was rear -end collisions. Rear -end collisions are common at signalized intersections, when drivers may rapidly alter vehicle speeds while approaching the intersection in response to signal timing changes or turning vehicles. Angle and sideswipe were the most common collision type after rear -end collisions. While there were no recorded fatalities at these intersections, there were 48 injury collisions or approximately one-third of the total collisions at these intersections. 1.4. Freight Routes The Washington State Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) classifies highways, county roads, and city streets according to the average annual gross truck tonnage they carry Truck tonnage values are derived from actual or estimated truck traffic count data that is converted into average weights by truck type. The FGTS uses five truck classifications, T-1 through T-5, depending on the annual gross tonnage the roadway carries. • T-1: more than 10 million tons per year • T-2: 4 million to 10 million tons per year • T-3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year • T-4: 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year • T-5: at least 20,000 tons in 60 days and less than 100,000 tons per year 1801 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 299 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Routes with the highest annual gross tonnage, T-1 and T-2 routes, are also identified as Strategic Freight Corridors. Within Edmonds, as shown in Figure 1-7, SR 104, SR 524 and SR 99 are identified as T-3 routes. Additionally, 76th Ave W, Firdale Avenue and 3rd Ave S are identified as T-4 routes. Beyond these primary routes, delivery vehicles use many other streets to reach their final destinations. A few areas prohibit certain types of vehicles. The downtown area between SR 104 and 9th Ave S only allows single unit trucks, while SR 524, Olympic View Drive within the city, and a few other roads are prohibited for hauling. Figure 1-7 WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) Map LEGEND FGTS Class T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4 — T-5 Railway Edmonds City Limits 2. i MILI 0 IV 0.5 t t r �R 4� ~b i E EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 181 C O T 0) N N N Packet Pg. 300 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 1.5. Transit The following section describes the existing service, ridership and facilities provided by Community Transit. Community Transit currently operates 10 bus routes through Edmonds and maintains 154 bus stops and five park & ride facilities. Community Transit, the major provider of public transit for Snohomish County, operates three types of transit service in the city: • Fixed bus route service • Rideshare services Dial -A -Ride Transit (DART) paratransit service Fixed Route Service Fixed bus routes are local or commuter services that operate on a standardized schedule. shows the bus routes that serve the city. Most of this service is provided by Community Transit, although Sound Transit connections are available along 1-5. SWIFT Bus Rapid Transit also operates through the city along SR 99. Table 3-18 summarizes bus routes serving the city, which provide two-way service between destinations in the city and surrounding areas, from morning through evening. Commuter bus routes serving the city, which provide service to major employment destinations in Snohomish and King Counties, are also shown Figure 1-8. Commuter routes typically operate only during the weekday morning and evening peak commute periods. Every Community Transit bus is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs. All buses are also equipped with bicycle racks. Community Transit currently operates the following routes within Edmonds: • Route 101 — provides local service between the Mariner Park and Ride in Shoreline and Aurora Village in Everett. During the week, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Route 102 — provides local service between Edmonds Station and Lynwood City Center Station. During the week, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. On Saturday, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. On Sunday, the service operates every 30 minutes from 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m and every hour from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. • Route 112 — provides service from Mountlake Terrace Station to Ash Way Park & Ride. During the week, the service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every hour from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the weekends, service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every hour from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Route 114 — provides service from Aurora Village to the Lynwood City Center Station. During the week, the service operates every 30 minutes from approximately 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every hour from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturdays, the service operates every hour from 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. and on Sundays, it operates every hour from 7:45 a.m to 8:45 p.m. • Route 119 — provides in -county commuter service between Mountlake Terrace and Ash Way P&R, Monday through Friday. This service provides trips every 30 minutes between approximately 5:45 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and every hour between 8:50 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. on weekdays (every 30 minutes between 2:50 p.m. and 5:50 p.m.). On Saturdays, it 1821 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 301 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 provides trips every hour between 6:10 a.m. and 9:10 p.m. and on Sundays, it provides trips every hour between 8:10 a.m. and 8:10 p.m. • Route 130 — provides commuter service between Edmonds Station and Lynnwood Transit Center. This service provides trips once every 30 minutes from approximately 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and every hour from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturdays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. On Sundays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. • Route 166 — provides service between Edmonds Station and Silver Firs. On weekdays, the service provides trips once every 30 minutes from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and every hour from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. On Saturdays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 5:50 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. On Sundays, it provides trips every hour from approximately 6:50 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. • Swift Blue Line (Route 701) — provides Community Transit's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service every 10-12 minutes on weekdays and every 15-20 minutes on early mornings, evenings and weekends between Everett Station and Shoreline North/185th Station. • Route 909 — provides service from Edmonds Station to Mountlake Terrace Station. This service provides trips about every 45 minutes from approximately 5:25 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays (Saturday service stops at 10:20 p.m.). Throughout the day, there are certain one -hour intervals. On Sundays, it provides trips about every 45 minutes from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Transit routes and run times available from Community Transit are summarized in Table 1-8. Table 1-8 May 2023 Community Transit Routes and Daily Ridership Route Number Route Description Hours of Operation Route 101 Aurora Village to Mariner Park and Ride Weekdays (5:00 am — 11:30 pm) Saturdays (7:00 am - 10:20 pm) Sundays (7:00 am — 9:20 pm) Route 102 Edmonds Station to Lynwood City Weekdays (5:00 am — 11:00 pm) Center Station Saturdays (5:45 am — 10:00 pm) Sundays (6:45 am — 9:00 pm) Route 112 Mountlake Terrace Station to Ash Way Weekdays (5:00 am — 10:30 pm) Park & Ride Weekends (7:00 am — 9:30 pm) Route 114 Aurora Village Transit Center to Weekdays (5:00 am — 10:00 pm) Lynwood City Center Station Saturdays (6:45 am — 10:00 pm) Sundays (7:45 am — 9:00 pm) Route 119 Mountlake Terrace to Ash Way P&R Weekdays (6:35 am — 10:30 pm) Saturdays (6:10 am - 9:45 pm) Sundays (8:10 am — 8:45 pm) Route 130 Lynwood City Center Station to Weekdays (4:30 am — 10:00 pm) Edmonds Station Saturdays (6:45 am — 10:15 pm) Sundays (7:45 am — 9:20 pm) Route 166 Edmonds Station to Silver Firs Weekdays (5:00 am — 12:00 am) Saturdays (5:50 am — 10:50 pm) Sundays (6:50 am — 9:50 pm) Swift Blue Line (701) Everett Station and Shoreline Weekdays (4:15 am — 12:30 am) North/185th Station Saturdays (5:00 am — 11:30 pm) Sundays (6:00 am — 10:45 pm) Route 909 Edmonds Station to Mountlake Terrace Weekdays (5:25 am — 12:00 am) Station Saturdays (5:25 am — 10:30 pm) Sundays (7:00 am — 10:30 pm) EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1183 Packet Pg. 302 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Figure 1-8 shows Community Transit's current fixed route service map operating in and around the City of Edmonds. a m Figure 1-8 Community Transit Fixed Routes in Edmonds w e< o 4 168th St SW 176th St SW LYNNWOOD Edmonds Station/ QQ Ferry Terminal - -1 166 416 196th St SW EDMONDS COLLEGE Edmonds College P Transit Center Orange Line 114 Im Lr Edmonds Park & Ride 3 405 871 220th St S'.'. z cUMONDS IP 3 188th St SW a > a Q -0 N 00 v 00 LO O 20 7Ln 208 1C9—D:- 228th St SW 3 3 > >> at 00 3 — 238th St SW a 244th St SW NE 205th St N 200th St O W Z Aurora Village a Transit Center B le 101 114 130 NE 185th St 1841 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 113 ZIP Lyi OrE 114 421 228th Mountlake Terrace Transit Center 111 112 119 130 410 413 415 435 810 871 512 513 Packet Pg. 303 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Paratransit Service November 2024 Community Transit also provides paratransit services for patrons who cannot use fixed -route bus services due to disability, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This service provides curb -to -curb paratransit service within 3/4 mile of all local fixed -routes during hours of fixed -route operation. Community Transit currently provides Dial -A -Ride Transit (DART) paratransit service to eligible riders who are unable to use fixed route bus service due to a disability. Service is available to all origins and destinations within 0.75 mile of local, non - commuter bus routes. Vanpool Program Community transit also offers vanpool services for citizens who wish to carpool to work. Vanpools must consist of at least three riders and can accommodate up to 12 per vanpool group. Users pay a fare based on the daily round trip miles and size of the van used while Community transit will provide the van (including routing service and maintenance), gas, insurance and pay any highway tolls. Park -and -Rides Within Edmonds, there are five officially designated park and ride lots. The largest facility is the Edmonds park -and -ride lot located at 72nd Avenue West and 213th Place SW. This facility, which has a capacity for 256 cars, is owned by WSDOT and operated by Community Transit. This facility offers direct access to routes 405, 871 and provides a one block walk to the nearest Swift Blue line BRT. Table 1-9 summarizes the park -and -ride lots that serve Edmonds. Table 1-9 Edmonds Park and Rides Facility Routes Served Parking Capacity (if available) Edmonds Park & Ride 405, 871, Swift Blue 256 Edmonds Station 116, 130, 196, 416 -250 Edmonds Lutheran Church 115 12 Edgewood Baptist Church 119 10 Korean United Presbyterian Church 416 58 Outside of the city, the Lynnwood Transit Center and Aurora Village Transit Center are the major hubs for transferring between Community Transit local routes. Community Transit routes connect with King County Metro service at Aurora Village, Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, and Bothell; Everett Transit in the City of Everett; the Washington State Ferry at the Edmonds and Mukilteo Terminals; with Sound Transit at various park -and- ride lots in the south Snohomish County; with Link Light Rail service at the Northgate Transit Center and Island Transit in the City of Stanwood. King County Metro Transit King County Metro does not provide local service within Edmonds, but connections are available between Community Transit and Metro routes at the Aurora Village Transit Center just south of the city. Sound Transit Express Bus Sound Transit provides regional bus service to the urban portions of Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, but does not have an established express bus stop in Edmonds. Sound Transit express bus service is available at transit centers and park -and -ride lots in the vicinity of Edmonds (Swamp Creek, Lynnwood Transit Center, and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center) and can be accessed by Community Transit. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1185 Packet Pg. 304 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Rail Service Passenger rail service in Edmonds is provided by Sound Transit's Sounder commuter rail and Amtrak's intercity rail. The rail station is located at 211 Railroad Avenue and can be accessed by Community Transit. Sounder Commuter Rail Operated by Sound Transit, the Sounder commuter rail line operates between Seattle and Everett, with stops in Edmonds and Mukilteo. Through a partnership with Amtrak, Amtrak trains are also available for commuters along this route. Sounder operates four southbound trains during the morning commute period and four northbound trains during the evening commute period. Amtrak operates one additional train in each direction during both the morning commute period and the evening commute period. Additional parking is needed at the train station to accommodate the rising number of daily transit riders using this service. Sound Transit currently leases a parking lot from various property owners. Amtrak Service Amtrak operates two routes with stops in Edmonds: the Amtrak Cascades and the Empire Builder. Amtrak Cascades Edmonds serves as a stop along the Seattle — Vancouver route. Service is daily, with two northbound trains and two southbound trains stopping in Edmonds per day. From Edmonds, the two northbound trains terminate in Vancouver, British Columbia. Both southbound Cascades trains originate in Vancouver, BC. The Cascades route's northbound service provides connections to Everett, Mount Vernon, and Bellingham in Washington State, and Surrey, Richmond, and Vancouver in British Columbia. Travelers who wish to take rail south to destinations between Seattle and Portland are best served by traveling to Seattle to take the Seattle —Portland route. Empire Builder The Empire Builder provides cross-country service between Seattle and Chicago. Its route traverses the states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Service is daily, with one eastbound train departing from Edmonds each evening (5:27 pm). One westbound train arrives in Edmonds each morning (10:35 am). Washington State Ferries The Edmonds -Kingston ferry route connects the northern portion of the Kitsap Peninsula and the Olympic Peninsula with northern King and southern Snohomish Counties. The route is 4.5 nautical miles long, and takes approximately 30 minutes to traverse. The Edmonds -Kingston route operates seven days per week year-round, with average headways ranging between 35 and 70 minutes. In 2013, the Edmonds -Kingston route carried 3.09 million people, at an average of 8,465 passengers per day. This is slightly less than the 4.3 million people the route carried in 2006 1861 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 305 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 The annual Washington State Ferries Traffic Statistics Report indicates that in -vehicle boardings were the most prevalent, with about 86 percent of passengers boarding in this manner on the average weekday. Walk-on passengers constituted 14 percent of all passengers on an average weekday. 1.6. Active Transportation Facilities The active transportation network consists of facilities for residents and visitors to participate in active transportation modes and recreational activities in the City of Edmonds. A combination of on -street facilities and off-street pathways provide the core network for walkers, cyclists, and other non -motorized users to travel. These facilities can be used for many of the same purposes as personal vehicles and transit, including commuter travel, grocery store trips, and other errands within the City. Active transportation facilities, particularly off-street pathways, are also used for recreational trips or for access to parks and other recreational destinations. Pedestrian Facilities In 2002, the City of Edmonds completed its Comprehensive Walkway Plan. The plan included goals and objectives for non -motorized transportation in the city, in addition to a walkway inventory, a review of facility standards, and recommendations for walkway projects. The Walkway Plan has been updated in subsequent years, culminating in a full update as part of the 2015 plan. Pedestrian Facility Inventory Pedestrian facilities within the city include sidewalks, walkways, roadway shoulders, and off - road trails. Sidewalks are the primary pedestrian facility within downtowns and developed areas. Along with off-street trails, sidewalks are the primary facility type for pedestrians. Cyclists may also use sidewalks within many of these jurisdictions provided they yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Sidewalks within the City of Edmonds are typically provided on both sides of the street in the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. Figure 1-9 shows the existing sidewalks on one or both sides of the street in the City. Figure 1-9 shows that the sidewalk system is most complete inside the core area bounded by SR 104, 92nd Avenue W, and SR 524. Outside of this area, sidewalks are primarily located along roads classified as collectors or arterials. Raised and striped walkways are generally associated with schools and provide safe walking routes. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1187 Packet Pg. 306 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-9 Existing Pedestrian Facilities LEGEND — Sidewalk Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits 1 .1 MIL, , 0.5 1 1881 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 7.B.a November 2024 Famw b ! IISTH IT sw 1 TSTH f T SW WIN IT sw t Z Z $ + ISITH IT SW 2WT1. T sw 2MTH IT SW 206TH IT SW 212TH IT SW f Z Z i 226TH IT SW Packet Pg. 307 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Bicycle Facilities November 2024 The city prepared a comprehensive Bikeway Plan in 2009. This plan was revised as part of the previous transportation master plan update to outline a list of improvement projects for the bicycle system. The types of recommended bicycle facilities range from shared -use paths to bike lanes to bicycle parking. • Shared use paths and trails — off-street facilities that cater to both pedestrians and cyclists. Where paved, these facilities provide a high amenity connection for nonmotorized users of all ages and all abilities. • Bike lanes — portions of roadways that have been designated by striping, signing, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use by cyclists. • Bike sharrows or common lanes- shared streets used by bikes and cars. Signed shared roadways are shared roadways that have been identified as preferred bike routes by posting bike route signs. Sharrows are commonly used to indicate where on the roadway a cyclist should ride, and also to remind motorists to share the lane with bicycles when present. Note that these bicycle facilities can be used by human -powered and electric -assisted bicycles Given the hilly terrain in Edmonds, the use of electric -assisted bicycles is expected to continue to increase. Bicycle Facility Inventory Figure 1-10 shows the location of existing bicycle facilities within the city. The Interurban Trail, which links the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Everett, runs through the southeastern portion of Edmonds. Trails are also located along the city's beaches and within city parks. There are also easy connections for cyclists to ferries, Sound Transit's Sounder service, and Community Transit. Bicycles are allowed on all these systems. WSF provides a reduced fare for bicycles, Sound Transit provides bike racks, and all Community Transit vehicles have bike racks. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1189 Packet Pg. 308 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 1-10 Existing Bicycle Facilities LEGENU Existing Bike Lanes Inside City ■ ■ Outside City Sharrow or Common Bike Route Inside City Outside City Existing Bike Trails/Paths Inside City Outside City Regional Trails Railway Edmonds City Limits PUGI T OS CA-111 ST ? O / a = Q � r0 � ' L Y W �f ,I I ' a :1 MILES ■ ■ ■ ■ 0 05 1 1901 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 7.B.a November 2024 A N ETolh IaK a^. ----'-#STN IT SW b I)STNlT fW 1 �} V MTN IT SW 1 : _ ♦ L S ISf MfT 1W ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ]OSTN IT fW ■ `� ■ :1f1N STEW ■ ■ O 1WTN ST fW Packet Pg. 309 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2. Forecasts & Evaluation November 2024 Edmonds's Transportation Plan is developed based on the evaluation of the existing transportation system and future transportation system needs based on planned future growth. The City of Edmonds selected a 2044 horizon year. Year 2044 provides a long-range look at the transportation system needed to support anticipated growth in the city and other communities in Snohomish County. The year 2044 also corresponds to the current planning horizon for the Comprehensive Plan overall and associated population and employment forecasts adopted in the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies. Travel forecasts have been developed and analysis has been conducted for average weekday conditions during the PM peak hour. The weekday PM peak hour generally has the highest overall traffic volumes in the community and thus provides the basis for identifying capacity - related improvement needs. The travel forecasts provide a technical basis for identifying the transportation improvement projects in the Transportation Systems Plan (Chapter 3). 2.1. Travel Forecast Model Primary analyses of the 2044 traffic forecasts were initially based on the following travel forecasting assumptions: • Committed improvement projects in Edmonds's current Transportation Improvement c Program (TIP) ° .y • Improvement projects in available transportation plans from adjacent jurisdictions • Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Transportation Vision 2050 Update Regional N Capacity Projects List (as of May 2022) N • WSDOT's 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) • City of Edmonds's forecast land use data U_ • PSRC 2050 Land Use forecasts and regional trip end data from the 2050 regional travel 0 demand model CU a. Based on these assumptions, travel forecasts were developed using Edmonds's travel demand model. This model is a tool that is used to convert existing and future land uses into weekday vehicle trips. The Edmonds travel demand model was updated to reflect existing 2023 conditions and was used as the basis for preparing 2044 travel demand forecasts for the Edmonds UGA. The following provides an overview of the land use assumptions, planned network improvements, and the alternatives analysis. Baseline Transportation Network As a part of the forecast 2044 conditions no transportation improvements were identified that are planned and funded that would be completed by 2044. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 191 Packet Pg. 310 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2.2. Forecast Methodology November 2024 A strong relationship exists between land use and the transportation facilities necessary to provide mobility within the community. Future transportation improvements recommended in the Transportation Projects and Programs Section have been defined to support the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The 2044 forecasts of land use growth throughout the City and its Urban Growth Area (UGA) were developed based on the land use growth estimates from the Land Use Chapter. The Edmonds Travel Demand Model was developed in 2023 and is used as a basis for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update and the 2024 Transportation Plan to determine future traffic forecasts. The model accounts for the number of households and employees within the City and converts those into weekday PM peak hour trips. These trips were then converted to travel modes and allocated to City roadways to understand the overall impacts on the transportation system for the proposed 2044 land use. Table 2-1 summarizes the existing and forecast land use assumptions (from the Land Use Element) that form the basis of the transportation forecasting. Table 2-1 City of Edmonds Land Use Growth Land Use Existing Forecast 2044 Increase Households 19,219 32,912 +13,693 Jobs 10,309 14,550 +4,241 Source: Land Use Element As shown in Table 2-1, by 2044 the number of households is forecast to increase by 13,693 (or approximately a 71 percent increase). The number of jobs could increase by 4,241 (or a 41 percent increase). 2.3. Forecast Evaluation The alternative analysis is based on the land use forecast described above and used to identify transportation needs for Edmonds, develop the framework for the transportation network, and ultimately the 20-year transportation improvement project list. The evaluation is completed using the City's travel demand model to forecast transportation demands and then applying the multimodal level of service (LOS) standards to determine both vehicular and active transportation needs. The results of the alternatives analyses are used to develop a recommended 2044 transportation network with improvements. Traffic Operations Consistent with existing conditions and methodologies, weekday PM peak hour traffic speeds were evaluated across the collector and arterial network. Forecast travel speeds were calculated by adding additional intersection delay incurred by traffic growth between existing and future 2044 forecast conditions along each corridor. Forecast 2044 roadway LOS is shown in Figure 2-1. 