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Resolution 600PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 600 A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE, COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN, AND THE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THE COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT (CW) ZONE AND SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM'AND TO ADD WATERFRONT AND WALKWAY DESIGN POLICIES TO SECTION 208 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN AS SET FORTH IN FILE #ZO-9-77 AND CP-2-78 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Edmonds, pursuant to proper notice and publication, held a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Zoning Code, Comprehensive Policy Plan and the Shoreline Management Master Program to change the permitted uses and development regulations in the Commercial Waterfront (CW) zone and Shoreline Master Program and to add Waterfront and Walkway Design Policies to Section 208 of the Comprehensive Policy Plan; and WHEREAS, the Shoreline Management Master Program and the Edmonds Policy Plan call for water dependent uses along the shoreline; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes are consistent with City policy in encouraging use of the waterfront by the public; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will enchance the de- velopment of the waterfront and will make it more accessible to the citizens of Edmonds; and WHEREAS, there is a finding of no significant adverse environmental impact on the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, said amendment is necessary to promote the public health, safety and general welfare; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends and forwards to the City Council of said City, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code, Comprehensive Policy Plan, and the Shoreline Management Master Program, as set forth in Exhibit "A", "B" and "C" attached hereto, be approved. DATED this_a —day of August 1978. s Planning Commission / . V, Z-, D actor o_ Community Development FILE #ZO-9-77 & #CP-2-78 HEARING: 8/23/78 INITIATED BY: City Council • • PROPOSED AMENDED CW ZONE PURPOSE OF THE CW ZONE: To preserve and enhance the natural features of the waterfront for the use and enjoyment of the public. The CW Zone provides a location for water dependent uses and for those which encourage full use of the waterfront by the public. All activity and development will be evaluated according to the physical and visual access to the waterfront that is provided to the public. Uses which are primarily auto oriented are discouraged in the CW Zone because of their conflict with pedestrian use. To promote coordinated development and high quality design, development in the CW Zone shall meet the design criteria in Section 208 of the Policy Plan. PERMITTED USES IN THE CW ZONE: Permitted uses are those which encourage pedestrian use of the waterfront and which are water -dependent. The following uses are per- mitted in the CW Zone: 1. Retail enterprises dispensing commodities, and marine oriented services, excluding enterprises dispensing commodities to occupants of automobiles; 2. Hotels, motels, convention facilities, meeting rooms and overnight accomodation, excluding units with individual kitchen facilities; 3. Storage (either land or water moorage), repair, manufacture and sale of boats; 4. Yacht or boat clubs featuring pleasure boating, fishing or waterfront activities; 5. Institutional, educational and recreational uses; 6. Water -dependent petroleum products storage and distribution; 7. Offices, provided they are not located at street grade or on the first floor. LIMITATIONS ON USES IN THE CW ZONE: The permitted uses in the CW Zone shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: a. All uses shall conform to the general provisions of this code including, but not limited to, parking and performance standards in Section 12.14, and Signage in Section 20.10, provided further: 1. No parking is permitted, within 60' of bulkheads; b. All uses shall be conducted wholly within an entirely enclosed building except: 1. Storage and distribution of petroleum products; 2. Boat storage, repair, manufacturing; 3. Places of public accommodation. BULK AND DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS IN THE CW ZONE A. Minimum Lot Area: None specified B. Lot Width: None specified C. Minimum Setback Requirements: 15' minimum on the landward side of existing bulkhead D. Maximum Building Height: 35' from MHHW for building over water; 35' from undisturbed soil for all other buildings. 8/22/78 P . C . RES . ��#600 Exhibit A WATERFRONT DESIGN POLICiF,S BUILDING DESIGN POLICIES 1. Buildings should be set back from the waterfront to preserve existing beach areas and provide space for a pedestrian walkway along the waterfrontr 2. Buildings should be oriented to pedestrians by providing visible activity at the first floor level, using awnings, windows, etc. First floor, pedestrian level space should be reserved for retail uses, allowing offices on the upper floors only. 3. Materials, textures, colors and details of structures should enhance the site and should be compatible with other buildings and public improvements in the area. SITE DESIGN POLICIES 1. The site layout should be coordinated with existing buildings and proposed improvements to provide views of the water, open spaces, and easy pedestrian access to the waterfront walkway. 2. The site design should provide adequate separation of vehicles and pedestrians to avoid conflicts. 3. On -site parking spaces and paved surfaces should be kept to a minimum, Joint use parking arrangements and in -lieu parking payments are encouraged, Only the absolute minimum number of parking spaces to accommodate the use(s) should be permitted on --site, LANDSCAPING POLICIES 1. Landscaping should be used to soften edges of buildings and parkings areas. 2. Plant species should be selected to endure salt spray, wind, and soil conditions on the waterfront. 3. Landscaping should not obscure waterfront views. 4. Landscaping should be used to separate pedestrians and vehicles, WALKWAY DESIGN POLICIES 1. The walkway should be constructed of hard surface , all-weather material, Different patterns and textures should be used to provide interest and variety, 2. Where appropriate, handrails or other protective devices should be installed without blocking access or view to the beach, 3. Tables, benches, street furniture, and lighting should be provided along the walkway. 