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HOUSING COMMISSION'S MISSION
DEVELOP DIVERSE HOUSING POLICY OPTIONS FOR (CITY) COUNCIL CONSIDERATION DESIGNED
TO EXPAND THE RANGE OF HOUSING (INCLUDING RENTAL AND OWNED) AVAILABLE IN
EDMONDS; OPTIONS THAT ARE IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE, GENDER, RACE, RELIGIOUS
AFFILIATION, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION" — FROM CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 1427
ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT
"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." — CITY COUNCIL LAND
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT
THE OCTOBER 8, 2020 CITIZENS' HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING IS BEING HELD ONLINE AND
WITHOUT A PHYSICAL MEETING PRESENCE, PER GOVERNOR INSLEE'S MOST RECENT
PROCLAMATION REGARDING THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT.
1. CALL TO ORDER & AGENDA REVIEW
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (SUBMITED BY EMAIL TO HOUSING.PUB.COMMENTS@EDMONDSWA.GOV)
Edmonds Citizens Housing Commission Agenda
October 8, 2020
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APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 10 AND SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 MEETING NOTES
Approval of September 10 and 17, 2020 Meeting Notes
6. SCOPE OF POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS (25 MINUTES)
Scope of Policy Recommendations
7. STATUS OF ROUND 1 POLICY IDEAS (50 MINUTES)
Status of Round 1 Policy Ideas
8. PROJECT TIMELINE (15 MINUTES)
Project Timeline
9. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - PHASE 2 (10 MINUTES)
Community Engagement - Phase 2
10. OCTOBER 6, 2020 QUARTERLY UPDATE TO COUNCIL (5 MINUTES)
Housing Commissions' Quarterly Report to Council October 6, 2020
11. WRAP UP, NEXT STEPS & ADJOURN
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October 8, 2020
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Citizens Housing Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2020
Approval of September 10 and 17, 2020 Meeting Notes
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Citizens Housing Commission
Prepared By: Debbie Rothfus
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Approve the meeting notes.
Narrative
Meeting notes from the 9/10/20 and 9/17/20 meetings are attached.
Attachments:
ECHC_Notes_9.10
ECHC_Notes_9.17
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Meeting Notes — September 10, 2020
Zoom Virtual Meeting
6:30 — 8:30 PM
Virtual meetings are broadcast on government access channels 21 (Comcast) and 39 (Frontier). A
recording of the meeting is available on the City website. Meeting materials can be found on
the Citizens' Housine Commission Webaaee.
ATTENDANCE
Commissioners
•
James Ogonowski, Zone 1
•
Karen Haase Herrick, Zone 1
•
Eva -Denise Miller, Zone 3
•
Michael McMurray, Zone 4
•
Tanya Kataria, Zone 5
•
Greg Long, Zone 5
•
Jess Blanch, Zone 6
•
Will Chen, Zone 7
•
Judi Gladstone, Zone 7
•
Bob Throndsen, At -large
*Indicates an alternate participating as a voting member
AGENDA
Alternates
• Leif Warren, Zone 1
• Wendy Wyatt, Zone 2*
• Jean Salls, Zone 7
• Tana Axtelle, At -large
City Council Liaison
• Vivian Olson, Position 5
• Luke Distelhorst, Position 2
Project Staff
• Shane Hope, City of Edmonds
• Brad Shipley, City of Edmonds
• Amber Groll, City of Edmonds
• Gretchen Muller, Cascadia Consulting Group
• Kate Graham, Cascadia Consulting Group
1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW— Gretchen Muller
2. ROLL CALL— Amber Groll
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
I. Public comments for virtual meetings may be emailed to
housing.Pub.comments@edmondswa.gov
3. ALTERNATE COMMENTS
I. One alternate provided comment
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA & MEETING NOTES
I. Commission member read the land acknowledgement
II. Commission approved August 13, 2020 meeting notes
6. ROUND 2 POLICY IDEAS
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I. The Commission reviewed and discussed each of the Round 2 policy ideas by Committee,
then selected which would move forward for additional public engagement. The policy
ideas selected were:
i. City Resources Committee:
• Homelessness Prevention Programs
• Eviction Reduction Measures
ii. Incentives & Requirements Committee:
• Multifamily tax exemption program
iii. Housing Types Committee:
• Equitable Opportunities for Home Ownership
iv. Zoning Standards Committee:
• Cluster Housing
• Multifamily Design Standards
• Neighborhood Villages
v. City Processes & Programs Committee:
• Zoning concessions vs. property tax exemptions
• Update the Transportation Element of City's Comprehensive Plan
• Childcare voucher program
II. These ideas will be included in the upcoming online open house and survey for public
input. City staff will coordinate with Committee leads to refine any language if needed.