1921 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 C O .T d N N N Packet Pg. 311 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-1 Forecast 2044 Roadway Level of Service LEGEND Corridor LOS ` A-C F D E F Intersection LOS •A -C D E 0F Intersection Control Signal CRoundabout Stop r Intersection Not Owne By City Railway Edmonds City Limits MILE 0 05 7.B.a November 2024 c �a a N = m t L r Q 0 U II_ �a s_ will_ INTH iT sw _Vi V d I•d, I T&TN sT sw INh1 fT sW Iii IUTH fT SW rsw :WTH sT SW `g91 :oml sT sw IW TH 1T sw I 1 :, ITN fT ny c �4 a * IUTN SI SW EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1193 Packet Pg. 312 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Forecast 2044 roadway operations generally result in speed decreases compared to existing conditions. However, the roadway LOS standard is only exceeded on SR 99 in the northbound direction from the northern city limits to 228th Street. The speeds are forecast to decrease to LOS F without any improvements. While Edmonds has adopted a roadway travel speed -based methodology for measuring roadway LOS, intersection operations will continue to play an important role in roadway travel speeds. While only US 99 is forecast to operate below LOS standard, four intersections were identified as not performing well during the development of the travel speed forecasts. The intersections include: • 76th Ave/Olympic View Dr (all -way stop controlled) • 88th Ave W/Puget Dr (two-way stop -controlled) • SR 99/228th St (signalized) • Edmonds Way/238th St SW (two-way stop -controlled) The Transportation Projects and Programs provides a list of projects or programs to address these operational deficiencies. Active Transportation Network Vision The City's vision for the future roadway network is to provide active mode facilities on all roadways unless special circumstances make it prohibitive. The City's previous comprehensive plan and capital facilities plan identifies numerous improvement projects to install sidewalks and/or multi- use paths along roadways within the city that currently lack active mode facilities. These improvements are being implemented as part of identified improvement projects or through the ADA and sidewalk improvement program. As part of Edmonds Municipal Code 18.80.015 (Complete Streets), the city requires that all new transportation projects provide appropriate accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and persons of all abilities. The City's recently developed Street Typology report also outlines standardized roadway designs across each roadway in the city. Edmonds also requires developers to provide street frontage upgrades in accordance with their street design standards. These programs have helped the city achieve parts of the active transportation vision; however, reliance on developer -implemented improvements alone would result in gaps within the bicycle and pedestrian network. The planned pedestrian and bicycle networks, shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3, respectively, identifies the future vision for a comprehensive network of active transportation facilities to serve forecasted growth. The city envisions an interconnected system of on -road and off -road facilities, that include sidewalks, pathways, shared -use trails, and key connections. The pedestrian network contains a series of Primary and Secondary Routes. Corridors identified as Primary or Secondary Routes are not indicative of a hierarchy for future active transportation facility development, rather they are used to make a distinction between routes that are more regional or that extend completely through the community (primary), and those that serve to make the second leg of the journey to connect to destinations, extend into neighborhoods, or complete a loop (secondary). Table 2-2 further defines the functions of each tier within the Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network. 1941 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 313 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 2-2 Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Definitions Hierarchy System Function Primary Network Backbone of the system. Offers direct connections to majority of important community destinations, usually on arterials or collectors. Primary Network routes are often the most attractive route in terms of convenience in urban areas. Secondary Network Supportive to the Primary Network, often providing system continuity by connecting segments of the primary network with on -street or off-street facilities. Secondary Network routes sometimes offer more comfortable routes on quieter streets, although the route may not be as direct as the Primary network. Local Streets This encompasses most streets within the City (including residential neighborhood streets). While not specifically identified within the Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network, many of these roadways provide pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities in line with roadway design standards. Other Streets provide access to the Primary and Secondary Networks. Trails Trails represent the off-street pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the City. Trails often provide the direct connectivity of Primary Network routes but are located along alignments away from roadways (creating a more comfortable pedestrian and bicycle environment). Source: Transpo Group, 2024 It should be noted that the roadways within the Planned Transportation Plan Network are not the only roadways within the city designated to have pedestrian facilities. As indicated in the street design standards, most roadways within the City are required to provide some level of pedestrian facilities. The Pedestrian Transportation Network is not meant to define the type, width, and locations of these facilities for Primary and Secondary Network roadways. Instead, the roadway design standards and the street typology report designate the types of facilities planned for each roadway based on its functional classification and/or street typology. The Planned Transportation Plan Network is intended to lay out the active transportation vision for the city, not to designate the pedestrian facilities for each roadway. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1195 Packet Pg. 314 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-2 Planned Pedestrian Network LEGEND Pedestrian Route Type Primary Secondary Local Street Trail - - Route Outside City Limits Railway Edmonds City Limits 1961 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 7.B.a November 2024 c �a • �.,,, a N As •'.�dit�t�fL�'L.... . C. i • \r • i �' i • ynnwdod - Transit Center 1'Mile ,... --....mot-i... I� IMM ■Tiw Packet Pg. 315 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Unlike the pedestrian network, where corridors are identified as Primary or Secondary Routes, the bicycle network identifies the preferred bicycle facility on each network (as shown in Figure 2-3). This network was developed iteratively, with feedback from city staff, the transportation advisory committee and the previous comprehensive plan bicycle network. Ultimately, City staff identified specific corridor treatments for bicyclists along each roadway and removed most shared use facilities from the planned network in favor of dedicated facilities to promote bicyclist safety for all ages and abilities. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 197 c 0 .y d N N N Packet Pg. 316 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-3 Planned Bicycle Network LEGEND Bicycle Facility Type Bike Lane Multi Use Path Shared Road — Multi Use Trail Further Study Needed Outside City Connections Q Proposed Ped / Bike Bridge A Mountlake Terrace Lightrail Station Railway Edmonds City Limits i I 9• • 1 2� y� M1.11LE6 0 05 1 Bike Lanes only Considered on Roadways with ADT > 3.500 7.B.a November 2024 IL - risHr�^ N m r a E "TN ti: - e�r+.w` �b WETH ST 1. ♦ Z Lynnwood Transit Center ,K,HST 1 Mile [91 20.1H IT 1W 120T W ; t O Z s 31 a 31 44 [UHOM" �T" V .KO.. JITH Sf SW Ll... f� 1104 7MTH ST SW 1981 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 _ O T 6L N N N Packet Pg. 317 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Active Transportation Level of Service November 2024 Bicycle, pedestrian, and trail facilities play a vital role in the City's transportation environment. The Edmonds active transportation system is comprised of facilities that promote mobility without the aid of motorized vehicles. A well -established system encourages healthy recreational activities, reduces vehicle demand on roadways, and enhances safety within the community. As described in Chapter 1 the active transportation LOS standard is based on the presence of facilities along designated routes. Based on the system plan networks and LOS criteria, pedestrian and bicycle networks were evaluated and summarized in Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5, respectively. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 199 c 0 .y d N N N Packet Pg. 318 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-4 Pedestrian LOS LEGEND Route Level of Service Primary, C, Primary. In Primary, N, Secondary Secondary Railway Edmonds 2001 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 7.B.a November 2024 a N � 6W* Q �w E O U w CU L Is�1s1 R f11V �i N m L lrsTw sr sw O ■ssTw n sw O 3 Lynnwood Transit Center 1 Mile —♦ )"7H sT I 7M1M ST fW 1M1.. sT sw sr sw ro� u c O y 6L N N N Packet Pg. 319 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-5 Bicycle LOS LEGEND Route Level of Service I = Complete i Incomplete No Facilities — Further Study Needed © Ped/Bike Bridge (Not Yet Constructed) AQ Mountlake Terrace Lig Railway Edmonds City Limits 0 0.5 4 MILES 1 7.B.a November 2024 -nm N tir PIN i�trtw '7174 ST SW NTH sT Iw 3 i s x r Lynnwood Transit Center 1 Mile MM ST tW 2"TH sT sw "TH IT SW IT SW In c O y d N N N EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1201 Packet Pg. 320 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 As shown in Figure 2-4, the pedestrian system meets LOS standards in most of the designated pedestrian routes of the city. The northern and southern sections of the city are missing facilities. Many of the missing sidewalks are along secondary or local roadways. In contrast, the bicycle system LOS shown in Figure 2-5 does not meet LOS standards in many areas of the city. The city lacks bicycle facilities along some of the major corridors, including the State Routes 99, 104 and 524 (S 196th Street). The long-term project list seeks to implement bicycle lanes or multi -use pathways to achieve an acceptable LOS for the bicycle network. Transit LOS The transit LOS should ideally be based on transit speeds and reliability. However, due to the lack of available travel speed data for the recently realigned Community Transit routes, general roadway speeds were used as a proxy for transit speeds (see Table 1-4). Given the forecast roadway LOS summarized in the Figure 2-1, the resulting forecast 2044 transit LOS is summarized in Figure 2-6. 2021 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 321 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-6 Forecast 2044 Transit LOS LEGEND • Transit Stop Transit LOS Good Acceptable ri Fail Railway Edmonds City Limits n,r, So w _ — c ra ,T••T � c z i S • .. bw >• L IR 7 � MILES hr70-5 1 7.B.a November 2024 m"" ft A ' &IT. n SW 0 ')frH sT fw Pod � I KTN IT sw z g f•TN T i SW �TfTM fT SW ]0•TH•T SW i {�q yam] 7 �ofTH sT sw •• T••T"fT SW 3 • � • :urNST•w • I"TH ST iw 's EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1203 Packet Pg. 322 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2.4. Transportation Projects & Programs November 2024 The existing and future transportation needs analysis and the proposed modal plans for the components described above were utilized to develop a list of multimodal transportation improvement projects to support growth in the City of Edmonds. The project improvements address safety, capacity, connectivity, and expanded active transportation facilities. Improvements also cover upgrades to existing roads to support the forecast economic development and growth in the city. The roadway and intersection projects incorporate needs for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders that will use the same corridors The projects were categorized into two primary types: • Roadway and Intersection Projects • Active Transportation Projects Roadway and Intersection Improvements Roadway or intersection improvements were identified where existing or forecast operational deficiencies are anticipated with growth in and around the City of Edmonds. The projects are t 0 intended to improve operations at the identified intersections to improve intersection operations, corridor travel time or improve safety. Some of the spot/intersection improvements were �— previously identified as a need in the 6-year transportation improvement program and/or the c 2015 Transportation Element and should continue to be considered to support growth into 2044. 0 .y The roadway and intersection improvement projects are summarized in Table 2-3 and Figure 2-7. N N N 2041 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 323 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Table 2-3 Roadway and Intersection Projects November 2024 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1205 Packet Pg. 324 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 7.B.a November 2024 Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description Project Cost Priority (2024 $) 1-01 76th Ave. W at intersection Add left turn lane on east and west approaches, $11,640,000 Medium @ 220th St. removing split phase, add bike lanes and SW sidewalk improvements Intersection Improvements 1-02 SR 524 at intersection Design intersection improvements (RAB or $1,450,000 Low (196th St. signal) and addition of guardrail on the west side SW) @ 88th of intersection due to 12' vertical drop (grade. Ave W. adjustment to improve sight distance to be Intersection considered). Improvements 1-03 Main St. @ at intersection Installation of traffic signal or mini -roundabout. $1,370,000 Medium 9th Ave. 1-04 Westgate / at intersection Provide safety improvements within proximity to $4,460,000 Medium SR-104 @ the intersection by providing better access 100th Ave. W management on all approaches Intersection Access Management 1-05 SR-104 @ at intersection Provide C-Curb with left turn channelization for $290,000 Low 95th PI. W access management. Intersection Improvements 1-06 SR-104 @ at intersection Install traffic signal and other intersection $1,560,000 Low 238th St. SW improvements. Intersection Improvements 1-07 SR-104 @ at intersection Extend bike lanes within proximity of intersection $2,570,000 Medium 76th Ave. W in northbound and southbound directions. Install Intersection APS on all corners and new ADA curb ramps. Improvements Add westbound right turn lane along SR-104 (-125 ft storage length) ITS-01 SR 104 236th St SW to 226th St Install ITS Adaptive System along SR-104 from $4,240,000 High SW 236th St. SW to 226th St. SW ITS-02 76TH AVE 206th St SW to 220th St Install ITS adaptive system from 206th St SW to $2,820,000 High SW 220th St SW R-01 84th Ave W 238th St — 238th St SW Widen roadway to add NB/SB left turn lanes at $18,680,000 Medium 220th Street and 228th Street intersections and 5' bike lanes. Add 7' sidewalks on each side of the roadway with 4' planter strip. R-02 228th St SW 95th PI W — SR 99 Widen roadway to add two-way left turn lane $24,760,000 Low along stretch or left turn lanes at specific intersections. Install multi -use path on one side of street. R-03 SR 99 244th St. SW to 238th St. Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $30,430,000 High SW utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at (Stage 3) Hwy 99 @ 238th St SW (additional northbound left turn lane). Install grade separated bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of roadway. 2061 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 325 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 R-04 SR 99 224th St. SW to 220th St. Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $38,800,000 High SW (Stage 4) utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 220th St SW (additional northbound / southbound / westbound left turn lane). Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-05 SR 99 216th St. SW to 212th St. Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $53,750,000 Low SW utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at (Stage 5) Hwy 99 @ 212th St SW (add left turn lane for northbound and southbound movements / bike lane for eastbound & westbound movements). Install grade separated bike lanes and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-06 SR-99 238th St. SW to 234th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and $24,280,000 Medium (Stage 6) utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-07 SR-99 234th St to 228th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, $45,370,000 Medium (Stage 7) utility upgrades, and capacity improvements at Hwy 99 @ 228th St SW. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-08 SR-99 228th St to 224th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and $41,870,000 Medium (Stage 8) utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. R-09 SR-99 220th St to 216th St Installation of planter strip, lighting upgrades, and $23,850,000 Medium (Stage 9) utility upgrades. Install grade separated bike lane and sidewalk on both sides of roadway. Source: Transpo Group, 2024 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1207 Packet Pg. 326 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-7 Roadway and Intersection Projects LEGEND • Intersection Project o Roadway Project Railway Edmonds City Limits Aye Sorel MILES i 1 L 7.B.a November 2024 � i13NT,T� A i limi NrN ST SW M� arm 116rN fT SW 4, (� .SSTT1 fT SW f. a�a f f Z�Z F 2 = i = IurN sr sw t ■ •V6310. ® ITSTN ST 3W r CASrf11S ST 4 r�we )DOT" ST 3w +` = e• 9 2111. ST SW —my: WC N O 1MTN ST SW or ,, W 1111TN ST SW aaaaaSl� 4 t ; , O� h Q, • R 02 Q { 2081 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 ® VI �' 1urH fr Sw Packet Pg. 327 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Active Transportation Projects While active transportation improvements will be incorporated into both the intersection and roadway improvements, separate active transportation specific improvements have been identified. Active transportation projects have been identified to increase accessibility and connectivity by completing missing links in the current trail, pedestrian, and bike systems and to increase opportunities for alternative modes of transportation such as walking and biking and reducing reliance on vehicles. The active transportation improvements include both projects that are already on the TIP as well as new improvements to support the Edmonds land use plan. The active transportation improvements are summarized in Table 2-4 and Figure 2-8. Table 2-4 2044 Transportation Improvement Project List: Active Transportation Project Cost Priority ID Roadway Extents Project Description (2024 $) BL-01 Main St 9th Ave to 84th Avenue (5 Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $570,000 High corners) BL-02 OLYMPIC AVE Main Street to Puget Drive Widen road to install 5' bike lanes; build curb, $8,020,000 Medium gutter, 5' sidewalk to design standards on one side of street BL-03 238TH ST SW SR 104 to 84th Ave W Widen road to install 5' bike lanes $520,000 High BL-04 9TH AVE Main Street to Caspers StreetRestripe and install 5' bike lanes $270,000 High BL-05 MAIN ST Ferry Terminal to 6th Avenue Widen roadway (narrow existing sidewalks) $8,290,000 High to install eastbound (uphill) bicycle lane, sharrows on westbound (downhill) BL-06 76th Ave W 220th St SW to SR 99 Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $190,000 High BL-07 224th St SW 76th Avenue W to Interurban Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $140,000 Medium Trail BL-08 9TH AVE S Bowdoin to Main St Restripe and install 5' bike lanes $120,000 Medium LSW-01 176 ST SW 72nd Ave W to 68th Ave SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,950,000 Medium standards LSW-02 72ND AVE W Olympic View Drive to 176th Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,200,000 Low St SW standards LSW-03 ANDOVER ST 184th ST SW to Olympic Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,200,000 Low View Drive standards LSW-04 232ND ST SW 100th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,170,000 Medium standards LSW-05 189TH PL SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,120,000 Medium standards LSW-06 191ST ST SW 80th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,970,000 Low standards LSW-07 184TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,070,000 Medium standards LSW-08 92ND AVE W 189th PI SW to 187th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,160,000 Low standards LSW-09 192ND ST SW 88th Ave W to 86th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,010,000 Low standards LSW-10 218TH ST SW 84th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,800,000 Medium standards LSW-11 216TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 86th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,030,000 Medium standards EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1209 Packet Pg. 328 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 7.B.a November 2024 Project Cost Priority ID Roadway Extents Project Description (2024 $) LSW-12 PARADISE LN SR 104 to 7th Ave S Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,390,000 Low standards LSW-13 6th AVE Elm Way to Pine St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,110,000 Medium standards LSW-14 12TH AVE N Existing sidewalk end to Vista Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,810,000 Low Way standards LSW-15 12TH AVE NW southern City limits to 238th Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,830,000 Low St SW standards LSW-16 188TH ST SW 92nd Ave W to 88th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,500,000 Low standards LSW-17 N MEADOWDALE RD 164th St SW to 68th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,160,000 Medium standards LSW-18 MEADOWDALE 75th PI W to Olympic View Dr Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $6,420,000 Medium BEACH RD standards LSW-19 80TH AVE W 188th St SW to Olympic View Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $6,160,000 Medium Drive standards LSW-20 OLYMPIC AVE Olympic View Drive to Puget Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $1,210,000 Medium Drive standards LSW-21 MAPLEWOOD DR Main Street to 200th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $4,410,000 Medium standards LSW-22 88TH AVE W 200th St SW to 196th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $2,090,000 Medium standards LSW-23 8TH AVE S 14th St SW to Elm St Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,900,000 Low standards LSW-24 95TH PL W 224th St SW to 220th St SW Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $2,240,000 Low standards LSW-25 82ND AVE W / 208th 83rd Ave W to 206th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,260,000 Medium St SW standards LSW-26 96TH PL W 239th St SW to 234th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,810,000 Low standards LSW-27 ROBIN HOOD DR 106th Ave W to existing Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,130,000 Medium sidewalk at Hickman Park standards LSW-28 236TH ST SW SR 99 to 76th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,180,000 High standards LSW-29 230TH ST SW / 75th 76th Ave W to City Limits Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,630,000 Medium PI W (74th Ave W) standards LSW-30 240TH ST SW / 78th SR 99 to 236th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,270,000 High Ave W standards LSW-31 236TH ST SW 84th Ave W to SR 104 Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,410,000 High standards LSW-32 PINE ST SR 104 to 9th Ave S Build curb, gutter, 7' sidewalk to design $6,620,000 Medium standards LSW-33 4th Ave. Corridor Main St. to 3rd Ave. N (from Create corridor improvements to encourage $8,480,000 Medium Enhancements Downtown retail to Edmonds pedestrian activity along 4th Ave. N from Walkway Center for the Arts) Main St. to 3rd Ave. N (from Downtown retail to Edmonds Center for the Arts) LSW-34 186TH ST SW 185th PI SW to 80th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $3,070,000 Low standards 2101 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 329 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description 7.B.a November 2024 Cost Priority (2024 $) d LSW-35 190TH PL SW Olympic View Drive to 94th Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,120,000 Medium Ave W standards LSW-36 82ND AVE W 206th St SW to 204th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,010,000 Medium standards LSW-37 98TH AVE W Existing sidewalk north of Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $1,180,000 Medium 220th St SW to 216th PI SW standards LSW-38 14TH ST SW 8th Ave S to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,150,000 Medium standards LSW-39 80TH AVE W 212th St SW to 206th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,820,000 Medium standards LSW-40 234TH ST SW 97th Ave W to 94th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $4,140,000 High standards LSW-41 236TH ST SW 94th Ave W to 84th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,980,000 Medium standards LSW-42 234TH ST SW 234th ST SW to 76th Ave W Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $2,290,000 Medium standards MUP-01 OLYMPIC VIEW DR 76th Ave W to City Limits Construct 10' multi -use path $17,400,000 High (Meadowdale Middle School) MUP-02 196TH ST SW 88th Ave W to 76th Ave W Construct 10' multi -use path $9,020,000 High MUP-03 9TH AVE N Caspers / 9th Ave / Puget Construct 10' multi -use path $11,040,000 High from Admiral to Olympic View Drive MUP-04 SUNSET AVE N Caspers Street to SR 104 Construct 10' multi -use path $5,260,000 High MUP-05 SR 104 Sunset Ave to 100th Ave W Construct 10' multi -use path $26,300,000 High MUP-06 SR 104 100th Ave W to 244th St SW Construct 10' multi -use path $22,320,000 High MUP-07 244th St SW Firdale Ave to SR 104 Construct 10' multi -use path $11,650,000 Medium MUP-08 220TH ST SW 76th Ave W to City Limits Construct 10' multi -use path $3,030,000 High MUP-09 212TH ST SW 74th Ave W to SR 99 Construct 10' multi -use path $5,050,000 High 84TH AVE W Esperance & City Limits Build curb, gutter, 4' planter strip and 7' $2,350,000 Medium NM-01 divide to 238th St SW sidewalk and 5' bike lanes on each side of road SSW-01 WALNUT ST Existing sidewalk to 7th Ave Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $390,000 Medium standards SSW-02 234TH ST SW 84th Ave W to existing Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $590,000 Medium sidewalk by 82nd PI W standards SSW-03 234TH ST SW 97th PI W to 96th Ave W Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $860,000 Low standards SSW-04 6TH AVE S Existing sidewalk at 8th to 9thConstruct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $900,000 Medium Ave standards SSW-05 97TH AVE W 239th St SW to 240th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $950,000 Low standards SSW-06 92ND AVE W 218th St SW to 216th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $950,000 Low standards SSW-07 78TH AVE W 234th St SW to 236th ST SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $960,000 Medium standards SSW-08 80TH AVE W 220th St SW to 218th St SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $960,000 Medium standards EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION i 21 1 Packet Pg. 330 City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Project ID Roadway Extents Project Description 7.B.a November 2024 Cost Priority = (2024 $) d SSW-09 84TH AVE W 186th St SW to 188th St SW Construct curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $970,000 Low standards SSW-10 100TH AVE W 238th St SW to 242nd PI SW Build curb, gutter, 5' sidewalk to design $970,000 Medium standards Note: Bold projects indicate projects listed in the 2024-2029 TIP 2121 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 331 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT Figure 2-8 Active Transportation Projects LEGEND Project Type — Multi Use Path o Sidewalk (Long) Sidewalk (Short) 0 Sidewalk and Bike Lanes f� Bike Lanes Edmonds City Limits a. 