4. Efforts should be taken to incorporate the design of the walkway into the over- all site and landscape design to prevent the walkway from looking like a bowling alley. Numerous access points should be provided from the waterfront to Railroad Avenue and the buildings in between, and from the walkway to the beach. P.C. RES. #600 Exhibit "B" 8/22/7s 0 2 P.C, RES, #600 Exhibit "C" (pg. 1 of 2) BES I ATIOfy OF `U I R0NMENTS# The environmental designations are intended to provide a uniform basis for applying policies and use regulations to widely differing shoreline areas. Uses are to be encour4ged which enhance the character of the environment. The environments are meant to serve as "umbrella" classifications and not as "zoning districts". The environments are a means of linking the natural systems defined in the State Guidelines (see appendix) and the Shorelines Inventory to the goals and policies. URBAN ENVIRONMENT The urban environment is intended to: Provide for a multiplicity of urban uses. Provide a shoreline location for water -dependent industrial and comercial uses. Insure maximum public use through pedestrian waterfront activities and other means of physical access to the water. Regulate urban development on the waterfront in order to preserve views and other amenities while allowing more intense development. Allow for future growth of shoreline dependent and shoreline -oriented uses. A. URBAN — 11,1ARI►dE All marine waters from the line of MHHW to the outer harbor line between the Union Oil Dock and the Ferry Terminal, (as existing on the date of adoption of the Master Program) and the Laebugten Wharf property. These waters are within the Harbor Area and are important for transportation, commercial, and recreation uses. They also lie adjacent to urban upland areas and should be utilized for water - dependent and water -oriented uses. B. URBAN - All area in shorelines zone from MHHW landward MULTIPLE USE from the Union Oil Dock to the Ferry Dock. This area is used for multiple purposes: commercial, res-in&P ti-a-l- and recreational. Because of accessibility to the public and the availability of transportation facilities, it should continue to be heavily utilized for these activities. -3- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT P.C. RES . #600 � Exhibit "C" (pg 2 of 2) Urban Environment: (1) Residential development shall be governed by the zoning and subdivision ordinances of the City of Edmonds. (2) Subdivisions should be required to provide public pedestrian access to the shorelines within subdivisions. (3) Residential development over water or in the intertidal zone shall not be permitted. (4) Residential development should be sited to cause the least disruption of waterfront views. (5) Residential developers shall indicate methods to be used to control erosion during construc- tion and preserve shore vegetation. (6)a�-0#-1-i�natedese�s-i-b-it-e-t-f�e- _s4ovel-ire- area- eer-#I -ef -V' e-fer r-tewrri-iAa1-; 4r44 t i Rl-e­f ar;i-l-y- r es4-de R 1= i a4 - uses- -sh au-1-d- be - l4)-catcdd-on l-y 4-thy-seut-h--of -thy#ewr~y--terrai-ra4 _wW- shah -meet, the• -44;G3 +i4i-q-er-i-te4a-: si-ted- to- tn4 rri rM-ze -vis-ua i -obst rcrcti n n -o-f- the -water f rout -(-b� - -N-a- fia rl-d ng -sirai i -b —_ -hi ghrer- than two - f't)- -sEorfi es,- -or-twenty—five- �25-)- feet-,- whrrc h=- -e-is-4ess,.--flefg t sbo-l-l- -be -rrrea-sari -a-s- 4 e €i•�- �r -the -zofr i e g -ord4 na-nce-: -(-c) =-RaarlC} eg- -49 04 -be 4rpo-ra-ted Sri-t4i 4 it t-ie _kA4 d i � whenever 4ea-s4 Conservancy Environment: Environment: (1) Residential development shall not be permitted in the conservancy environment. (2) Private residential docks shall be allowed provided they meet the criteria defined in the regulations for piers and related structures in this Master Program. Natural Environment: Residential development or docks shall not be permitted. -24- 1 1 BUILDING DESIGN POLICIES WATERFRONT DESIGN POLICIES 1. Buildings should be set back from the waterfront to preserve existing beach areas and provide space for a pedestrian walkway along the waterfront on the east side of existing bulkheads. 2. Buildings should be oriented to -pedestrians by providing visible activity at the first floor level, using awnings, windows, etc. Retail uses are encouraged in first floor spaces. 3. Covered parking areas shall screen cars parked inside them from public rights -of - way. SITE DESIGN POLICIES 1. The site layout should be coordinated with existing buildings and proposed improve- ments to provide views of the water, open spaces, and easy pedestrian access to the waterfront walkway and the beach. 2. The site design'should provide adequate separation of vehicles and pedestrians to avoid conflicts. 3. On -site parking spaces and paved surfaces should be kept to a minimum. Joint use parking arrangements and in -lieu parking payments are encouraged. Only the absolute minimum number of parking spaces to accommodate the use(s) should be permitted on - site. LANDSCAPING POLICIES 1. Landscaping should be used to soften edges of buildings and parking areas. 2. Plant species should be selected to endure salt spray, wind, and soil conditions on the waterfront. 3. Landscaping should not obscure waterfront views. 4. Landscaping should be used to separate pedestrians and vehicles. WALKWAY DESIGN POLICIES 1. The walkway should be constructed of hard surface, all-weather material. Different patterns and textures should be used to provide interest and variety. 2. Where appropriate, handrails or other protective devices should be installed without blocking access or view to the beach. 3. Tables, benches, street furniture, and lighting should be provided along the walkway. 4. Efforts should be taken to incorporate the design of the walkway into the overall site and landscape design to prevent the walkway from looking like a bowling alley. Numer- out access points should,be provided from the waterfront to Railroad Avenue and the buildings in between, and from the walkway to the beach. 5. Educational signs should be incorporated into the overall walkway design to provide information on common beach organisms, tidal action, etc. and to encourage the public to help preserve the beach. 10/31/78 - P.C. Res. #600 - Exhibit "A" - Page 2a of 2 - with recommended changes by the Shorelines Advisory Committee and the Department of Community Development Department as amended and approved by the City Council October 24, 1978.