7. OTHER POLICY COMMITTEE UPDATES
I. No updates were provided at this time
8. INTRODUCTION TO PRIOR SURVEY RESULTS
I. Survey participation: 684 total respondents
• 596 online
• 88 via paper
II. Shared high level agenda for the September 17 special meeting to discuss community
feedback to date
9. ADJOURN
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EDMONDS CITIZENS' HOUSING COMMISSION
Meeting Notes — September 17, 2020
Zoom Virtual Meeting
6:30 — 8:30 PM
Virtual meetings are broadcast on government access channels 21 (Comcast) and 39 (Frontier). A
recording of the meeting is available on the City website. Meeting materials can be found on
the Citizens' Housine Commission Webaaee.
ATTENDANCE
Commissioners
•
James Ogonowski, Zone 1
•
Weijia (Vicky) Wu, Zone 2
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Eva -Denise Miller, Zone 3
•
George Keefe, Zone 3
•
Nichole Franko, Zone 4
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Michael McMurray, Zone 4
•
Tanya Kataria, Zone 5
•
Greg Long, Zone 5
•
Jess Blanch, Zone 6
•
Will Chen, Zone 7
•
Judi Gladstone, Zone 7
•
Bob Throndsen, At -large
*Indicates an alternate participating as a voting member
Alternates
• Leif Warren, Zone 1*
• Wendy Wyatt, Zone 2*
• Rick Nishino, Zone 6 *
City Council Liaison
• Vivian Olson, Position 5
Project Staff
• Shane Hope, City of Edmonds
• Brad Shipley, City of Edmonds
• Amber Groll, City of Edmonds
• Gretchen Muller, Cascadia Consulting Group
• Kate Graham, Cascadia Consulting Group
AGENDA
1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW— Gretchen Muller
2. ROLL CALL— Amber Groll
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
I. Public comments for virtual meetings may be emailed to
housing.pub.comments@edmondswa.gov
3. ALTERNATE COMMENTS
I. No alternates provided comment
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
I. Commission member read the land acknowledgement
6. RESULTS OF COMMUNITY SURVEYS —Kate Graham
I. Presentation on the community input heard to date, including:
i. Response rates and demographics across surveys
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• Commission members discussed survey methodology and gaps in the
who's responded thus far
ii. Priorities and concerns from Survey #1— February 2020
iii. Trends from the written feedback and the in -person February Open House
iv. Results and feedback on the ideas presented in Survey #2 — August 2020
• Commission members discussed feedback received for each of the
Round 1 policy ideas
7. OCTOBER 6, 2020 QUARTERLY REPORT
I. Commission members were asked to volunteer to work on the October 6 quarterly report
to City Council
8. NEXT STEPS
I. Committees continue to meet to determine recommended next steps for their Round 1
policy ideas. Commission will begin discussing which ideas to move forward into drafts at
the October 8 meeting.
II. Commission decided to schedule a special meeting for October 19, 2020 to discuss the
Round 2 Policy Ideas survey results and feedback.
9. ADJOURN
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Citizens Housing Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2020
Scope of Policy Recommendations
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Citizens Housing Commission
Prepared By: Debbie Rothfus
Background/History
Council Resolution 1427 requires the Housing Commission to develop "diverse housing policy options for
(City) Council consideration designed to expand the range of housing (including rental and owned)
available in Edmonds; options that are irrespective of age, gender, race, religious affiliation, physical
disability or sexual orientation."