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The City set about designing a project prioritization methodology that reflects the priorities of the overall Edmonds 2044 Comprehensive Plan, "Everyone Edmonds." The City selected four key categories: Equity, Safety, Proximity to Activity Centers and Other Key Locations, and Capacity as reflective of the goals of their transportation system, as reflected in the goals and policies presented in Section 3. The project prioritization point scoring methodology is described in Table 2-5. Table 2-5 Project Prioritization Scoring Methodology Category Policy Reference Measurement Possible Points Points Scoring Methodology Equity Policy 2.3 / 2.4 PSRC Opportunity 20 Very High — 0 pts, High — 5 pts, Medium — 10 pts, Low — Index2 15 pts, Very low — 20 pts Safety Goal 3 Top 3 Locations of Ped/Bike/Injury/Fatal Collisions — 20 Areas of Safety Concern 20 pts, next 4 locations —15 points, next 3 —12 points. etc (to min 3 pts) Proximity to Parks 10 Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Proximity to Schools 10 Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 mile - 5 pts Proximity to Transit Stops 5 Within 1/8 mile 10 pts, within 1/4 mile 5 pts Activity Center: Within 1/8 mile - 10 pts, within 1/4 Proximity to mile - 5 pts Activity Centers policy 3.1 Proximity to Growth 10 Neighborhood Center: Within 1/8 mile - 7 pts, within and Other Key Hubs 1/4 mile - 4 pts Locations Neighborhood Hub: Within 1/8 mile - 4 pts, within 1/4 mile - 2 pts Proximity to Public Buildings or Hospital 5 Within 1/8 mile 5 pts, within 1/4 mile 3 pts Proximity to Commercial 5 Within 1/8 mile 5 pts, within 1/4 mile 3 pts Areas Capacity Policy 6.2 Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 20,000 ADT = 15 Project Adds Roadway 15 points, Capacity Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 10,000 ADT = 10 pts Adds vehicle capacity to corridor > 5,000 ADT = 5 pts Total 100 Roadway and Intersection Projects were scored out of a total of 100 points, while active transportation projects were scored out of a total of 85 points. Roadway and Intersection projects were prioritized against one another, while active transportation projects were prioritized separately. The top 25 percent of project scores were considered high priority, while the next 50 percent were considered medium, and the bottom 25 percent of scoring projects were considered low. The project priorities (high, medium, and low) are shown in Table 2-3 and Table 2-4. 2 https://www.psrc.org/our-work/opportunity-mapping 2141 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 333 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 In addition to transportation capital and maintenance projects, several planning studies are recommended to update ADA accessibility, improve safety, and conduct corridor specific active transportation planning. The full list of recommended studies are summarize in Table 2-6. Table 2-6 Transportation Planning Studies Study Name Description Project Cost (2024 $) Citywide ADA Transition Plan Complete a compliance evaluation of all existing ADA curb ramps, as $150,000 well as long range plan on how to address all identified deficiencies. Pavement Rating Study Analyze the pavement condition of all arterial, collector, and local $45,000 (every 3 streets to determine the stretches to be repaved as part of future years) annual overlays. Safety Plan Update Update the City's Safety Plan, identifying all high accident locations $250,000 through the City and establish of priority project ranking based on set of criteria. Olympic View Drive Active Complete a feasibility study to identify preferred active transportation $150,000 Transportation Feasibility Study improvements along Olympic View Drive and develop initial design and cost estimates. 196th Street Active Transportation Complete a feasibility study to identify preferred active transportation $150,000 Feasibility Study (pedestrian and bicycle) improvements along 196th Street and develop initial design and cost estimates. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1215 Packet Pg. 334 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT 2.5. Technology Considerations November 2024 Advances in technology impact the short and long-term use of the transportation system and its users. The following sections describe technologies emerging or being considered in Edmonds and the region. Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) is an integrated approach to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure by implementing multimodal, intermodal, and often cross -jurisdictional systems, services, and projects. TSMO seeks to operate the existing transportation system as safely and efficiently as possible, often maintaining or even regaining previous capacity levels and improving safety performance levels. In practice, TSMO is applied on a corridor or in a region as a series of operational strategies. Corridor strategies instead of just intersection improvements. Electric Vehicles As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow within transportation systems, it becomes essential to establish an accessible EV charging infrastructure. Currently, charging infrastructure in the city is provided at several private business locations. City -owned properties and right of way are not currently equipped with public charging systems for electric vehicles. The City may evaluate the benefits of entering a public private partnership to provide charging systems on City property if electric vehicle charging stations are desired by the community in the future. E-Bikes / E-Scooters E-bikes and E-scooters are electricity -assisted bicycles and scooters. Availability, diversity of types of e-bikes/scooters, and use of e-bikes/scooters has been increasing in recent years removing barriers and expanding transportation options for road users. Increased use of e- bikes/e-scooters will likely result in the need for increased bike facilities and infrastructure. 2161 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 335 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 3. Goals and Policies These initiatives seek to preserve Edmonds's unique story and character, while fostering economic resilience, and enhancing the City's livability. Prioritizing equitable investments in infrastructure and programs that contribute to vibrant neighborhoods, environmental protection, and transparent governance. The following goals and policies are registered to match the GMA & VISION 2050 requirements: Goal T- 1 Create a complete and connected system that offers efficient transportation options to implement the regional transportation plan. Policy 1.1 Provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient travel experience for all users and the movement of freight and goods. Policy 1.2 Focus on transportation system management investments that increase efficiency while meeting existing and future demand and capacity. Policy 1.3 Focus new development in activity centers with pedestrian access to transit and prioritize connectivity to transit nodes that provide important connections to regional destinations. Policy 1.4 New and existing streets should form a well-connected network that provides for safe, direct, and convenient access for automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Prioritize transportation investments that reinforce the City's vision of developing near transit - oriented areas, consistent with the regional growth strategy. Policy 1.5 Build a transportation system that enhances the City's land use vision to prioritize multimodal investments in activity centers and transit stations. Policy 1.6 Encourage active transportation by providing safe facilities for bicycles and pedestrians. Policy 1.7 Encourage collaboration across departments to develop a network of walking paths throughout the city. This network could include, but not be limited to signed loop trails in neighborhoods, park -to -parks walking paths, and theme -related walks. Policy 1.8 Provide bicycle lanes where feasible to encourage the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation purposes. Sharrows can be provided on lower volume roadways to create motorist awareness. Policy 1.9 Where feasible, design all streets as complete streets that serve vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle travel according to City ordinance 3842. Policy 1.10 Maximize efficiencies of existing transportation facilities through Transportation Demand Management; Encouraging occupants of new development to use existing sidewalk, bicycle, and transit facilities; and Supporting technologies that improve the efficiency of travel, including signal improvements and changeable message signs. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 217 Packet Pg. 336 City of Edmonds 7.B.a Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Goal T-2 Participate in land use and transportation planning with Puget Sound Regional Council, Snohomish County, and surrounding jurisdictions to support and promote the Regional Growth Strategy in Vision 2050. Policy 2.1 Partner with other entities to create a logical system that integrates within the regional transportation network and supports the regional growth strategy. Policy 2.2 Coordinate planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities and programs with the State, counties, neighboring cities, Puget Sound Regional Council, Community Transit, Sound Transit, and other entities to ensure critical infrastructure is in place to respond to both natural and human -caused disasters. Policy 2.3 Position Edmonds to respond to technical innovations, such as electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and other personal mobility devices. Coordinate with regional and private entities to accommodate these modes of transportation that have the potential to provide increased mobility and environmental benefits. Policy 2.4 Work with transit providers to serve designated activity centers with appropriate levels of transit service. Transit stops should be properly located throughout the activity center and designed to serve local community and activity patterns and significant concentrations of employment. Goal T-3 Support and enforce traffic laws that are designed to provide safety for vulnerable users, including people walking, biking, riding transit, and people with mobility challenges. Policy 3.1 Support the transportation needs of traditionally underserved neighborhoods and vulnerable populations through investment in equitable modes of transportation in addition to potential catch-up investment for areas in need, as necessary. Policy 3.2 Design walking paths for use by people of all ages, abilities, and mobility levels. Improvements to walking paths and curb cuts should meet the requirements of ADA. Goal T-4 Develop the City's transportation system to serve existing and future land uses and promote economic growth. Policy 4.1 Encourage the efficient movement of people and goods through an effective and inter- connected transportation network that includes collector and arterial streets, trails, bike paths, public transit, and other transportation facilities. Policy 4.2 Support a multimodal transportation system that links air, ferry, rail, bus, auto, freight, and non -motorized travel providing access to regional transportation systems while ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of local commercial districts and residential neighborhoods. Policy 4.3 The City should work with WSDOT, BNSF, Amtrak, Sound Transit, Community Transit, and local walking and biking advocacy groups to locate and design a multi -modal transportation center and terminal to serve the City's needs with the following elements: 2181 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 337 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 a.) Ferry terminal that meets the operational requirements to accommodate forecast ridership demand and that provides proper separation of automobile, bicycle, and walk-on passenger loading b.) Train station that meets intercity passenger service and commuter rail loading requirements, and provides the requisite amenities, such as waiting areas, storage, and bicycle lockers c.) Transit center with connections to major regional destinations d.) Linkage between stations/terminals that meets the operational and safety requirements of each mode, including a link between the multi -modal station terminal and to the business/commerce center in downtown Edmonds e.) Safety features that include better separation between train traffic and other modes of travel, particularly vehicle and passenger ferry traffic as well as the public; and f.) Overall facility design that minimizes the impact to the natural environment, particularly the adjacent marshes. Goal T-5 Minimize the adverse impacts of transportation facility improvements on the natural environment both in established neighborhoods and undeveloped areas. Policy 5.1 Support transportation investments that advance alternatives to driving alone as a measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and in turn reduce the effect of citywide transportation on global climate change. Policy 5.2 Design streets with the minimum pavement areas needed and utilize innovative and sustainable materials, where feasible,and redesign existing streets to reduce impervious surfaces and storm water pollution. Wherever feasible, culverts under streets should be reconstructed or removed to improve fish passage. Policy 5.3. Include analyses of geological, topographical, and hydrological conditions, as well as impacts to human health and safety in the planning, design, and construction of transportation facilities. Goal T-6 Pursuant to the Growth Management Act, maintain an inventory of the City's transportation facilities and establish appropriate Level of Service Guidelines and Standards. Policy 6.1 The Transportation Element shall include mapped inventories of all major transportation modal networks, including automobile, transit and freight vehicles; sidewalks, bikeways,and multiuse trails; and airports, railroads, shipping terminals, and vehicle and passenger ferry routes. Policy 6.2 Roadway Level of Service (LOS) Standards for City of Edmonds Streets: • Arterials = LOS D or better EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 219 Packet Pg. 338 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT • Collectors = LOS C or better • State Highways of Regional Significance (PSRC): o SR 524; SR 99 north of SR 104 = LOS E or better November 2024 • State Highways of Statewide Significance (WSDOT): o SR 104; SR 99 south of SR 104 = LOS D or better o Not subject to City concurrency regulations, but City will identify locations where LOS D is not being met. Pedestrian Level of Service (LOS) Standards Green = Complete Pedestrian Network Facility Yellow = Partial or Incomplete Pedestrian Network Facility Red = Missing Pedestrian Network Facility Bicycle Level of Service (LOS) Standards o Green = Complete Bicycle Network Facility o Yellow = Partial or Incomplete Bicycle Network Facility o Red = Missing Bicycle Network Facility Policy 6.3 Adopt and implement a multimodal transportation concurrency management program based on the level of service standard measurements for intersections, public transit, walkways, and bikeways. • Provide additional transportation facility capacity only when existing facilities are used to their maximum level of efficiency, consistent with adopted LOS standards. Work with PSRC travel demand forecasts to identify state, regional, and local multimodal transportation system improvements deemed necessary to accommodate growth while improving safety and human health. Policy 6.4 Keep roadways operating in safe condition by taking steps to secure roadway funding from a variety of sources to maintain, rehabilitate, or replace roadways. Edmonds will work with its partners to understand street maintenance and rehabilitation needs. Prioritize roadway preservation projects and consider the long-term maintenance costs of new capacity as part of the upfront cost of development. Goal T-7 Establish infrastructure planning and financing strategies with other agencies to ensure that these plans are consistent with the regional mobility goals and land use plans. Policy 7.1 Finance the six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) within the City's financial capacity to achieve a balance between available revenue and expenditures related to transportation facilities. Policy 7.2 Pursue and implement alternative and innovative transportation financing methods, such as transportation benefit districts, variable -demand parking management pricing, user fees, and other potential options to support ongoing maintenance, preservation, and operation of the City's transportation system. Policy 7.3 Develop a 20-year finance plan that balances transportation improvement needs, costs, and revenues available for all modes to assist in updating the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program and the annual adoption of the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 2201 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 339 City of Edmonds 7.B.a Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Policy 7.4 If projected funding is inadequate to finance needed transportation facilities, based on adopted level of service (LOS) standards and forecasted growth, the City should explore one or more of the following options: o Lower the LOS standard o Change the Land Use Plan o Increase the amount of revenue from existing sources; or o Adopt new sources of revenue Policy 7.5 Identify funding strategies with other agencies to ensure progress on future shared - jurisdiction projects to provide a safe and comfortable travel experience for all users Goal T-8 Integrate traffic calming to reduce congestion, improve safety, support downtown, enhance neighborhoods, improves emergency access and maintain a pedestrian -friendly environment. Policy 8.1 Design street improvements to encourage downtown traffic circulation to flow in and around commercial blocks, promoting customer convenience and reducing congestion. Separate through -traffic from local traffic circulation to encourage and support customer access. Policy 8.2 Encourage landscaping along residential streets to preserve existing trees and vegetation, increase open spaces, and decrease impervious surfaces. Landscaping may be utilized to provide visual and physical barriers but should be carefully designed not to interfere with motorists' sight distance and traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and wheelchair safety. Landscaping improvements should take maintenance requirements into consideration. Policy 8.3 Encourage underground placements of utilities when existing roadways are improved. Policy 8.4 Encourage placement of underground conduit for future installation of fiber optic cable as roadways are built or improved. Policy 8.5 Convert private streets to public streets only when: o The City Council has determined that a public benefit would result. o The street has been improved to the appropriate City public street standard. o The City Engineer has determined that conversion will have minimal effect on the City's Street maintenance budget. o In the case that the conversion is initiated by the owner(s) of the road, that the owner(s) finances the survey and legal work required for the conversion. Policy 8.6 Improve emergency service access to the waterfront, especially to the west side of train tracks when there is a train crossing. Policy 8.7 Design street improvements to enhance the safe and efficient movement of all modes of transportation. Incorporate traffic calming measures where appropriate to further enhance those conditions EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 221 Packet Pg. 340 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Goal T-9 Expand local and regional transit options, ensuring reliable, accessible, and safe service, and connecting neighborhoods to key destinations to meet diverse community needs. Policy 9.1 Explore future funding for a city -based circulator bus that provides local shuttle service between neighborhoods (Firdale Village, Perrinville, Five Corners, Westgate) and downtown. Policy 9.2 Encourage the provision of a bus rapid transit system or other high -capacity frequent transit service along SR 104. Policy 9.3 Work with transit providers to ensure that transit service within the city is: o Convenient and flexible to meet community and user needs o Dependable, affordable, and maintains regular schedules. o Provides adequate service during evening hours, weekends, and holidays; and o Comfortable and safe for all users. Goal T-10 Promote efficient, sustainable parking solutions that support development in all centers and hubs and encourage multimodal access. Policy 10.1 Carefully review parking requirements for downtown development proposals both for autos and bikes to promote development while still ensuring adequate balance between parking supply and demand. Policy 10.2 Encourage underground parking as part of new development. Goal T-11 Prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety, support community access to centers and hubs, all key destinations integrating with regional systems. Policy 11.1 Leverage funding opportunities and the City's right of way to complete the arterial and collector walking path system according to the following priority list: o Arterial and collector roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is provided o Arterial and collector roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is not provided o Arterial and collector roadways with shoulders too narrow or in or poor walking condition for pedestrians o Arterial and collector roadways with adequate shoulders for pedestrians but without walking paths o The remainder of the arterial roadway system (e.g. roads with walking paths along one side, or roads with walking paths in disrepair) Policy 11.2 Locate walking paths and bicycle facilities to facilitate community access to parks, schools, neighborhoods, shopping centers and transit facilities/stops. Policy 11.3 Place highest priority on pedestrian safety in areas frequented by children, such as near schools, parks, and playgrounds. Provide walking paths in these areas at every opportunity. Policy 11.4 Maintain existing public walking paths. 2221 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 341 City of Edmonds 7.B.a Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Policy 11.5 Place highest priority for improvements to bicycle facilities and installation of bike racks and lockers near schools, commercial districts, multi -family residences, recreation areas, and transit facilities. Policy 11.6 Provide safe bicycle connections to existing bicycle facilities in adjacent jurisdictions Goal T-12 Ensure transportation infrastructure keeps pace with development and promotes sustainable mobility by integrating electric vehicle support and mitigating traffic impacts through timely improvements. Policy 12.1 Ensure city transportation facilities and services are provided concurrent with new development or redevelopment to mitigate impacts created from such development. Road improvements may be provided at the time of or within 6 years of development Policy 12.2 Encourage and promote the use of electric vehicles as they are developed in all automobiles, truck, and commercial vehicle classes. Encourage the use of such vehicles in a way that conditions are safe and don't impede traffic flow. Provide for a broad range of electric charging opportunities at public and private parking venues throughout the city, including standards for new developments that provide parking facilities. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1 223 Packet Pg. 342 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 4. Plan Implementation The list of transportation improvement projects must be funded and implemented to meet existing and future travel demands in and around the City of Edmonds. Estimated project costs and future revenues are presented and options to fund the projects are described in this section. Implementation strategies are discussed and include items such as coordination with WSDOT, Snohomish County, and Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to prioritize and fund regional improvements. The implementation plan sets up the framework for the City to prioritize and fund the improvements identified in the transportation plan. The GMA requires the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include a multi- year financing plan based on the identified improvement needs in the transportation systems plan. The financing plan is to be the basis in developing the required six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). If probable funding is less than the identified needs, then the transportation financing program must also include a discussion of how additional funding will be raised or how land use assumptions will be reassessed to assure that level of service standards will be met. Alternatively, the city can adjust its level of service standards. A summary of costs for capital improvement projects and citywide maintenance and operation programs are presented. The capital project and maintenance and operations program costs are compared to estimated revenues from existing sources used by the City to fund transportation improvements. Other potential funding sources to help reduce the projected shortfall are described. Lastly, a summary of a reassessment strategy for the city to use for reviewing transportation funding in the context of the overall Comprehensive Plan is also included. 4.1. Project and Programs Cost Estimates Table 4-1 summarizes the costs of the recommended transportation improvement projects and programs. These cover City of Edmonds capital improvements, maintenance and operations. The costs are summarized for the life of the Plan. Improvements under the responsibility of WSDOT or Snohomish County are not included in the summary table. However, the city may choose to include a share of the costs of WSDOT improvements in its transportation impact fee or other funding options. 2241 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 343 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 4-1 Transportation Project and Program Costs (2024 — 2044) Improvement Type (2024-2044) Total Costs Percent of Total Costs Transportation Capital Projects2 Roadway $308,850,000 48.8% Multi Use Path $111,070,000 17.6% Intersection $23,340,000 3.7% Sidewalk - Long $106,980,000 16.9% Sidewalk - Short $8,500,000.00 1.3% Bike Lanes $18,120,000 2.9% Pavement Preservation Subtotal Capital Projects $56,000,000 $632,860,000 8.8% 100% Transportation Maintenance & Operations (M & O) Programs General Maintenance & Operations $47,800,000 100% Subtotal M & O Programs $47,800,000 100% Total Costs $680,660,000 1. All costs in 2024 dollars, rounded to $1,000 2. Does not include other agency improvements Planning -level cost estimates were developed for the capital improvements and presented in the Forecast and Evaluation Chapter. The planning estimates were prepared based upon average unit costs for transportation projects within the region. Planning -level costs were developed with the assumption that costs would include associated storm water development requirements, property acquisition, wetland mitigation, and utility extensions and/or upgrades, based upon historic costs for those items. More detailed cost estimates will need to be prepared as the projects are closer to design and construction. Future design studies will identify specific property impacts and options to reduce costs and impacts on properties. The estimated capital cost of the Transportation Plan is approximately $632.9 million (in 2024 dollars). Approximately 41 percent of the capital costs are associated with the various SR 99 revitalization stages. Sidewalk and multiuse path projects each account for approximately 18 percent of the capital costs, while pavement preservation needs are about 9 percent of the total cost, with the remaining 15 percent consisting of additional roadway, intersection and bike lane improvements. A Pavement Rating Study was completed in 2018, identifying the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating as 71. In order to maintain this PCI rating, the study indicated that the annual overlay budget should be approximately $2.6 Million. Since the average annual funding for this program between 2018 and 2022 was only $1.9 Million ($700,000 below that necessary EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1225 Packet Pg. 344 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 amount), the PCI rating dropped to 66 (based on Pavement Rating Study completed in 2022). The study then indicated that the annual budget needs to be approximately $2.8 Million in order to maintain this PCI rating. Another pavement rating study will be completed in 2025. Maintenance and operations costs were projected based on historic expenditures from 2022 through the 2024 budget. Maintenance and operations costs cover general administration, roadway and storm drainage maintenance, street lighting, traffic signal and street signs, street sweeping, and other miscellaneous safety improvement programs. To reduce the need for extensive capital reconstruction projects, the maintenance and operations program to preserve the existing street system is estimated to be approximately $48 million of the total $681 million Transportation Plan cost. 4.2. Funding Analysis with Existing Revenue Sources The City has historically used tax revenues, developer fees, and grants to construct and maintain their transportation facilities. In 2008, Edmonds City Council amended the Edmonds CU City Code to enact a new Chapter 3.65, the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District (TBD). The Edmonds TBD boundary is coextensive with the boundary of the City of Edmonds. In 2023, City o Council voted to increase the collection amount to $40 per vehicle tax as provided by RCW 82.80.140. The TBD revenue provides funding for the street maintenance and operation division. The TBD was set to automatically dissolve after 18 years (2026), unless extended. The financial forecast within the Edmonds Transportation Master Plan assumes the continued c o collection of TBD fees based on the updated $40 fee over the 20-year plan period (to 2044). The description of this and other available funding sources and projected revenues are listed in W Table 4-2. N N N 2261 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 345 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 4-2 2024-2044 Transportation Revenues Revenue Source Total Revenues Percent of Total Revenues Transportation Capital Revenues Grant Funds $103,960,000 66.1% GMA Fees/(TIF)' $8,050,000 5.1% State Gas Tax $2,860,000 1.8% General Fund $2,860,000 1.8% REET (Fund 125 & 126) $36,760,000 23.4% Other (Stormwater, sewer, water, etc.) $2,720,000 1.7% Subtotal Capital Revenues $157,210,000 100% Transportation M & O Revenues Transportation Benefit District2 $25,600,000 51.5% Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax $13,160,000 26.5% General Funds $8,080,000 16.2% Other $2,900,000 5.8% Subtotal M & O Revenues $49,740,000 100% Total Revenues $206,950,000 1. Assumes a 25% increase in TIF collection rate based on expected TIF rate increase as part of updated transportation plan 2. Assumes $40 collection per vehicle fee based on 2023 City Council approval through the 20-year plan Revenue projections were estimated based upon the City's 2024 budget, historical revenues from 2022 and 2023, and an assumed 25 percent increase to the adopted impact fee program. Based on recent historical data, it is estimated that revenues would be approximately $207 million during the 20-year period, of which approximately 76 percent would be dedicated for capital improvements, while the remaining 24 percent would be for maintenance and operations programs. Of the approximately $157 million in revenues dedicated to capital improvements, grant funds are assumed to generate approximately 66 percent of revenue. Real-estate excise taxes (REET) are estimated to account for about 23 percent of capital funds. Impact fees, state gas taxes and water, stormwater, sewer fees are estimated to generate the remaining capital revenue. Approximately $50 million in revenues dedicated for maintenance and operations programs are anticipated over 20 years. The funding forecast assumes the continued collection of Transportation Benefit District revenues beyond its current 2026 end date and is expected to generate approximately $25.6 million by 2044. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1227 Packet Pg. 346 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Developer Transportation Funding The city uses several programs to help offset the increased traffic impacts of new development or redevelopment. These include construction of frontage improvements such as curb, gutter, and sidewalks, with or without dedication of right-of-way, and new roadways needed to serve the development. The City is also required to review the potential transportation impacts of development and define appropriate mitigation under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and GMA concurrency requirements. In addition, the City previously adopted a Transportation Impact Fee program as allowed for by the GMA to help fund growth -related transportation system improvements. Transportation Impact Fees The GMA allows agencies to develop and implement a Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program to help fund part of the costs of transportation facilities needed to accommodate growth. State law (RCW 82.02) requires that TIF programs are: • Related to improvements to serve new growth and not existing deficiencies; • Assessed proportional to the impact of new developments; • Allocated for improvements that reasonably benefit new development, and; • Spent on facilities identified in the adopted Capital Facilities Plan. TIFs can only be used to help fund improvements that are needed to serve new growth. The cost of projects needed to resolve existing deficiencies cannot be included. The TIF program must allow developers to receive credits if they are required to construct all or a portion of system improvements to the extent that the required improvements were included in the TIF calculation. The city is in the process of updating its existing program based on the updated Transportation Plan. Other Developer Mitigation and Requirements The City has adopted specific development -related requirements which will help fund the identified improvements. These include requirements for frontage improvements, mitigation of transportation impacts under SEPA, and concurrency requirements. The City requires developments to fund and construct certain roadway improvements as part of their projects. These typically include reconstructing abutting streets to meet the City's current design standards. These improvements can include widening of pavement, drainage improvements, and construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalks. Several of the projects identified in the Transportation Plan could be partially funded and constructed as part of new developments. As noted above, to the extent that costs of a transportation improvement are included in the TIF then credits must be provided. If improvements to an abutting local street are not included in the TIF, then credits against the TIF would not be required or allowed. The city also evaluates impacts of development projects under SEPA. The SEPA review may identify adverse transportation impacts that require mitigation beyond payment of the TIF. These could include impacts related to safety, traffic operations, active transportation, or other 2281 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 347 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 transportation issues. The needed improvements may or may not be identified as specific projects in the Plan. If the required improvements are included in the TIF program, then the City must provide credit to the extent that the costs are included in the project list and impact fee calculations. The city also requires an evaluation of transportation concurrency for development projects. The concurrency evaluation is intended to identify project impacts that will cause City facilities to operate below the City's level of service standard. To resolve such a deficiency, the applicant can propose to fund and/or construct improvements to provide an adequate level of service. Alternatively, the applicant can wait for the City, or another agency or developer to fund improvements to resolve the deficiency. According to the GMA, the City must deny any proposal that will cause the level of service for transportation facilities to decline below the adopted standard unless a financial commitment is in place to complete measures to achieve the LOS standard within six years. (RCW 36.70A.070(6)(b). Grants Over the past several years the city has had significant success in securing grants for transportation improvements. Grant funding is typically tied to specific improvement projects and distributed on a competitive basis, often with a local funding match. 4.3. Forecasted Revenue Shortfall Table 4-3 summarizes the City's proposed transportation financing strategy for the approximately $633 million City portion of the capital improvement costs as well as the $48 million in maintenance, operations, and program expenditures. The Plan results in a shortfall of approximately $474 million. This assumes that the level of grants and developer commitments will be generated as estimated in the Transportation Plan. The deficit could be greater if the level of development or the level of grant funding is less than forecast. The former would be offset by a reduced need for transportation improvements to accommodate growth. If the City is more successful in obtaining grants or other outside funding for projects, then the potential deficit could be reduced, as discussed in the next section. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1229 Packet Pg. 348 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Table 4-3 Forecasted Revenues and Costs Revenue Source' Total (2024-2044) Transportation Capital Revenues Total Capital Project Costs $157,210,000 $632,860,000 Capital Estimated Shortfall ($475,650,000) Transportation M&O Revenues $49,740,000 Transportation M&O Costs $47,800,000 M & O Estimated Surplus $1,940,000 Total Estimated Shortfall ($473,710,000) 1. All revenues in 2024 dollars 2. Does not include other aoencv improvements Capital Revenue Shortfall The approximately $474 million shortfall in funding would largely affect the ability of the city to fund all the identified capital improvement projects during the planning period. As evidenced by the formation of the Transportation Benefit District, the City is committed to funding the existing maintenance and operations programs needed to preserve the integrity, safety, and efficiency of its existing transportation system. Maintenance and Operations Revenue Surplus The financial forecast shows sufficient funding for the 20-year maintenance and operations program needs assuming the continued collection of transportation benefit district fees throughout the life of the plan. General citywide maintenance and operations programs are expected to balance with forecasted revenues over the life of the plan; however, the city will review and adjust the maintenance and operation programs on an annual basis to balance with anticipated dedicated revenues. 4.4. Potential Options to Balance the Plan Delaying Improvement Projects The City will not likely be able to fund lower priority projects within the 20-year horizon without additional funding sources. Some of these projects may be funded through impact fees and/or frontage improvement requirements as development (or re -development occurs). As developments occur in these areas the city may require project -specific facility improvements including SEPA mitigation measures, as appropriate. The city also may identify other programs or opportunities to partially or fully fund some of these improvements. Additional Grants and Other Agency Funding As discussed above, the transportation financing analysis estimates that the city may receive approximately $104 million in grant funding over the life of the Plan. If the City is able to pursue and receive grants at a higher rate, shortfalls may be less than projected. 2301 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 Packet Pg. 349 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 Tax Increment Financing Washington State allows cities to create "increment areas" that allows for the financing of public improvements, including transportation projects within the area by using increased future revenues from local property taxes generated within the area. The specific rules and requirements are noted in the Community Revitalization Financing (CRF) Act. The Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) program is a potential tool for the City to pursue Under this concept the annual increases in local sales/use taxes and property taxes can be used to fund various public improvements. The city may choose to further consider these types of funding programs in the future as part of its annual budget and six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) processes. Voter Approved Bond/Tax Package (Levy) Bonds do not result in additional revenue unless coupled with a revenue generating mechanism, such as a voter approved tax. The debt service on the bonds results in increased costs which can be paid with the additional tax revenues. Although the city does not anticipate issuing bonds in the near future, it remains an option for generating additional transportation revenues to fund some of the higher cost improvement projects. Local Improvement Districts A local improvement district (LID) is a special assessment area established by a jurisdiction to help fund specific improvements that would benefit properties within the district. LIDS could be formed to construct sidewalks, upgrade streets, improve drainage or other similar types of projects. A LID may be in residential, commercial, or industrial areas or combinations depending on the needs and benefits. LIDS can be proposed either by the city or by property owners. LIDS must be formed by a specific process which establishes the improvements, their costs, and assessments. The assessments are added to the property tax which helps to spread the costs over time. 4.5. Reassessment Strategy Although the financing summary identifies the potential for a total revenue shortfall of approximately $474 million (in 2024 dollars) over the life of the Plan, the city is committed to reassessing transportation needs and funding sources each year as part of its six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This allows the city to match the financing program with the short-term improvement projects and funding. To implement the Transportation Plan, the city will consider the following principals in its transportation funding program: • Balance improvement costs with available revenues as part of the annual six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the first three years of project expenditures (years 4-6 will remain 'unconstrained'); • Review project design standards to determine whether costs could be reduced through reasonable changes in scope or deviations from design standards; • Fund improvements or require developer improvements as they become necessary to maintain LOS standards; EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: TRANSPORTATION 1231 Packet Pg. 350 7.B.a City of Edmonds Transportation Master Plan - DRAFT November 2024 • Coordinate and partner with WSDOT, Snohomish County, and others to implement improvements to SR 99, SR 104, and SR 524; • Vigorously pursue grant funds from state and federal sources; • Work with Snohomish County, and other neighboring agencies to develop multiagency grant applications for projects that serve growth in the city and around the City; • Review and update the TIF program regularly to account for the updated capital improvement project list, revised project cost estimates, and annexations; Some lower priority improvements may be deferred or removed from the Transportation Plan. The city will use the annual update of the six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to re-evaluate priorities and timing of projects and need for alternative funding programs. Throughout the planning period, projects will be completed, and priorities revised. This will be accomplished by annually reviewing traffic growth and the location and intensity of land use growth in the city and its UGA. The city will then be able to consider how to direct funding to areas that are most impacted by growth or to roadways that may be falling below the city's level of service standards. The development of the TIP will be an ongoing process over the life of the Plan and will be reviewed and amended annually. 2321 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 c 0 .y d N N N Packet Pg. 351 7.B.a APPENDIX EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 352 7.B.a Appendix A: Methodology and Assumptions for City of Edmonds Land Use Capacity Analysis This memo outlines the Consultant team's proposed method and outlines assumptions that will be used to develop the City of Edmonds' Land Capacity Analysis' (LCA) for the Everyone Edmonds 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. The method responds to the GMA targets for new jobs and housing, and assumes minimum compliance with recently adopted Washington State legislation addressing the region's acute housing shortage: • House Bill 1110 (Increasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single family residential detached housing) • House Bill 1337 (Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units) • House Bill 1220 (Supporting emergency shelters and housing through local planning and development regulations.) This bill updates the housing goals of the Growth Management Act to include planning for and accommodating affordable housing and requires jurisdictions to address moderate, low, very low, and extremely low-income housing in the housing element of the comprehensive plan. It also requires jurisdictions to address racially disparate impacts and displacement in the housing element of the comprehensive plan Section 1 and 2 of this Memo describe housing requirements. Employment targets are discussed in section 3. The Memo is organized as follows: 1.0 Growth Management - Context.....................................................................................2 1.1 City of Edmonds Housing Targets.................................................................................4 2.0 Housing Capacity Calculations - Closing the Gap.......................................................6 Lower Density Residential Areas.........................................................................................7 Low -Rise and Mid -rise Multi -family Areas...........................................................................8 3.0 Jobs Overview.................................................................................................................9 3.1 Jobs Capacity and Land Use........................................................................................10 3.2 Remote and Hybrid Work.............................................................................................10 ' Washington State defines the LCA as "a comparison between the collective effects of all development regulations operating on development and the assumed densities established in the land use element." The LCA is the means by which the City measures the number of housing and jobs that would be accommodated by a growth alternative. 234 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 353 7.B.a 1.0 Growth Management - Context The Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70a) was created to contain urban growth and encourage sustainable development patterns. To ensure growth is accommodated within the designated urban growth boundary, the State assigns population, and jobs targets to counties, which in turn are assigned to cities. Cities must plan for adequate capacity to meet these targets. The Puget Sound Region is growing rapidly, and housing supply has not kept pace with demand. This has led to a housing affordability crisis, displacement, homelessness, and hardship for many. The crisis has also been aggravated by historic patterns of racial exclusion and inequity.2,3 To address this, the WA state legislature passed a suite of bills that together, reduce obstacles to housing production - with a renewed focus on enabling the types ofhousingthat tend to be more affordable.4 These bills both modify the GMA and work in tandem with it. Each city must provide their fair share of housing and jobs capacity to meet the region's goal. Municipal Governments are now working to understand how to apply these bills to their Comprehensive Plan updates. HB 1220 substantially amends the housing -related provisions of the Growth Management Act (GMA). It strengthened the GMA housing goal from "Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population" to "Plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments of the population of this state." It is also important to frame the context for growth. The Comprehensive Plan process is an opportunity to tailor how and where growth occurs to maximize community benefit and increase quality of life. Tailored growth is a critical ingredient to achieving the vision for Everyone's Edmonds, as well as the Edmonds' Climate Action Plan Additional investment in housing choices and mixed land uses can make healthy lifestyles more feasible by bringing supporting services and amenities closer to home and funding street, sidewalk, and park improvements to allow for walking and biking. Growth is also critical for economic development, supporting a thriving arts scene and increasing the number and health of local businesses. Additional tax revenue and impact fees can allow for greater investments in city services. By increasing housing choice and affordability, growth can foster a more diverse and inclusive community. The Comprehensive Plan Goal is to equitably distribute employment and housing. In Edmonds, the City must consider how to apply this change to its on -going assumptions about its existing capacity and the affordability level of its housing types - particularly in its single family residential land use areas. Population Growth Projection Per the Growth Management Act, the state Office of Financial Management sets a range of demographic projections for each county. Counties, working with the Puget Sound Regional Council, then pick a target within a range set by the OFM. Counties are then responsible for allocating growth to their constituent cities. Edmonds population in the 2020 census was 42,853. Edmonds population target for 2044 is 55,966, as determined by the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee. This decision was based on General Framework policy GF-5, found in Countywide Planning Policies. This policy states that population growth should be allocated per "each community's vision and regional role as described in [Puget Sound Regional Council's Regional Growth Strategy].... Levels of infrastructure investment, market conditions, and other factors...... This represents growth of 13,113 population. Its worth noting that while Edmonds population percentage increase from 2020-2044 is 30%, its significantly lower than the countywide percentage increase of 37% total, and 43% within the UGA. This is because Edmonds, compared to other areas of the county, is not located along many major transportation spines and is less fit to take on growth. Nevertheless, Edmonds does have a role to play in achieving countywide population capacity targets. 2 https://www.psrc.org/about-us/media-hub/new-report-shows-housing-region-continues-cost-too-much 3 https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/planning/housing/affordable-housing-background 4 https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-insight/July-2023/major-changes-to-washington-housing-laws EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 354 7.B.a Translating Population Growth to Housing Targets Snohomish County's method of translating population growth to housing targets is based on the Department of Commerce's Housing For All Planning Tool (HAPT), with at least one modification, which is that the county does not consider cost -burdened owner occupied housing to be an issue that needs to be addressed with increased supply. Therefore, the countywide housing target relative to its population target is lower than what the state recommends. The full countywide breakdown is as follows, taken from the Snohomish County HO-5 report, Table 4-3: Adding up Component for Total Net New Housing Nee T(%Lded Production Income Levelo Eliminate ofAMlost Burden 7,022 3,086 23,597 7,979 780 3,031 11,790 1,416 0 4,649 6,066 219 0 2,850 3,069 0 0 2,464 2,464 0 0 1 1,513 11,513 23,103 7,802 27,594 58,499 Much of the housing needed is technically not to accommodate population growth, but rather to reduce current renter cost burden with increased housing supply. This housing growth target is then allocated cities based on a method that takes into account their projected population growth as well as their existing supply of affordable housing relative to housing need at lower income categories. Population is formally translated to housing growth targets at the countywide level, and then the housing targets are then allocated cities ]. Thus, there is no direct calculation translating population growth to housing targets for the city of Edmonds specifically, but knowing the input and output and several data points, it is possible to induce effective assumptions. One way to arrive at this translation is as follows: 1. Start with Edmonds 2044 Population Projection [55,966 population] 2. Subtract assumed group quarters population of 297 [55,669 population] 3. Apply an average future household size of 2.11 [26,388 households] 4. Apply vacancy rate of 6%, per commerce guidance as a healthy target [28,073 housing units] 5. Subtract existing housing units to find net new units needed [9068 housing units] Of these factors, future household size was induced. Snohomish County acknowledges this in Appendix D of the HO-5 Report, and explains how this is within the countywide range of anticipated future household sizes. 236 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 355 7.B.a 1.1 City of Edmonds Housing Targets Snohomish County's HO-5 Report (adopted May 2023)5 relates the City of Edmonds' housing targets. Edmonds has 19,000 housing units and a future land supply established in 2021 of 5,148 (see Figure 1).6 In this planning cycle to accommodate population growth, the City must increase its unit capacity by 3,921, for a total of 9,069 housing units. These 9,069 units must be distributed according to the requirements and affordability levels designated in HB 1220 (see Figure 2). Future Land Supply Status Buildable Acres Single Family Townhouses Multi- Family Senior Apartments Total Pending 17 49 15 561 0 625 Vacant 44 115 7 422 31 575 Partially Used 21 62 0 0 0 62 Redevelopable 231 -24 63 3,508 340 3,887 313 2011 84 City 4,491 371 5148 Figure 1 Source: The Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County report 2023 (HO 5 Report) For each Snohomish County City, the HO-5 report provides a similar graph. Seven classifications are expressed as a percentage of the median income a household would have to make for housing to be affordable. Housing is considered "Affordable" when a family spends less than 30% of their income on rent or a mortgage. The units of housing that Edmonds must plan at each classification's affordability level is designated at top of the column. For more information, reference the HO-5 report, Section 4. The Department of Commerce translates these housing classification levels into building types. The Department of Commerce guidance also considers how these building types are impacted by the underlying cost of land with separate tables for "moderate cost communities" and "higher cost communities," helping to address disparities at the regional scale. The City of Edmonds falls into the "higher cost community"category due to the high average sale price for a "Moderate Density unit" (townhomes, duplex, triplex, quad) unit at > 120% AMI. Fifty of the most recent "Moderate Density" unit sales in Edmonds average an estimated $720,000, with no sales below $590,000.7 According to the Department of Commerce recommended Fannie Mae calculator, these sale prices would need to be below $400,000 to correspond to a rent or mortgage payment that would be considered affordable at <120% AMI. Figure 3 describes housing types applicable to each income classification. The column titled "Zone Category" defines the housing type or categories, while the column titled "Assumed Affordability Level for Capacity Analysis" describes the assumed affordability level of that housing type to be used in a City's capacity assessment. Note that there are two rows that do not currently apply to Edmonds. Per HB 1110, "Detached Single Family Homes;" in Edmonds are too populous to plan for this density level as a maximum within its residential areas. The second is High-Rise/Tower because Edmonds highest building height is 75' along Highway 99 (corresponding to Mid -Rise Multi -family). 5 Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County Report prepared pursuant to Countywide Planning Policy HO-5 by The Planning Advisory Committee of Snohomish County Tomorrow May 2023 https:Hsnohomishcountywa.gov/6039/Housing-Characteristics-and-Needs-Report 6 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report (2021) see p. 9 httDS://snohom ishcou ntvwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/84919/Letter-to-DeDt-of-Commerce---Snohomish- County-Buildable-Lands-Report?bidld= 7 Costs are sourced from townhomes sold in Edmonds between March 2022 and January 2024, Redfin and realtors based in Edmonds with 47 data points. Metric is based on Department of Commerce guidance to reference the rents or sale prices of newly developed homes. Although these costs relative to area median income may decrease over the 20-year horizon, this is considered by the Department of Commerce to be outside the scope of a Land Capacity Analysis. Vouchers and other ways to subsidize housing, although effectively increasing housing affordability, are also outside the scope of the Land Capacity Analysis. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 356 7.B.a Method C: 2020-2044 Housing Allocations by Income, City of Edmonds (Apr-13-2023 PAC) 3.000 2,479 2.500 2.000 L 500 ~ 000 500 0 0-30%Non-PSH 0-30%PSH >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100-120% >120% Percent Distribution: 21% 11% 27% 16% 22% 2% 1% (of 2010-204a Change) 1 32% Percent Distribution: 2% 1 0% 8% 18% 13% 20% 40% (of 2020 Housing Stock) 2% Figure 2. 2023 Housing Characteristics and Needs Report Appendix G breaks down Edmonds' total housing capacity requirement of 9,069 by affordability classification. See: https.11snohomishcountywa.0ovIDocumentCenterIViewllO88701HO-5-Report--Combined-Appendices page G-6 . Low Density Detached single family homes Higher income Not feasible at Higher income (>120 % (>120%AMI) scale AMI) Moderate Density Townhomes, duplex, triplex, Higher income Not typically feasible Higher income (>120 % quadplex (>120%AMI) at scale AMI) Low -Rise Multifamily Walk-up apartments, condominiums Moderate income (>80- Extremely low, Very low, and Low-income Low income (0-80 % (2-3-floors) 120%AMI) (0-80%AMI) AMI) and PSH Moderate Extremely low, Very Low income (0-80% Mid -Rise Multifamily Apartments, condominiums income (>80- low, and Low-income AMI) and PSH 120%AMI) (0-80%AMI) High-Rise/Tower Apartments, condominiums Higher income Moderate income Moderate income (>120% AMI) (>80-120% AMI) (>80-120% AMI) ADUs (all zones) ADUs on developed residential lots Moderate income (>80- N/A Moderate income 120 % AMI) (>80-120 % AMI) Figure3. Department of Commerce Guidebook for Applying HB 1220 - Translating housing type to affordability level (for high cost communities) see: https://www.commerce. wa.gov/serving-communities)growth-managementlgrowth- mana-dement-topics/plannin-d-for-housing/u,udating-,ama-housing-elements/ Edmonds' designation as a "high -cost community" impacts the required allocation for types of housing units When matched to income brackets shown in Figure 2, the housing capacity Edmonds must plan for is: • 6,814 units at the Low 0-80% AMI Income level - Low -Rise or Mid -Rise Multi -family; e.g. walk-up apartment buildings - this is the largest category of need in Edmonds. • 2,129 units at the Moderate <80-120% AMI Income level - these may be ADUs. • 126 units at the High Income level - these may be Moderate Density (duplex, quad, triplex) 238 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 357 7.B.a Edmonds current supply comprises of 5,148 units of which 201 units are single family detached, 84 units are Moderate Density (e.g. duplex, triplex, quad) and 4,862 units are Low-rise or Mid -Rise Multi -family (walk up apartments), Note that ADUs were not assessed by the BLR.8 During the 2024 update cycle, the City of Edmonds must provide a net capacity change of the following as shown in Figure 4: • A net increase of at least 1,952 units that are in the Low-rise or Mid -rise multi -family apartment category. • A net increase of at least 2,129 ADUs, or that are in the Low-rise or Mid -rise multi -family apartment category. • A net increase of at least 42 units that are Moderate density, or that are ADUs or in the Low-rise or Mid -rise multi -family apartment category. 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 n Low -Mid Rise Apmts, Condos ■ Required Units Figure 4 Net capacity change by Housing type ADUs Townhomes, Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex Existing Capacity (BLR) Units To be added* 2.0 Housing Capacity Calculations - Closing the Gap There are two categories of land for which a net change in capacity will be calculated. The first is Edmonds' single family/low density Residential land use areas making up much of the City's land area, and the second is its denser multi -family and mixed -use land use areas. Under HB 1110 and 1337, single family residential/low density Residential land use area capacity assumptions must shift. Effectively the State no longer allows one -family detached zoning. As such Edmonds' single family residential/low density residential land use areas may be assumed to have the ability to (re)develop to any one of the following density scenarios: • two additional ADUs in attached or detached configurations • two units in any configuration • four units in any configuration if one unit is affordable, i.e., rented or purchase price restricted and limited to lower income tenants or purchasers 8 Buildable Lands Studies have not assessed the feasibility of ADUs, making this capacity that is effectively unaccounted for. As the City's growth targets reference and build from the County's BLS, the Consultant team proposes to count all ADU capacity created through implementing HB 1337 legislation toward the ADU target. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 358 7.B.a These (re)development scenarios are not additive (i.e., a parcel need not have a minimum entitlement of two units in any configuration plus two ADUs). Rather we assume each parcel has the potential to (re)develop to the minimum provisions of each Bill, but at a "realistic level" of participation by applying a) feasibility/market factors, and b) a process that designates, and screens out parcels unlikely to have redevelopment potential. A reduction factor has been included to account for potential "double counting" resulting from the interaction between the two calculation methods. Findings9 related to local land value, recent real estate transactions, and likelihood/thresholds for (re)development guide assumptions about which and how many of each of the above (re)development scenarios are applicable and can contribute to assumed capacity. The Comprehensive Plan Action Alternatives, and Draft Housing Element now in process, will further modify these assumptions, as well as the City's policy approach to promote particular types of housing growth. A policy framework that identifies and removes barriers realizing the Land Capacity Analysis is also required per HB 1220. Of note, HB 1110 also includes a provision that four units in any configuration are allowable by right in a low - density residential zone within a 1/4 mile of a defined "major transit stop." The City of Edmonds has two SWIFT BRT Stops on Hwy 99 and a Sounder Rail Station that qualify. Edmonds Sounder Rail Station area contains no parcels that would be affected, and the Hwy 99 stop area contains 70 parcels that would be affected. 2. 1 Lower Density Residential Areas Method and Assumptions for calculating a new capacity - ADUs: 6. Identify all single-family residential land use designated parcels. 7. Conduct Screening based on Buildable Land Report (BLR) and Department of Commerce Guidance: o Remove environmentally critical areas (as designated in 2021 Snohomish County BLR). o Remove publicly owned and tax-exempt parcels (as identified in BLR, such as schools, parks, and churches). 8. Conduct high level feasibility screening; remove parcels with less than 6,000 SF10 of buildable area remaining after deducting environmentally critical areas. 9. Apply capacity of two (2) ADUs on remaining parcels (minimum allowed per HB 1337). 10. Reduce capacity of resultant ADUs by 90% by applying the 10% maximum "participation rate". This rate has been set by the Department of Commerce and accounts for feasibility considerations not already captured by this method, as well as a reasonable upper limit of the ratio of property owners who would be interested in redevelopment. Method and Assumptions for calculating a new capacity assumption - Moderate Density (duplex, triplex, quad) capacity: 1. Identify Single Family land use areas. 2. Conduct Screening based on BLR and Department of Commerce Guidance: o Remove environmentally critical areas (as designated in 2021 Snohomish County BLR) o Remove publicly owned and tax-exempt parcels (as identified in BLR, such as schools, parks, and churches) 9 Forum Placemaking (consultant) market research 10 Assumed effective lot area needed to add two ADUs to a parcel with an existing principal structure, retaining reasonable lot coverage and tree retention restrictions. Lot area needed to add one ADU is assumed to be within the margin of the participation rate, and how specific development regulations would affect feasibility. 240 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 359 7.B.a 3. Conduct feasibility screening: Remove parcels with less than 4,000 SF buildable area remaining". 4. Remove parcels with an existing land value exceeding $450,000.12 5. Apply capacity of two (2) units for each remaining parcel (e.g. duplex). 6. Subtract existing unit.13 7. Reduce capacity by 5%14. This factor accounts for any unique interactions between site conditions, market, and development regulations that hinder feasibility on sites. 2.2 Low -Rise and Mid-rise15 Multi -family Areas The following outlines the method to calculate a net capacity change within existing Multi -family and Mixed -Use areas. The method distinguishes between areas that are proposed for change in Action Alternatives, and Low- rise and Mid -Rise multi -family areas that will not be affected by Action Alternatives. The methodology follows these general steps: • For parcels where no change is included in a proposed land use alternative, apply capacity assumptions in the BLR. • For parcels where a change is proposed, and there is already current capacity assumed in the BLR, identify net capacity changes by removing existing capacity and adding "ideal proposed capacity" building from market research, related to the new land use designation (see tables 2 and 3 following). A "net capacity" change will count toward closing the capacity gap. • For parcels where a change is proposed, and there is no current capacity assumed in the BLR, confirm if the change would make redevelopment feasible. If so, assume an "ideal proposed capacity." If not, use the current BLR assumption of zero capacity. Edmonds' Market Studies have been conducted to provide the following development feasibility thresholds, and yields associated with Low-rise and Mid -rise multi -family development. Figure 5 below shows the assumed density yield that associates with multi -family (re)development by building height. Height limit can be used as an approximation of density yield on a D/U basis. Figure 6 shows assumed thresholds for the maximum parcel purchase price that could be feasibly re -developed to the associated height. Figure 5 - Assumed DU/Acre by Height Floors DU/Ac. 3 36 4 70 5 109 6 140 (Source: Consultant Market Economic Research, Forum Placemaking). 11 Assumed minimum area to achieve a redevelopment of the principal structure to duplex, accounting for reasonable lot coverage and tree retention restrictions 12 Parcels over $450,000 are screened from the capacity calculation. These parcels are assumed to be beyond the threshold for feasibility; e.g. land cost is too expensive to allow for redevelopment to duplex per consultant economic research. 13 This step assumes the ability to create a duplex by either removing an existing single family home and building a duplex, or expanding or dividing an existing single family home. 14 Consultant's professional judgement 15 Low-rise and Mid -rise classification for the Apartments and condos is an intensity classification, not construction type. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 360 7.B.a Figure 6 - Feasibility Threshold Floors $/SF 3 <$34 4 <$57 5 <$80 6 <$103 (Source: Consultant Market Economic Research, Forum Placemaking) Low- rise and Mid -rise Multi -family Method and Assumptions: 1. Identify Eligible Land Use Areas: o Currently multi -family or mixed -use, and/or are being redesignated in a way to significantly impact future capacity. o Land use area not currently designated multi-family/mixed-use, redesignated to an eligible multi -family and mixed -use type. 2. Subtract capacity associated with proposed land use designation changes that may reduce development capacity from what is assumed by the BLR. 3. Conduct screening: o Remove environmentally critical areas (as designated in 2021 Snohomish County BLR). o Remove publicly owned and tax-exempt parcels (identified in BLR, not countable toward capacity per BLR and Department of Commerce guidance). 4. For areas with development potential identified per the BLR, apply density yield assumptions corresponding to proposed height limit (Figure 5). 5. For areas designated not re -developable per the BLR, apply a threshold test to conform if the parcel may become re -developable under the new designation (Figure 6). If it becomes re -developable, apply density yield assumptions (Figure 5). 3.0 Jobs Capacity Overview Edmonds must provide a total capacity for 3,058 jobs. The growth target was set by Snohomish County Tomorrow steering committee and now exists in the Snohomish County Code. The city must provide capacity to meet this target to be compliant with state growth management statutes. Per the Snohomish County Buildable Lands Study, Edmonds has existing capacity for 2,548 jobs. Therefore, Edmonds must show a net addition in capacity for 510 jobs for the 2024-2044 planning period. This net new capacity will be met by a combination of two factors. The first is calculating change in capacity associated with proposed land use changes. This is discussed in section 3.1. The second is calculating the change in capacity that is not associated with land use - that is, effective capacity associated with working from home. This is discussed in section 3.2. Due to the large job capacity created this way, land use policy decisions regarding employment (including the future land use map from which zoning will be derived) will be driven by the city's economic development goals, rather than meeting capacity requirements. The actual capacity change of a proposed future land use alternative will be calculated by combining the net capacity change from future land use changes, as described in section 3.1, and the remote and hybrid work strategy, as described in section 3.2. 242 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 361 7.B.a 3.1 Jobs Capacity and Land Use The method for calculatingjobs capacity, much like the method for calculating housing capacity, starts with assumed capacity per the Buildable Lands Report (BLR). Then, for parcels where a change in future land use is identified, change in net jobs capacity is calculated for those parcels if they are considered (re)developable. For more information on how a parcel is considered (re)developable and therefore countable toward capacity, please see section 2.2 of this memo. For capacity associated with low-rise and mid -rise re -development, ground floor retail is assumed to accommodate 10 jobs per acre. This figure is based on the yield of recent local mixed -use developments. 3.2Jobs Capacity and Remote and Hybrid Work Supporting work from home is a critical part of Edmonds' growth strategy, accomplishing multiple objectives, including encouraging sustainable transportation, supporting local businesses, and growing vibrant neighborhood centers. As local amenities and quality of life increase a segment of Edmonds residents will continue to choose hybrid and remote work in the coming decades. There are two factors that contribute to employment capacity created through remote work. The first is employment capacity effectively created - and filled - by remote workers as new residents move to Edmonds The second is current work from home capacity that has not yet been accounted for in growth planning. The population of Edmonds is expected to grow by more than 13,000 between 2020 and 2044. Edmonds labor participation rate is assumed to be 60%, similar to the current statewide average of 65% (It is assumed to be lower due to the relatively large proportion of retirees). This implies that the number of employed Edmonds residents is expected to grow by more than 7,800 over the next two decades. Considering the current trends, many of these new residents will work from home. Figure 8: Employment growth by demographic trends Population growth, 2020-2044 13,113 Labor Participation Rate 60% Growth in number of employed Edmonds Residents, 2020-2044 7,868 Source: Labor Participation Rate: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, https://fred.stlouisfed. org/series/LBSNSA53 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 362 7.B.a Work from home rates vary widely across the country. Large metro areas with high rates of employment in professional and technology fields, such as Puget Sound, Portland, and the San Francisco Bay Area, have high rates of remote work, while smaller cities and rural areas have low rates of remote work. In 2022, data from the American Community Survey (ACS) / U.S. Census Bureau indicate that 25.3% of workers in the Edmonds area were working from home or working remotely. < 6.9% >- 28.8% 6.9%-9.9% 0 9.9%-13.2% 0 13.2%-17.1% 0 17.1%-21.9% 0 21.9%-28.84t Snohomish County (Southwest) --Edmonds, Lynnwood & Mountlake Terrace Cities PUMA; Washington Figure 9: Share of workers age 16+ who worked remotely in 2022 Source: Economic Innovation Group, American Community Survey (ACS) - U.S. Census Bureau; https://eig.org/remote-work-in-20221 Assuming contingencies and changes in trends, we assume that work from home rates in the future (2044) will be about 20%, down from 25% today. According to the Economic Innovation Group, "[ACS] data shows remote work is stable over the last year [2021 to 2022], and if anything, has increased slightly. There is no sign that return -to -office is gaining steam on a national scale." 244 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 363 7.B.a Appendix B: Growth Targets Per the Growth Management Act (GMA), the Washington State Office of Financial Management sets a range of demographic projections for each county to ensure that the 20year growth expectations used for GMA local plans are consistent across jurisdictions. In addition, the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Multi County Planning Policies (MPPs) and the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) also require the development and adoption of 20-year housing unit growth targets, taking into account the population growth targets. Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) develops 2044 growth targets based on the methodology provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce and PSRC guidance. The County Council adopts these growth targets and the distribution to cities, unincorporated UGAs, and rural areas. Refer to Appendix B — 2044 Initial Population Growth Targets for Cities by the Snohomish County to view the adopted growth targets for various cities within the County. Per 2020 Census, Edmonds had a population of 42,853. Its 2044 population target, set by the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee, is 55,966, reflecting a projected increase of 13,113 residents. This target aligns with the Countywide Planning Policies' General Framework Policy GF-5, which advises allocating growth according to each community's vision, infrastructure, and role in the region. Edmonds' projected 30% population increase by 2044 is below the countywide average of 37% and the 43% increase projected for the Urban Growth Area (UGA). This reflects Edmonds' more limited capacity for growth compared to areas along major transit corridors, though it still plays a role in supporting countywide growth targets. Table 1 Edmonds Population Growth Population 42,853 55,966 13,113 To accommodate this population growth, Edmonds must increase its capacity for housing and jobs because the City currently lacks the capacity to accommodate the needed housing and employment for the additional population, and to comply with the GMA. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 364 7.B.a Employment The largest sources of jobs for Edmonds employees and residents are the healthcare and social assistance sectors. A comparison, by employment sector, of Edmonds to neighboring cities is shown in Figure 1. Industry Oetelory ►+ealth care and education construction Anarice. insurance, and reel estate Arts. recreation. accommodation and food services Transportation and »arehousrng. and utiYtieS Retail trade Other services Public administration Agriculture. forestry. and nuning Wholesale trade Information pnoulang technolMi Manufactumg Professional. saentfic. management. 6 other services EdnwrWs tR eooletl s W oodl nw lle 2.9% 2 2% Edmonds has 1.0% more jobs than 16% comparison cities. 0 8% 0.7% 0.1% 0.0% .0.1% -0.5% -1.8% Edmonds has •2 8% fewer jobs than -5 0% comparison cities. Figure 1 Employment Sectors in Edmonds Versus Neighboring Cities Source: U.S. Census Bureau and American Community Survey Data via PSRC Community Profiles Of the approximately 19,300 employed residents of Edmonds, 17,900 commute out of Edmonds for work. Only 1,400 both live and work in Edmonds. Approximately 11,800 people commute to Edmonds for their jobs, for a total of approximately 13,200 jobs when added to the jobs of those who live and work in the City. According to the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee (SCT 2021), the number of people who reside in Edmonds and reported having a job was slightly higher at 14,174. This estimate includes all full and part-time wage and salary workers and self employed persons, excluding jobs within the resource (agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining) and construction sectors for the year 2019. Per 2044 growth targets, Edmonds must provide a total capacity for 3,058 jobs. This growth target was set by the Snohomish County Tomorrow steering committee (SCT 2021) and now is set forth in the Snohomish County Code. The City must provide capacity to meet this target for jobs growth to be compliant with state growth management statutes. Per the Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report (Snohomish County 2021), Edmonds has existing capacity for 2,548 additional jobs. Therefore, Edmonds must show a net addition in capacity for 510 jobs for the 2024-2044 planning period. Table 2 Population, Housing, and Employment Targets and Growth. Population 42,853 55,966 13,113 Employment 14,174 17,232 3,058 Housing 19,005 28,073 9,069 246 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 365 7.B.a Translating Population Growth to Housing Targets Snohomish County has adopted a detailed and multifaceted approach to setting housing targets based on anticipated population growth, leveraging tools such as the Department of Commerce's Housing For All Planning Tool (HAPT). However, the county excludes cost -burdened owner -occupied housing from increased housing needs calculations, which influences the final targets. For Edmonds, this approach establishes a housing target of 9,068 new housing units over the next 20 years. These targets incorporate several factors beyond raw population projections, ensuring a nuanced understanding of future housing needs: Key Factors Considered: • Current Population: Edmonds' population is 42,853. • Current Employment: Edmonds has a base of 14,174 jobs. • Recent Population Change: Over the past decade, the city experienced growth of 3,144 residents (7.9%). • Future Projections: These are shaped by: • Pending Development: Population capacity associated with projects listed in the 2021 Buildable Lands Report (BLR). • Transit Proximity: The number of light rail stations and high -capacity transit stations nearby. • Economic Drivers: Presence of manufacturing/industrial centers. • Accessibility: The transportation accessibility index, measuring access to jobs within a 30-minute auto travel time. These considerations are based on Snohomish County's HO-5 Report, which aligns household size assumptions with projected needs, ensuring an equitable and informed distribution of housing targets. 2 3 4 5 • • • 1 • • • • • • Average -1 1"Projected Population EL Population Population,144 A IL 1L 2044 55,966* 297* 55,669* 2.11* 26,388 5 6 7 8 9 ... ., . , Net new 1.. Projected =housing units i 2020 Housing Households Units 26,388 1 6% ** 28,073 1 19,005** E 9,Obc, *2044 growth targets per county's allocation, HO-5 Report Combined Appendices Table D-1 Draft Initial Housing Growth Targets **Commerce guidance indicates that healthy housing markets generally need a 6% vacancy rate to ensure there is enough supply available to reduce intense competition for available units that can push up rents and housing prices *** 2020 Census data EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 366 7.B.a This methodology highlights a strategic and data -driven path to accommodating growth while addressing critical factors like transit accessibility, job proximity, and current development trends. Edmonds' housing target underscores the importance of integrating population and employment trends with the city's infrastructure and development capacity. As of 2024, Edmonds' current housing stock contains a mix of low density detached units, attached townhomes, and larger apartments and condominiums. The current mix of housing stock is shown in Figure 2. 51-100 l lnit_ 5.E 13-50 Unit 14.70% 5-12 Unit, 6.70% Tri/Quadpl ex, 3.10% 101-300 5.90% Single Family, 59.80% Duplex, 4.40% Figure 2 Housing Typology Mix (Source: Census 2020) Housing affordability is defined as area rents and home prices relative to area incomes and is a result of a combination of various factors. Puget Sound's growth as a powerful economic engine has not been matched with regional housing production; thus, its growth has had significant impacts on regional housing affordability. Like most communities in Puget Sound, Edmonds' access to job centers and slower rate of new housing has led to a steep increase in home prices, stalled only briefly by the COVID19 pandemic and its subsequent economic effects. Edmonds' natural beauty, furthermore, attracts many homebuyers, leading to higher demand that pushes up housing costs. The falling affordability of Edmonds can be seen in the home sales affordability index, which shows a reduced proportion of homes being sold at prices that would be affordable to prospective buyers in low and moderate -income brackets since 2010 (Figure 3). 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Middle Moderate Low Very Low Extremely Low 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 44 44 72 73 70 106 100 156 137 140 145 137 86 75 143 148 167 217 215 275 266 229 193 217 177 154 74 73 105 155 150 170 141 139 113 101 87 64 80 93 43 54 18 54 58 57 51 43 61 44 23 29 18 7 5 3 9 35 40 45 27 21 18 3 1 1 3 0 1 0 ■ Extremely Low Very Low Low ■ Moderate Is Middle Extremely Low Income Required Income <$40,000, Sale Price <$200,000 Very Low Income Required Income <$68,000, Sale Price <$300,000 Low Income Required Income <$99,900, Sale Price <$460,000 Moderate Income Required Income <$128,800, Sale Price <$590,000 Middle Income Required Income <$162,700, Sale Price <$900,000 Figure 3 Home Sales Affordability (Source: AHA) 248 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 367 7.B.a According to the 2020 Census, Edmonds has 19,005 existing housing units. It is important to note that there is no direct calculation translating population growth to housing targets for cities and counties in Washington. The housing targets under the GMA account for a number of other factors such as average household size, vacancy rates by housing type, amount of people living in group quarters, and more. The City must plan for an additional 9,069 units over the next 20 years to meet the 2044 target of 28,073 housing units. House Bill (HB)1220 states that cities need to plan for and accommodate diverse housing types that are affordable for various income groups. Hence, these 9,069 units must be distributed as per the affordability levels designated in HB 1220. Edmonds' designation as a "high cost community" impacts the required allocation for types of housing units. Figure 4 shows the 9,069housing-unit distribution across various income levels consistent with the Snohomish County allocation. 6,814 2,129 126 Must be low-rise, or mid- ADUs or low-rise, mid- Middle housing or any rise apartments / condos rise apartments/ condos other type 6,814 2,129 126 E34111. - Data Source- The Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County HO-5 Figure 4 Targeted 2044 Additional Housing Units Distribution in Edmonds by Type and Income. PSH: Permanent Supportive Housing The 2015 Comprehensive Plan had planned for accommodating growth through 2035. Furthermore, the Buildable Lands Report for Snohomish County indicates that the City has an existing capacity for 5,148 units, which can be credited toward the 2044 target requirements. The categorization of the existing housing capacity is shown in Table 3. Table 3 Edmonds future land supply Pending 17 49 15 561 0 625 Vacant 44 115 7 422 31 575 Partially Used 21 62 0 0 0 62 Redevelopable 231 -24 63 3508 340 3887 City 313 201 84 4491 371 5148 EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 368 7.B.a Per Washington State Department of Commerce guidance, single-family unit capacity cannot be counted towards achieving the 2044 housing units target that incorporates the need for low and moderate -income housing. Furthermore, when the Buildable Lands Report was generated, capacity for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) was not calculated. Hence, out of the 5,148 units of existing housing capacity, the City can only count the following towards the 2044 growth target: • 84 townhouses as its portion of middle housing units capacity • 4,491 multifamily units and 371 senior apartments as low rise or midrise capacity This combination of numbers results in an existing capacity of 4,946 units that can be counted toward the 2044 housing unit targets. To summarize, 4,123 housing units is the additional amount that the City needs to plan for as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Most of the units to be accommodated are for low and moderate -income families. Because single-family houses on individual lots are generally not affordable to low and moderate -income levels, multifamily housing is a needed option for these income levels. Table 4 lists existing housing units by type and the additional units needed by 2044 in Edmonds, with corresponding median income ranges. Table 4 Required allocation of housing units as per affordability levels designated House Bill 1220 Low -Rise or Mid -Rise Low 0-80% AMI Multi -family. (For eg. 6,814 4,862 1,952 Walk-up apartment buildings) Moderate <80-120% AMI ADUs or Low-rise/ 2129 0 2,129 Mid -rise Detached single Higher Income >120% family homes, Middle AMI Housing- Townhomes, 126 84 42 Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex 9,069 4,946 4,123 Source: The Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County report 2023 (H05) ADUs = Accessory Dwelling Units AMI = Area Median Income Besides HB 1220, the City also needs to meet the requirements of HB 1337, which allows two ADUs in all single-family residential zones. Therefore, Edmonds must provide a net capacity change of: • A net increase of at least 1,952 units that are lowrise or midrise in the multifamily category • A net increase of at least 2,129 ADUs (or any of the above categories) • A net increase of at 42 units that are middle housing (or any of the above categories) 250 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 369 7.B.a Therefore, as part of its 2024 Plan update, the City aims to plan for 4,123 new units of housing. Some of the new units can be achieved by either action alternative, which assumes implementation of recent State legislation requiring cities to accommodate additional housing and housing types. Calculations that incorporate guidance from the Washington State Department of Commerce in accommodating the required additional housing and housing types result in a net new need of about 2,400 housing units, the majority of which should be generally affordable to low and moderate -income households. Figure 5 shows the number of housing units the City must plan for by type (multi -family, ADUs, and middle housing). Low-rise/ Mid -rise Multi Family 6,814 - 4,862 = 1,952 - 0 = 1952 ADUs 2,129 - n/a = 2,129 - 1,977 (HB 1337), = 152 500-600 (HB 1110) Middle Housing 126 - 84 = 42 - Only 42 can count (HB 1220) = 0 Total 9,069 - 4,946 = 4,123 - 2019 = 2104 + (300 Unocal) = Approx 2400 Figure 5 Existing Housing and Units Edmonds must accommodate by type. Therefore, the City must accommodate a total of approximately 2,400 housing units through its Comprehensive Plan growth strategies (e.g., distributed within the Centers and Hubs as proposed in the action alternatives). EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 370 7.B.a _sp 4,946 Exlsbri Capacity Per BLR ExlsOnq 4,946 Capacity Per BLR ~-' = 1 I 1 2,052 HB1110•Hbl337 Achieved Capaaty County Allocated Target Per BLR existing Capacity County adopted housing units target (Includes existing capacity) — 9.069 Edmonds currently has capacity for 5148 units. but only 4.946 units can be counted towards growth targets. • 4862 units that are multi family. senior apartments i e low rise or mid rise • 84 units that must are middle housing • Capacity for ADUs has not previously been evakiated • 201 units that are single family (Not Counted as they do not satisfy HB 1220) Subtracting the existing capacity of 4.946 from the 9.069-target housing. we still need to plan for 4.123 units capacity. Required Typology for the total 4.123 1952 - low-rise or mid -rise mulb-family apartment category E 2129 ADUs or low-rise or mid -rise multi -family apartment o category. 42 units that are middle housing low-rise or mid -rise multi- family apartment category 0 .y d 2.400 unit, N City tofind potential grovM A locations leasible to actowllwodote the additional horn in N r- Possible loss of units in UNOCAL property L� Total Units required (after excluding existing capacity) ADUs and Middle Housing Capacities W Possible loss of units in UNOCAL property (not included in the growth target) Total Housing units to plan for (including Unocal 9069 4946 4.123 2.052 300 2,400 Approx. 252 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 371 7.B.a Appendix C: Growth Alternatives To accommodate the growth, two growth scenarios were proposed as growth alternatives to create vibrant neighborhoods with suitable and affordable housing for all income levels, enhancing quality of life and promoting social equity. Both the Growth Alternatives proposed focused on the 2024- 2044 planning period and will plan to accommodate new housing and employment growth targets, be compliant with the state legislative house bills and stay consistent with the Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). SEPA mandates that cities study the environmental impacts of the proposed alternatives to ensure that no growth is being planned in such a way that it impacts the surrounding environment. City proposed two action alternatives besides a No -Action alternative where City continues to follow the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, amended in 2020, and current zoning regulations. It would maintain the existing land use designations without modifications and would not follow would not meet new requirements set by the State related to middle housing (HB 1110), providing housing capacity for all income levels (HB 1220), easing limitations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (HB 1337), and planning for climate change (HB 1181). This alternative aligns with the approach proposed in the current Comprehensive Plan for Edmonds, which is to strategically plan for future development in larger two activity centers located within the community, the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and the Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center. No -Action alternative is the baseline condition for comparison with the Action Alternatives. It maintains the current land use designations from the 2015 Comrehensive Plan Update. This alternative is non- compliant with Washington State Growth Management Act requirements. To accommodate the projected growth, Le housing and employment targets City has identified potential growth areas called Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs to achieve sustainable, resilient, and equitable distribution of growth. They offer a variety of capacities to support housing and job growth, diverse housing types, and citywide infrastructure investments. Developing cohesive neighborhoods through Neighborhood Hubs and Neighborhood Centers would foster community cohesiveness and wellbeing in more areas of the City. The action alternatives would meet Edmonds' vision statement for the future of the City. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 372 7.B.a i .i ♦ j r .• 1 OF 1 •. : e �D �, ts_. Encouraging compact and efficient land use making use of the existing infrastructure and density seems to be an opportunity for Edmonds to enhance the overall quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. This approach can further: • Emphasize on mixed land use, pedestrian -friendly infrastructure, and efficient public transportation. • Create walkable neighborhoods where most daily necessities and services can be easily reached by a short walk, bike ride, or public transit ride. • Support mobility for people, not just vehicles • Prioritize investments in transportation infrastructure, promote sustainable and equitable transportation options. All three of the alternatives consider the same level of overall growth, consistent with the City's adopted 2044 growth targets: 9,069 housing units and 3,058 jobs in total by 2044. Because of existing capacity, Edmonds must provide a net addition in capacity for 4,123 housing units and 510 jobs. The Action Alternatives examine a different distribution of this targeted growth in Edmonds to highlight a range of choices. The range of growth options includes concentrating development in four comparatively larger Neighborhood Centers and in four smaller Neighborhood Hubs (Alternative A: Focused Growth), or in four comparatively smaller Neighborhood Centers and in seven relatively larger Neighborhood Hubs (Alternative B: Distributed Growth). 254 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 373 7.B.a Neighborhood Centers Neighborhood Centers are described as places which provide a mix of retail, commercial and services to a variety of segments of the city. The centers enable compact building forms, providing the ability to accomplish many daily tasks without a car. They can be described as having vibrant "village center" atmosphere, with larger activated open spaces, and walkable streetscapes. The public realm offers opportunities for public art, and areas for festivals, and other civic activities. They enable housing options for current and future residents of Edmonds, including senior and family oriented mid -rise and mixed -use multifamily buildings. Selection Criteria for Neighborhood Centers • Potential for redevelopment (underutilized) to meet community goals and enhance the public realm • Existing retail and other commercial businesses • Existing moderate scale multifamily residential land uses • Potential for good multimodal access with existing transit service Locations and Extents of Neighborhood Centers The extents of the centers vary for each of the action alternatives. • Firdale Village • Westgate • Five Corners • Medical District Expansion Neighborhood Hubs Neighborhood hubs are the focal points within residential areas where residents can access various services, resources, and social activities. These hubs play a vital role in fostering community engagement, promoting social cohesion, and improving the quality of life for residents. Selection Criteria for Neighborhood Hubs • Potential for redevelopment (underutilized) to meet community goals and enhance the public realm • Existing mixed -use with small-scale retail or commercial businesses • Existing low-rise apartments or missing middle housing • Potential for good multimodal access with existing transit service Locations and Extents of Neighborhood Hubs The extents of the Neighborhood Hubs vary for each of the action alternative. • South Lake Ballinger • Firdale North • West Edmonds Way • North Bowl • Maplewood • East Seaview • Perrinville • Edmonds Waterfront Under both action alternatives, the Plan removes references to Edmonds Crossing and examines key planning issues and objectives within the waterfront's evolving context. Critical issues to address include sea level rise, climate resilience, access and circulation for all modes of transportation, marsh restoration, land use and development, sustainability, and design character. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 374 7.B.a Alternative A: Focused Growth Alternative A would consist of four Neighborhood Centers of mid -scale mixed use (Figure 124). This would include four -floor apartments or condominiums with retail, commercial, or offices on the ground floor in select locations, with a possible additional bonus floor. A bonus (fifth) floor would be possible if a developer meets community benefit incentives. The four Neighborhood Hubs would include low scale mixed use. This would include three -floor apartments or condominiums with retail, commercial, or offices on the ground floor in select locations, with no bonus floors permitted in Hubs. ELNeighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Neighborhood Center Mltl-scale mixetl-use: Apartments or condos with retail/ cial/offices on ground floor in select locations .Neighborhood Hub Low -scale mixed -use: Apartments or condos with retail/ commercial/ offices on ground floor in select locations OTransit Oriented Housing Transit Routes connecting the Centers and Hubs Bus Stop High Capacity BRT Route Downtown/ Waterfront Activity Center Firdale Village Olympic View Or. 196th St. ♦ ♦ Medical District: ;♦ Expansion aP��♦�♦ Five Corners 0 2th St. � QQ t a g aF Highway 99 'Os�y zzornsr. ' Subarea qy J Westgate 8th St. ... t..n.0 . .ac ^ 256 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 375 7.B.a Alternative B: Distributed Growth Alternative B would consist of four smaller Neighborhood Centers compared to Alternative A, each of mid -scale mixed use (Figure 2.5). This would include lower three -floor apartments or condominiums with retail, commercial, or offices on the ground floor in select locations, with a possible additional bonus floor. A bonus (fourth) floor would be possible if a developer meets community benefit incentives. The seven Neighborhood Hubs would include low- scale mixed use. This would include higher three -floor apartments or condominiums with retail, commercial, or offices on the ground floor in select locations, also with a possible bonus floor permitted in Hubs. Neighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, town quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacke cottage style and courtyard apartments Center •Neighborhood Mid -scale mixed -use: Apartments or condos with commercial/offices on ground floor in select local •Neighborhood Hub Low -scale mixed -use: Apartments or condos Mid - commercial/ offices on ground floor in select loca OTransit Oriented Housing . Transit Routes connecting the Cent Bus Stop High Capacity BRT Route Downtown/ Waterfront Activity Center, West Edmonds Way Firdale North Firdale Village , North Bowl Maplewood`, 196th St. Medical District�l Expansion Five Corners N Main St. ` \ s 212th St. a Q t zzoth St. Westgate St. Perrinvillej East Seaview 7 Highway 99 Subarea South Lake Ballinger EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 376 7.B.a How the Action Alternatives differ? Proposed Area Details: Westgate In the Westgate area, growth Alternatives A and B differ in housing unit capacity and allowable building heights. Alternative A provides for approximately 1,800 housing units, while Alternative B reaches about 1,100 units. Under Alternative A, most parcels permit building heights ranging from three to five stories. The darker blue areas on the map represent parcels where building heights of up to four floors are allowed, with an additional floor available if community benefits, such as affordable housing or public amenities, are included in the development proposal. In contrast, Alternative B allows buildings of up to three floors by right, with a similar height bonus to four floors if community benefits are provided. The primary distinction between the two alternatives is in the lower right corner of the Westgate area, where proposed heights differ. The increased height allowances in Alternative A yield a greater housing capacity compared to Alternative B. Keeping Westgate at its current zoning could limit job growth opportunities and impact city revenue Additionally, the existing zoning may not meet feasibility standards, suggesting that without the proposed adjustments to building heights and densities, market -driven growth may not occur, potentially leaving development stagnant. No Action Alt A: Focused Growth Alt B: Distributed Growth Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Existing 3-4 Floors Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 4 floors (5 with incentive) Up to 4 floors Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Residential Multi -Family (Housing Bills Compliance) School Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, rr Bus Slops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors (4 with incentive) Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and subject to change with further study. 258 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 377 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: Five Corners In the Five Corners area, Alternatives A and B propose significantly different housing capacities and height limits. Alternative A accommodates up to 800 housing units, while Alternative B has a capacity of only 350 units, largely due to differences in building height allowances. In Alternative A, the core commercial center, currently zoned as neighborhood commercial, allows buildings of up to four stories, with an option for an additional bonus floor if community benefits —such as affordable housing or public amenities —are included in the development. The multi -family parcels to the east, along both sides of 212th Street, are also set at four stories, while parcels to the west are limited to three stories. This distribution enables the area to achieve a higher density and meet more of the city's housing targets. Conversely, the distributed growth option in Alternative B limits the entire center to a maximum height of three floors, with a potential fourth floor as a height bonus for developments that provide community benefits. Unlike Alternative A, Alternative B has no five -story buildings, which constrains the housing capacity and limits the opportunity for higher -density development. Maintaining height incentives as a tool for community benefits could help ensure that new developments contribute facilities and amenities to the public. Without these height bonuses, future projects may prioritize maximizing building mass without adding significant public value. Additionally, reducing height limits further in either alternative could hinder the city's ability to meet its housing and growth goals for Five Corners. No Action Alt A: Focused Growth Alt B: Distributed Growth Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 4 floors (5 with incentive) Up to 4 floors Ui) to 3 floors Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors (4 with incentive) s.\ 21ZMst_ 2120st y �1 all all Mixed -Use Nei hborhood Commercial Neighborhood Residential g Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and Multi -Family L (Housing Bills Compliance) subject to change with further study. School Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, rr Bus Slops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 378 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: Medical District Expansion In the Medical District, Alternatives A and B propose distinct approaches to height limits, zoning extents, and housing capacity. In Alternative A, the existing neighborhood commercial area is proposed with a height limit of four stories, with an additional bonus floor available if community benefits are provided. Some of the multi- family parcels west of 76th Street are similarly capped at four floors. This approach limits the growth area and keeps development focused on the existing core, achieving an estimated 750 housing units in total. Alternative B, however, expands the Medical District's growth area to include additional parcels Notably, RS-8 parcels along 220th Street and areas west of Woodway High School are incorporated, with proposed height limits up to three floors. Parcels east of 76th Street are also included in this expanded growth boundary. The result is a significantly higher housing capacity —around 1,500 units — due to both the increased extent of developable land and the broader zoning allowances. There has been feedback advocating for more balanced growth across the city, which suggests adjusting the expansion extent of the Medical District. Reducing this expansion could mean concentrating density by increasing allowable heights in certain hubs and centers, potentially permitting four-story buildings to help meet growth goals without overextending the district boundaries. Finding a balance between concentrated height and expanded growth area will be essential to align with the city's objectives for the Medical District while meeting housing and development targets. No Action Alt A: Focused Growth Alt B: Distributed Growth Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family • School Bus Stops L Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 4 floors (5 with incentive) Up to 4 floors Nelgnoornooa neslaenaal (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors (4 with incentive) Up to 3 floors Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and subject to change with further study. 260 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 379 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: Firdale This map displays both the Firdale Center and the North Firdale Hub, illustrating distinct approaches in Alternatives A and B. In both alternatives, the Firdale Center boundary remains the same, yielding an estimated 290 housing units with a proposed building height of four floors, plus a bonus floor incentive for developments that incorporate community benefits. The North Firdale Hub varies slightly between the alternatives. In Alternative A, the hub is a minimal area limited to the existing neighborhood commercial zone, contributing approximately 30 housing units. Alternative B expands the North Firdale Hub to include additional parcels, allowing a maximum height of three floors, with select parcels eligible for a bonus floor if community benefits are provided. A common public comment has been to remove the North Firdale Hub as a designated neighborhood hub due to its location within Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARAs). Given that North Firdale's current designation yields only a minor increase in housing units, and with some flexibility in the city's housing targets, both alternatives could largely remain unchanged without significantly impacting overall housing goals. No Action Alt A: Focused Growth Alt B: Distributed Growth Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 4 floors (5 with incentive) Up to 3 floors Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 4 floors (5 with incentive) l� Up to 3 floors (4 with incentive) Up to 3 floors ■i ■ Mixed -Use Neighborhood commercial Neighborhood Residential g Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and Multi -Family (Housing Bills Compliance) subject to change with further study. School Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, Bus Stops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 380 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: North Bowl In the North Bowl area, Alternatives A and B differ in terms of housing capacity and the extent of mixed -use zoning. In Alternative A, the existing commercial area is re -designated for mixed -use development, with a maximum height of three floors. This yields a housing capacity of around 75 units. Alternative B expands the housing potential by increasing capacity to approximately 200 units. Like Alternative A, the existing commercial area is designated for mixed -use up to three floors, but an additional floor is available as a bonus for developments that provide community benefits. Furthermore, Alternative B incorporates additional parcels as mixed -use, also capped at three floors, which supports increased density and housing opportunities within the North Bowl area. No Action Alt A: Focused Growth Alt B: Distributed Growth Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Residential Multi -Family (Housing Bills Compliance) School Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, rr Bus Slops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors (4 with incentive) Up to 3 floors ya Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and subject to change with further study. 262 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 381 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: Perrinville In Perrinville, Alternatives A and B follow a similar zoning approach, with the existing commercial area re -designated for mixed -use development. In Alternative A, the allowable height is capped at three floors, with a total housing capacity of around 35 units. Alternative B maintains the same boundary and existing commercial zoning as Alternative A but includes a bonus floor incentive, allowing a potential fourth floor for projects that incorporate community benefits. This provides additional flexibility for developers while encouraging public amenities. Community feedback has highlighted concerns about flooding in the area, with some residents suggesting the removal of Perrinville as a Neighborhood Hub. However, it is worth noting that new developments would be subject to updated stormwater codes designed to mitigate flooding impacts and prevent harmful environmental effects. Retaining Perrinville as a hub could also allow the city to distribute growth more evenly, potentially reducing required building heights in other hubs and centers. No Action Alt A: Focused Growth Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) = Up to 3 floors Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Residential Multi -Family , (Housing Bills Compliance) School Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, Bus Stops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Alt B: Distributed Growth Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors (4 with incentive) Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and subject to change with further study. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 382 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: East Seaview The small area at the intersection of 76th and 196th was added as a neighborhood hub in response to public input. In Alternative A, this hub is compact, with an allowable height of three floors, yielding approximately 80 housing units. Alternative B expands the hub further west, increasing its overall area while maintaining the same three -floor height limit. In this alternative, certain parcels within the hub also offer a bonus floor incentive for developments that include community benefits, providing additional flexibility for housing while encouraging public amenities. This approach allows the hub to support modest growth while aligning with community feedback on expanding mixed -use areas near this intersection. No Action Alt A: Focused Growth Alt B: Distributed Growth Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Residential Multi -Family (Housing Bills Compliance) School Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, rr Bus Slops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Up to 3 floors (4 with incentive) Up to 3 floors Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and subject to change with further study. 264 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 383 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: South Lake Ballinger The South Ballinger area is included only in Alternative B, where it is designated as a new hub at the southern boundary near 76th Avenue and Edmonds Way. This designation allows for approximately 70 housing units, with a straightforward height limit of three floors. This addition expands housing opportunities in the southern part of the city, supporting moderate growth in response to strategic planning goals. No Action Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) r a a a a Jtcon a u r, Lake Ballinger Edrr,�_way N£ 205th St Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial O Neighborhood Residential Multi -Family (Housing Bills Compliance) School Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, Bus Stops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Alt B: Distributed Growth Up to 3 floors of at, Q u n Lake Ballinger 'No NE 205th St. Metricsare approximate, conceptual only and subject to change with further study. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 384 7.B.a Proposed Area Details: West Edmonds Way The West Edmonds Way area is included exclusively in Alternative B, where only a portion of the existing commercial parcels is re -designated for mixed -use development. This area, shown in blue within the larger pink commercial zone, has a proposed housing capacity of 35 units. This designation aims to introduce modest residential growth within the existing commercial corridor, balancing housing needs while maintaining the character of the area. No Action Neighborhood Commercial Existing Multi -Family (3 floors) Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Residential Multi -Family (Housing Bills Compliance) School Middle housing. Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes. Bus Stops quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), slacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Proposed Area Details: Maplewood Alt B: Distributed Growth Up to 3 floors Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and subject to change with further study. In Alternative B, the Maplewood area includes several parcels designated for housing, excluding the church parcel due to GMA and Commerce guidelines, which prohibit counting capacity from religious properties. The remaining parcels collectively add up to approximately 200 housing units. C y d N N N 266 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 385 7.B.a Summary of Differences Between Alternatives A and B. Areas of Change Majority of residential capacity is allocated to create mixed use Neighborhood Centers. Proposed residential capacity is distributed within Neighborhood Centers and Neighborhood Hubs. Single -use commercial areas within Moderate increase in capacity in centers are proposed to be Mixed -Use. Neighborhood Centers. Neighborhood Centers expand beyond Neighborhood Centers' extents would the existing commercial area. be limited to existing commercial zoned areas. Introduces opportunity for targeted capacity to create smaller mixed use with Neighborhood Hubs at a moderate scale. A higher number of Neighborhood Hubs are proposed with moderate increase in capacity. Centers 1,600 residential units 850 residential units Hubs 200 residential units 900 residential units Medical Center Expansion 1,000-1,200 residential units 1,000-1,200 residential units TOTAL 2,700-3,000 residential units 2,700-3,000 residential units Mixed -Use Residential introduces a maximum of 4 floors (with 1 possible bonus floor) for new buildings within all Neighborhood Centers. Development Intensity Mixed -Use and Multi -Family buildings with heights of 2 to 3 floors within Neighborhood Hubs. Mixed -Use Residential introduces a maximum of 3 floors (with 1 bonus floor) for new buildings within Neighborhood Centers. Mixed -Use and Multi -Family buildings with heights of 3 (with 1 bonus floor) within Neighborhood Hubs. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 386 7.B.a W. Preferred Growth Alternative Selection f vdate North. 90 rnor41 .35 outh late WriM. 70 1.200 A final decision was made by the City Council seeking recommendations from the Planning Board to choose the extents and heights of the potential areas of change. The approved growth scenario defined significant changes in future land use designations within the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use element. The housing element address the distribution and types of housing needed to meet various income levels. 268 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 387 7.B.a Appendix D: Community Engagement Summary The new 20-year plan articulates the community's vision for future growth and development and reflect community values. The goals and policies included in this plan provide a basis for the City's regulations and guide future decision -making. It also addresses anticipated population and employment growth and how facilities and services will be maintained or improved to accommodate expected growth. Public participation is a crucial element in the development of the Comprehensive Plan to ensure Edmonds remains a welcoming place for all where people can live, work, and enjoy diverse activities and amenities. This community engagement summary provides a strategic framework and schedule guiding how members of the Edmonds community were involved at different points and in different ways in the development of the Comprehensive Plan. It provided the framework and establish the desired goals and outcomes of public participation. Specific methods and tactics used to implement community engagement were adaptable to build on lessons learned from each stage of public participation throughout the duration of the project. Principles for Public Participation Strategy Public input matters and public input is a priority. Public input and involvement improve decision - making and create a project that reflects the needs of the community. Outreach and engagement need to occur early and regularly throughout the project, along with a commitment to provide accurate and timely information and to listen and respond to community feedback. Communicating early and regularly limits surprises and helps manage participant expectations. Outreach should build partnerships and leverage existing relationships. Where possible, we worked closely with and cultivate positive, long-term relationships with residents, community -based organizations, businesses and other institutions, and partner agencies. Outreach includes following up with the community. The project team ensured communications processes that create meaningful feedback loops, so participants knew how their input informed decision -making processes, are aware of data and key community themes, and knew what the next steps will be. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 388 7.B.a The city of Edmonds has actively engaged the community through various public outreach events since Summer 2022, aiming to gather feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and residents. This engagement is crucial for fostering a sense of community involvement and ensuring that urban development reflects the needs and desires of its citizens. These events provided platforms for residents and stakeholders to voice their opinions on urban planning and community needs. Engagement efforts included a wide array of participants: • Agencies: Local government and regional agencies contributed insights into regulatory and planning frameworks. • Non -Profit Organizations: Non -profits provided perspectives on community needs and social services. • Businesses: Local businesses shared their views on economic development and community vibrancy. • Residents: Community members offered feedback on their experiences and aspirations for urban spaces. The outreach activities included workshops, public forums, surveys, and informal gatherings designed to encourage dialogue among participants. These formats helped ensure that all voices are heard and considered in the planning process. A brief overview of these events is given below.v EARLY PLANNING Edmonds Waterfront Issues Study Key Findings and Recommendations Memo kly ra, don Ezec°°°es°m dry 1.The city initiated working on the 2024 update <y;lo e,°a.a°Ppnewea°9m;eee in the summer of 2022 with an evaluation of the "° ""°'"""° existing plan. As a part of this, the city began ` reviewing the Plan with two focused studies that will be used to frame the update. • A Review of Waterfront Issues. • Gap Analysis Regarding Equity and Climate. Comprehensive Plan Gap Analysis city of Edmonds „ •'' JWy 2022 This helped in the existing conditions study to analyze the current context of different °°°° ° 9 ,a„ela,° P ,wee y neighborhoods within Edmonds and Identify strengths, opportunities, and challenges. Einalfiep°rt Prepared by: GEOS ECONorthwest I N S I II'UI'E EONOMKS-PNANCF-P.AN1- 270 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 389 7.B.a VISIONING (Sept 2022) Six -week themed community conversations focused on key topics in the Comprehensive Plan to shape the vision statement during the summer of 2022. Over 8,500 comments were collected which helped craft the vision statement • Identity • Quality of Life • Economic Growth • Environment • Culture • Livability and Land Use SUMMER 2023 ENGAGEMENT (June 2023) After visioning in 2022, the City restarted conversations regarding the Comprehensive Plan update with a community kick-off in late July 2022 and has had an ongoing presence at community events. Staff hosted interactive activities like `Popsicles in the Park' and `Spin the Wheel' character play to analyze the needs and wants for the next 20 years. • Community Fair • Summer Market • Civic Park opening • `Reimagining Neighborhoods + Streets' events. EIS SCOPING (August 2023) An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is an informational document that provides the city, the public, and other agencies with environmental information to be considered in the decision -making process of the Comprehensive Plan update. An EIS identifies and reduces adverse impacts, and identifies potential beneficial outcomes. In August 2022, a five -week scoping period gathered input from the community and agencies on what the EIS should focus on. R7�114', " � SPo[E fbWbJly N c 0 A a� N N N EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 390 7.B.a NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS (Dec 2023) The city held neighborhood meetings from December 4 to December 12, 2023, inviting residents to participate in discussions tailored to specific neighborhoods. Community members engaged in small group discussions to express their thoughts and ideas. Specifically, questions were posed regarding the elements they wish to see in their neighborhood, their vision for the community in the next 20 years, potential growth opportunities, and significant concerns. Six focused meetings focusing in the following areas were held at the Edmonds Plaza room. Downtown and Waterfront 2. Westgate 3. 5 Corners 4. North Bowl 5. Firdale Village 6. Highway 99 ONLINE OPEN HOUSE and CITYWIDE FORUM (March 2024) An online open house and an in -person public forum, both of which were held to present growth alternatives to the community. The online open house provided a convenient platform for residents to explore various growth alternatives from the comfort of their homes. Participants could access detailed information, view visual presentations, and engage with interactive elements that highlighted the proposed options. This format allowed us to reach a broader audience, accommodating those who might not have been able to attend an in -person event due to scheduling conflicts or mobility issues. Clty of Edmonds 2044 comprehensive Plan Update Welcome to the online open house for the City of Edmonds' Comprehensive Plan Update! r.Community Comment Board Project Background f WM1al�aa yeMreFregani .................................................. . ­„ereol,0 272 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 391 7.B.a In addition to the online engagement, we also hosted an in -person public forum. This event encouraged direct interaction between community members and city planners. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, express their opinions, and discuss their thoughts on the growth alternatives presented. The face-to- face setting fostered a sense of community and allowed for more nuanced conversations about the potential impacts of these alternatives. Both events were designed to ensure that all voices were heard and that feedback could be collected effectively. STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS (April 2024) The purpose of the interviews was to gather input from clearly defined audiences using tailored questioning to help inform the key themes of the Comprehensive Plan. Details of the Sessions: • Held in 4 focus groups: Waterfront, Environment, Developers and Utility providers • The interviews were held in March and April 2024. • Each session will be a facilitated, ninety -minute -long meeting. • Meetings were hybrid CITYWIDE MEETINGS- GOALS & POLICIES (MAY 2023) Six meetings were held on the following topics for one hour each. • Land Use • Housing • Economy • Transportation • Urban Design • Climate �mmaeniry i ' wal aapa aaam tp eoal e. 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DRAFT PLAN WEBINAR Draft Plan webinar was held on October 21st, 2024. Staff provided a brief overview of city's approach and what's in the draft documents. An In -person Open house was held on October 28th , to discuss both Draft Plan and the DEIS, where public had an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. Board/Committees involved throughout: • Community Champions • Planning Board • EDC • City Council Communication channels: Webpage- edmondswa.gov/everyonesedmonds Email : Email: everyonesedmondsC@edmondswa.gov Sign up / Ask Us form- https://forms.office.com/g/xhslaaLprJ?origin=lprLink Customer constant Mianiling list —1500 subscribers News / Press release on My Edmonds News, Beacon Social media — Facebook, Instagram 274 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 393 7.B.a Appendix E: Potential Actions to Consider as Recommended by the Planning Board The following list outlines potential action items that can be further explored to guide implementation efforts, considering the city's priorities, available resources, and other critical factors. Any such action that is selected will be designed to support the City's long-term vision while ensuring compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA). Critical Areas Explore standards that encourage projects to meet desired envi-ronmental outcomes. Tree Canopy Reassess city tree canopy at five-year intervals to monitor change and make strategic management decisions. 2. Include a tree planting budget and a maintenance plan in all rights -of -way and other capital transportation projects 3. Create volunteer programs to assist elderly or disabled residents with tree care tasks, leveraging community involvement and sup -port 4. Implement a tree protection ordinance that outlines the criteria for significant trees (factors such as size, species, age, historical sig-nificance, and ecological value) and specifies the protections af-forded to them 5. Consider requiring permits for any activity that could potentially impact significant trees, including pruning, removal, and construc-tion activities within the tree's critical root zone 6. Consider the replacement of removed significant trees with appro-priate species and sizes, ensuring no net loss of tree canopy Waterfront: 1. Create people centered hubs that are pedestrian -only zones, free of vehicular traffic, to expand usable open spaces for recreating, socializing and hosting events. 2. Use interpretative signage and/or art to highlight the historic and ecological significance of the waterfront. 3. Develop additional pocket parks and open spaces along the boardwalk, connected by bike and pedestrian pathways for in -creased accessibility. 4. Provide diverse and inclusive amenities and activities that cater to all community members, visitors enhancing the recreational and cultural vibrancy of the waterfront. 5. Design a network of pathways, boardwalks, and trails that priori-tize pedestrians and connect key destinations. 6. Continue implementing a continuous shoreline walkway (board-walk/esplanade) from Brackett's Landing North to Marina Beach Park. Work with the Port of Edmonds to integrate recreation and marina functions into the long-term plan. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 394 7.B.a 7. Restore and reclaim Edmonds Marsh as a vital ecological, educa-tional and recreational area, designating it as an open space with water access for passive recreation. 8. Support evaluation and establishment of a regional wildlife sanc-tuary and recreation area at the southern end of the Edmonds Wa-terfront. (Includes but not limited to the Edmonds Marsh -Estuary, adjacent wetland open spaces, the Unocal/WSDOT property, Ma-rina Beach, city park, Willow Creek, and Shellabarger creek 9. Prioritize salmon restoration in all ecological planning and devel-opment. Support projects like Willow creek daylighting encourag-ing salmon restoration. Facilitate expansion of "Willow Creek Salmon Hatchery & Habitat Center" as the gateway to the restored Edmonds Marsh at SR 104/ Pine St. 10. Design boardwalk loop with viewing platforms, observation decks, educational signage, and wide landscape promenades to the Edmonds Marsh without impacting the environment, enhancing its ecological, educational and recreational value 11. . Create pathways to protect flora and fauna, minimize ecological disturbance, and prevent habitat destruction. 12. Rehabilitate and protect riparian zones along streams to improve water quality and provide essential habitat for salmon 13. Identify, remove or modify barriers such as culverts, dams, pipes and weirs that impede salmon migration, ensuring free passage for all life stages of salmon 14. Partner with organizations to educate community, partner with landowners, Tribes, government agencies, community groups, businesses and other nonprofits to develop supportive programs and exhibits to educate local residents and visitors about Ed-monds unique eco systems, ecological conservation and signifi-cance. 15. Encourage programs related to ecological education in local schools 16. Facilitate the growth of the education centers such as Restoration Education Center or Willow Creek Salmon Hatchery, Watershed Education Center, to provide learning opportunities related to the local watershed and salmon habitat. Housing 1. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Green Building program Economic Development Develop and implement an equitable economic development strategy that includes a citywide analysis to identify underserved areas and prioritize investments in those locations. 2. Establish policies and programs to support small businesses, especially those at risk of a) displacement, such as offering grants, affordable commercial spaces, and technical assistance to s a 276 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 395 7.B.a ensure economic growth benefits all populations. Culture, History & Urban Design Work with local schools and youth organizations to dedicate spaces for youth perspectives in community -wide conversations. 2. Support the maintenance of a strategic plan to guide the priorities and activities of the Historic Preservation Commission. 3. The urban Design framework shall be developed with participation from relevant city departments including Planning & Development, Public Works, Community, Culture & Economic Development and Parks, Recreation and Human Services. 4. The framework should be developed with Edmonds' identity as an arts destination as one of the key criteria for assessment. 5. The Urban Design Frameworks shall include a "public life study" (Refer Appendix x for a sample of Public Life Study) The public life study should include data on items such as: • The scale and urban characteristics of the space • How many people are there, and for how long • Who is there, by gender, age, etc. • What activities are people engaging in • Mapping of existing public spaces, transportation networks and community amenities including art installations. 6. Using data collected through public life studies, the city should create Public Life Action Plans as a core component of each ur-ban design framework to identify both design and programming opportunities, gaps and areas for improvement. integrating artistic expression and cultural activities to enrich the community's distinct character and enhance quality of life. 7. Update and develop policy to implement the goals as defined in the Community Cultural plan with a focus on strategies of the `Creative Arts' to enrich Edmonds' physical environment, including public spaces. 8. Strategize distribution of restricted funds collected for the acquisi-tion, installation ad maintenance of public art under `Municipal arts fund' and `Public art acquisition fund'. 9. Based on Urban Design Framework and the completed Public Life Studies, identify areas with limited access to cultural resources and opportunities for artistic expression. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 396 7.B.a Climate Undertake a Climate Equity Strategic Plan that identifies issues, and targets actions that address climate equity. Include planning tools appropriate to both public and private participants. The fol- lowing activities should be part of the plan: • Utilize Edmonds Equitable Engagement Framework to in -form equitable public outreach processes and best practic-es. Incorporate surveys and other forms of data collection to find populations needing support. Engage with advocacy groups and elevate local needs and priorities. • Assess the effects of climate risk on vulnerable populations, e.g. seniors, and those on fixed incomes. • Develop recommendations for community programs respon-sive to findings. • Coordinate with, and leverage state and regional goals and initiatives. • Implement a monitoring schedule: Align the periodic as-sessment with scheduled updates to vulnerability analysis for regular evaluation and timely update of strategies and ac-tions. 2. Undertake a policy review of City comprehensive, strategic, and specific plans to ensure that City policies are appropriately target-ed to prepare for and mitigate potential impacts of climate change. • The reviews may be done to correspond with scheduled plan updates or accelerated where either a higher priority is identified, or the next update is not specifically scheduled • Develop and implement robust development standards that are adaptable to the impacts of climate change, enhancing the resilience of the city's infrastructure, buildings, and com-munities • Update building codes to incorporate climate -resilient mate-rials and construction practices that can withstand extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, and storms • Update land use plans for climate adaptation and resilience based on the strategies identified within climate change risk assessment and impact analysis to address sea level rise, flooding, wildfire, extreme heat, and other hazards Capital Facilities Create and maintain a long-range Municipal Capital Facility Plan. 2. Integrate preservation priorities into the long-term strategic planning. 3. Develop program requirements for City departments to support the delivery of City services considering department adjacencies and square footage needed for current and future growth requirements. 4. Identify deficiencies, gaps, and areas of improvement in the existing capital facility asset inventory based on projected growth, service levels of public facing services and deferred maintenance backlogs. 5. Implement a phased facility implementation plan that includes overarching strategic facility goals 6. Use an achievable funding strategy and phasing program, which considers financing options, impact fees, property sales or trades, and joint -use opportunities with partners. 7. Conduct feasibility studies for each existing building, projecting usage, utility costs, and carbon reduction goals over the next 10-20 years, while also assessing the cost -benefit of potential 278 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 397 7.B.a updates such as conversion to electric heating and hot water. Utilities Develop strategies to enhance the resilience of utility systems Le drinking water, storm water against natural disasters, climate change, and other potential disruptions EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 398 7.B.a Appendix F: Potential Action Items based on Draft Plan The following list outlines potential action items that were compiled during the development of draft plan and can be further explored to guide implementation efforts, considering the city's priorities, available resources, and other critical factors. Any such action that is selected will be designed to support the City's long-term vision while ensuring compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA). Land Use Develop a `complete streets' street typology manual that considers land use in street design and functionality. 2. 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 3. Utilize the Green Street manual as a tool to identify and design transportation and stormwater projects citywide 4. Conduct a well -reasoned analysis of local policies and regulations contrib-uting to racially disparate impacts, displacement, and exclusion at neighbor -hood level and take necessary actions to undo impacts. 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 6. Adopt tools to minimize impacts on adjacent lower -density residentially zoned properties, such as landscape buffers, tree retention, high -quality de -sign elements, adequate parking, and low lighting and noise levels 7. Encourage developers to unbundle parking costs from rent, allowing tenants to opt out of paying for parking spaces they do not need. Waterfront: Create people centered hubs that are pedestrian -only zones, free of vehicular traffic, to expand usable open spaces for recreating, socializing and hosting events. 2. Develop signature pedestrian routes, with wide sidewalks, lighting and wayfind-ing, that connect parks, key activity nodes, and downtown Edmonds 3. Use interpretative signage and/or art to highlight the historic and ecological sig-nificance of the waterfront. 4. Develop additional pocket parks and open spaces along the boardwalk, con-nected by bike and pedestrian pathways for increased accessibility. 5. Provide diverse and inclusive amenities and activities that cater to all communi-ty members, visitors enhancing the recreational and cultural vibrancy of the wa-terfront. 6. Design a network of pathways, boardwalks, and trails that prioritize pedestrians and connect key destinations. 7. Continue implementing a continuous shoreline walkway (board-walk/esplanade) from Brackett's Landing North to Marina Beach Park. Work with the Port of Edmonds to integrate recreation and marina functions into the long-term plan. 280 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 399 7.B.a 8. Rebuild Marina Beach Park to enhance access and incorporate green spaces, providing a revitalized recreational area for the community. 9. Restore and reclaim Edmonds Marsh as a vital ecological, educational and rec-reational area, designating it as an open space with water access for passive recreation. 10. Support evaluation and establishment of a regional wildlife sanctuary and recrea-tion area at the southern end of the Edmonds Waterfront. (Includes but not limited to the Edmonds Marsh -Estuary, adjacent wetland open spaces, the Unocal/WSDOT property, Marina Beach, city park, Willow Creek, and Shellabarger creek 11. Prioritize salmon restoration in all ecological planning and development. Support projects like Willow creek daylighting encouraging salmon restoration. Facilitate expansion of "Willow Creek Salmon Hatchery & Habitat Center" as the gateway to the restored Edmonds Marsh at SR 104/ Pine St. 12. Redevelop Marina Beach Park to enhance recreational amenities while preserv-ing natural habitats. 13. Design boardwalk loop with viewing platforms, observation decks, educational signage, and wide landscape promenades to the Edmonds Marsh without im-pacting the environment, enhancing its ecological, educational and recreation -al value 14. Create pathways to protect flora and fauna, minimize ecological disturbance, and prevent habitat destruction. 15. Rehabilitate and protect riparian zones along streams to improve water quality and provide essential habitat for salmon 16. Identify, remove or modify barriers such as culverts, dams, pipes and weirs that impede salmon migration, ensuring free passage for all life stages of salmon 17. Partner with organizations to educate community, partner with landowners, Tribes, government agencies, community groups, businesses and other non -profits to develop supportive programs and exhibits to educate local residents and visitors about Edmonds unique eco systems, ecological conservation and significance. 18. Encourage programs related to ecological education in local schools 19. Facilitate the growth of the education centers such as Restoration Education Center or Willow Creek Salmon Hatchery, Watershed Education Center, to pro -vide learning opportunities related to the local watershed and salmon habitat. Highway 99 Establish a structured and regular schedule for engaging with the Highway 99 community to ensure ongoing, meaningful participation and input. Critical Areas Implement performance -based standards that encourage developers to meet specific environmental outcomes rather than prescriptive requirements EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 400 7.B.a Soil & Topography Grading, filling, and tree cutting should be restricted to building pads, rea-sonable construction clearance, driveways, access ways and other impervious surfaces 2. Grading should not jeopardize the stability of any slope, or of an adjacent property 3. 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 4. Fill and excavated dirt shall not be pushed down the slope 5. 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 6. Ensure proper design and maintenance of drainage systems to manage sur-face water runoff and prevent soil saturation Tree Canopy Reassess city tree canopy at five-year intervals to monitor change and make strategic management decisions. 2. Include a tree planting budget and a maintenance plan in all rights -of -way and other capital transportation projects 3. Create volunteer programs to assist elderly or disabled residents with tree care tasks, leveraging community involvement and support 4. Consider 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 5. Consider requiring permits for any activity that could potentially impact sig-nificant trees, including pruning, removal, and construction activities within the tree's critical root zone 6. Consider the replacement of removed significant trees with appropriate spe-cies and sizes, ensuring no net loss of tree canopy Housing 1. Develop a "Housing Action Plan" every 5 years including assessments of housing supply relative to vulnerable populations' needs, in partnership with key stakehold-ers, such as Affordable Housing Alliance. 2. Establish local housing funds for relocation and eviction and/or foreclosure assis-tance, such as counseling services to educate tenants about their rights and di-recting residents to resources that may be available. 3. Conduct Racially Disparate Impacts Analysis every five years to ensure residential development helps meet Edmonds' housing affordability targets. 4. Establish a vacancy audit and reporting mechanism requiring property owners to report vacant units, with particular attention to ensuring that MFTE units are not left unoccupied. 5. Conduct a periodic review of the MFTE program to assess its effectiveness, includ-ing an analysis 282 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 401 7.B.a of occupancy rates, demographic reach, and community feedback. 6. Identify opportunities for shared parking lots that provide a net reduction in park-ing spaces while still reasonably meeting parking demand. Opportunities could in-clude a shared parking system or parking districts. 7. Develop pre -approved plans for ADU's for faster permitting. 8. Publish performance metrics and timelines for the permitting process 9. Establish monitoring programs for permitting and regulatory processes to ensure that they promote housing opportunities and avoid, to the extent possible, adding to the cost of housing 10. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Green Building program, such as the number of projects incentivized, energy savings achieved, and/or reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Economic Development Develop relocation options in Edmonds for those displaced from mobile home parks and engage with communities to make those resources known 2. Provide additional support for safety, community space, and walkability improvements through securing grants and other financial support 3. Establish a shared metric for quality of life that incorporates the following measures as a starting point, possibly with the addition of other elements to be determined: • Connection • Mobility • Sociability • Stability — particularly with respect to housing stability • Health • Safety 4. Continue to foster an open and accepting community culture that respects diversi-ty, in part because progressive communities are better able to attract and retain business. • Identify sources of risk where displacement risk is high • Develop programs that mitigate and manage displacement risk. • Identify meaningful investments in areas with lower economic opportunity. • Develop incentives to manage and preserve affordable commercial spaces within mixed -use areas that support small local businesses 5. Assist in applications for grants, subsidies, or if feasible, provide direct funding opportuni-ties 6. Simplify administrative processes and requirements for community -based organizations seeking permits, licenses, or approvals to carry out their activities 7. Minimize housing displacement created from development — identify properties at risk of commercial and housing displacement in commercial areas Climate Allocate resources to enhance climate literacy for the community with emphasis on educating EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 402 7.B.a community leaders, youth, and organizations by facilitating regular workshops and seminars on climate 2. Create a centralized resource providing information and updates 3. Conduct regular climate risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, inform housing resilience strategies, and make relevant updates to the building codes 4. Establish advisory boards such as Climate Champions with representa-tives from vulnerable communities to guide program development and implementation 5. Conduct thorough climate equity assessments to evaluate how proposed city funded capital projects may affect vulnerable populations, with a fo-cus on reducing disparities in climate resilience and access to resources 6. Conduct Health Impact Assessments (HIA) for large-scale projects to evaluate and address potential health impacts on vulnerable populations and neighborhoods. Define threshold criteria for determining which pro jests require an HIA based on factors such as project size and type, po- tential health impacts, and the characteristics of the affected populations 7. Expand responsibilities of the existing Climate Protection Committee to act as the Climate Policy Advisory Team as defined in Section 2.1 of the guidance document 8. Develop a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis for city government facilities and operations 9. Develop a climate risk assessment and impact analysis for the Edmonds community. Consider the potential impacts to economic, land use, and other community patterns due to the short- and long- term risks associ-ated with climate change using tools specified in Section 3.1 of the guid-ance document 10. Implement urban cooling strategies such as increasing green spaces, greater tree canopy, opportunities for water -based recreation, installing cool roofs and pavements, (Refer UDF goals in Community Design Ele-ment) 11. Develop and implement policies to enhance carbon sequestration through natural and engineered solutions, contributing to the city's cli-mate goals and improving environmental health 12. Conduct a detailed vulnerability assessment of coastal areas, identifying critical infrastructure, properties, and natural habitats at risk from sea level rise 13. Establish and maintain monitoring systems to track sea level changes and the effectiveness of adaptation measures overtime 14. Conduct an economic impacts analysis of sea level rise and the costs and benefits of different adaptation strategies 15. Regularly update and implement the City's Emergency Management Plan (EMP) including identification of multimodal emergency and evacuation routes. 16. Include measures to ensure resilience of local energy supply at City op-erated mass care facilities, such as solar power and battery storage, in the event of electrical outages due to extreme weather or fires 17. Conduct community drills and education programs to ensure residents are informed and prepared 18. Support local schools in integrating climate and sustainability education into curriculum 19. Explore carbon credits on the voluntary carbon market as a funding source for energy improvement programs/incentives for small businesses 284 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 403 7.B.a 20. Pursue the use of transportation demand management (TDM) strategies as a means of reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. • Operationalizing complete street approach • Explore a market -based vehicle, bike and scooter share program in Edmonds. 21. Promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) by expanding charging infrastructure especially within City -owned facilities including parks 22. Partner with utility companies to create favorable EV charging rates and infrastructure development programs 23. Establish a monitoring program which should include measures that: • Enable a comparison between measurement periods • Measure progress toward greenhouse gas reduction goals • Identify opportunities and obstacles for meeting greenhouse gas emission targets • Evaluate the effectiveness to achieve these goals. 24. Develop benchmarks and indicators to measure progress toward sus-tainability goals. They should be both understandable and obtainable so that they can be easily explained and used Community Culture, History & Urban Design 1. Work with local schools and youth organizations to dedicate spaces for youth perspectives in New developments use low emission construction practices. Vehicle miles travelled (VMT) are reduced Promoting low -carbon vehicles Tree canopy contributes to carbon sequestration efforts. Material consumption and waste generation is reduced. Number of New Residential and Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installed Percent of New Residential and Commercial Development LEED-Certified or meeting Net -Zero Carbon Emissions Percent of Existing Residential and Commercial Area Retrofitted Residential units developed in neighborhood centers and hubs Percent of workforce commuting by transit Percent of workforce commuting on foot or by bicycle Percent of Workers Carpooling and Ridesharing Number of electric vehicles registered in Edmonds Number of Trees Planted in Edmonds Reduction in Solid Waste Taken to Landfill EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 404 7.B.a community -wide conversations. 2. Support the maintenance of a strategic plan to guide the priorities and activities of the His-toric Preservation Commission. 3. The city should invest in a set of "urban design frameworks" to be updated on an estimat-ed 5-year cycle for each identified Activity Center, Neighborhood Center and/or Hub 4. Urban design frameworks should follow a standardized method, such as the 12 urban quality criteria" developed by the Gehl Institute and shown in figure x to assess urban de -sign opportunities along with the utilization of the Gehl Public Life Data Protocol to inform public realm investments. These criteria center around three critical human needs — pro-tection, comfort, and enjoyment. (Gehl, J. (1987). Life between Buildings. New York: Van Nostra nd-Reinhold.) 5. The urban Design framework shall be developed with participation from relevant city de-partments including Planning & Development, Public Works, Community, Culture & Eco-nomic Development and Parks, Recreation and Human Services. 6. The framework should be developed with Edmonds' identity as an arts destination as one of the key criteria for assessment. 7. The Urban Design Frameworks shall include a "public life study" (Refer Appendix x for a sample of Public Life Study) The public life study should include data on items such as: • The scale and urban characteristics of the space • How many people are there, and for how long • Who is there, by gender, age, etc. • What activities are people engaging in • Mapping of existing public spaces, transportation networks and community amenities including art installations. 8. Using data collected through public life studies, the city should create Public Life Action Plans as a core component of each urban design framework to identify both design and programming opportunities, gaps and areas for improvement. integrating artistic expres-sion and cultural activities to enrich the community's distinct character and enhance quality of life. 9. Update and develop policy to implement the goals as defined in the Community Cultural plan with a focus on strategies of the `Creative Arts' to enrich Edmonds' physical environ-ment, including public spaces. 10. Strategize distribution of restricted funds collected for the acquisition, installation ad maintenance of public art under `Municipal arts fund' and `Public art acquisition fund'. 11. Based on Urban Design Framework and the completed Public Life Studies, identify areas with limited access to cultural resources and opportunities for artistic expression. Capital Facilities Create and maintain a long-range Municipal Capital Facility Plan. Integrate preservation pri-orities 286 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 405 7.B.a into the long-term strategic planning. 2. Develop program requirements for City departments to support the delivery of City ser-vices considering department adjacencies and square footage needed for current and fu-ture growth requirements. 3. Identify deficiencies, gaps, and areas of improvement in the existing capital facility asset inventory based on projected growth, service levels of public facing services and deferred maintenance backlogs. 4. A Implement a phased facility implementation plan that includes overarching strategic facil-ity goals. Use an achievable funding strategy and phasing program, which considers financ-ing options, impact fees, property sales or trades, and joint -use opportunities with part-ners. 5. Conduct feasibility studies for each existing building, projecting usage, utility costs, and carbon reduction goals over the next 10-20 years, while also assessing the cost -benefit of potential updates such as conversion to electric heating and hot water. Utilities Develop strategies to enhance the resilience of utility systems against natural disasters, climate change, and other potential disruptions. EVERYONE'S EDMONDS: Packet Pg. 406 7.B.a 288 CITY OF EDMONDS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12024 Packet Pg. 407 9.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Extended Agenda Staff Lead: Michael Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Review the attached extended agenda. It is likely that the code work touches in the first half of 2025 will be reorganized in the next extended agenda. Narrative N/A Attachments: November 25 Extended Agenda Packet Pg. 408 9.A.a Planning Board Extended Agenda - November 25, 2024 N ci lD __ O 7 4 N W Q c-I W� Q CD N Q 00 N Q 41 o r-1 -1 Q>>> 41 o i-n N +-� U � Ol u O n -1 u O M N u O CD M O Z -A O Z Ln N O Z n N U N c-I c-I N Ln N Ln o N -00- \ -4 7 N N 7Q 00 N 4J N -i 4J l0 N N -i l0 N Q Q N M N c-I 00 N .--I c-I L l N - 7 M _� 7 M N Q M W Q I- Comprehensive Plan Transportation D/R D/R Land Use D/R D/R D/R Housing D/R D/R D/R Waterfront Vision - Preliminary Concept B Draft Comp Plan Element Review D/R D/R Draft Perferred Alternative Recommendation D/R Future Land Use Map Review D/R Action and Implementation Items D/R Transpo Plan & Projects, Revised Draft Plan D/R Code Updates Green Building Incentives PH D/R Climate Legislative Package I PH D/R Middle Housing (HB 1110 - mid 2025) 1 D/R D/R PH D/R Design standards and processes (HB 1293 - mid 2025), including multfamily design standards I D/R D/R PH D/R CAO Update (RCW 36.70A.130 - end 2025) 1 Land use permit timelines (SB 5290 - end 2024) R PH Tree Code Update —17 Long Range Capital Improvement Program/Capital Facilties Plan I PH Tree Canopy Policy D/R Administrative Site specific rezone request PH Election of Officers I Planning & Development Annual Work Plan B Annual Retreat (start at 6) I Planning Board report to City Council I B Possible Park Renaming I Parks, Recreation & Human Services Report R B KEY I- Introduction & Discussion PH- Public Hearing D/R- Discussion/Recommendation B- Briefing/Q&A R- Report with no briefing/presentation Regular meeting cancelled Future Items Neighborhood Center/Hub Plans Code Modernization Projects: 1. Unified Development Code (late 2025 - 2026) Comp Plan Implementation Highway 99 Community Renewal Program Special Meetings/Presentations December 4 & 16 are tentative special meetings, as needed January 28, 2025 is a presentation to Council M c m a� Q d c m X W 0 c m Q d c m X w LO N a� E m 0 Z w c m E t 0 w Q Packet Pg. 409