Staff Recommendation
Move forward with developing draft policies, taking into account the appropriate scope
Narrative
Recent work by the Housing Commission committees has included developing policy ideas with varying
levels of description or background to help explain the ideas A great amount of flexibility in format and
detail was very appropriate at this stage.
As the Commission thinks about how any ideas will be selected and refined to move forward to the
general public and City Council, a more consistent approach is timely.
Scope
What is a policy and how detailed should it be?
Attached is a short paper that was distributed to Commission members in April to clarify the common
definition and scope of policies. It seems timely to resurrect now.
Template
What format should be used in refining policy ideas into draft policies?
Attached is a new draft template that is meant to simplify and standardize the format for bring forward
the policy ideas that you choose to refine into policy recommendations. The old format was useful,
though not used by all. It was also somewhat complex. The proposed template is simpler.
Conclusion
Specific policy recommendations may vary in length and detail, but having at least a general
understanding of a common scope and approach will make it easier for the Housing Commission to
finalize the recommended policies when the time comes.
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Attachments:
Policy Definition
Template.Draft Policy Recommendation_10.06.20
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Housing Commission Policies:
Definition, Examples, and Clarifications
What is a policy?
A policy is a formal statement of general principle or action. It is more specific than
a goal but not as specific as a code or regulation. Regardless, a policy can provide
guidance for the development of a future code, regulation, program, or activity.
Typically, each policy is written to be not more than one sentence long, although
sometimes the sentence may have more than one part, such as expressed in an "a",
"b", and "c" linked to the body of the sentence.
See below for a range of policy examples.
❑ From the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan:
D.4. Evaluate City ordinances and programs to determine if they prevent
rehabilitation of older buildings.
CA Take an active role in supporting and advocating regional solutions to
transportation and land use challenges.
❑ From Draft VISION 2050:
MPP-DP-1 Develop high -quality, compact urban communities throughout the
region's urban growth area that impart a sense of place, preserve local
character, provide for mixed uses and choices in housing types, and
encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use.
MPP-H-8 Promote the development and preservation of long-term affordable
housing options in walking distance to transit by implementing zoning,
regulations, and incentives.
❑ From Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan:
1.A.3 Broader public understanding of fair housing shall continue to be
promoted through support of educational and informational outreach
programs.
1.C.3 The county shall encourage for -profit and non-profit sector
production of new housing units that are affordable to and occupied by low
income households.
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a. Explore and evaluate various fiscal and regulatory tools and funding
resources and strategies to encourage housing providers to increase
the supply of affordable housing units generally, and particularly
within mixed -income developments and communities.
b. Provide incentives that encourage residential developers to address
low- and moderate -income housing needs, such as priority permit
processing and exemptions or reductions in impact fee mitigation
payments for low-income projects with long-term affordability
commitments.
c. Evaluate the feasibility of reducing minimum permitted lot sizes in
non-PRD developments.
d. Encourage through incentives and other techniques a balance of
affordable and market -rate housing
❑ From Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies:
HO-10 Jurisdictions should encourage the use of environmentally sensitive
housing development practices in order to minimize the impacts of growth
on the county's natural resource systems.
HO-14 The county and cities should provide incentives for affordable housing
such as height or density bonuses, property tax incentives and parking
requirement reductions. The incentives should apply where feasible to
encourage affordable housing.
How detailed should a policy be?
There's no one answer to how detailed a policy should be. It should be detailed
enough to identify the general direction but probably not with exact specifications,
which would be normally part of a follow-up process.
May a policy apply to just one area of the City of Edmonds?
Yes, a policy could apply to just one area if that is the Commission's intent. The area
could be described in general terms so that the exact location could be considered at
a later date with additional public process.
Are "policies" different than "strategies"?
Typically, a "strategy" encompasses goals and actions, including a plan for
implementation. Policies may be included in a strategy. But a strategy is a broader
plan of action, often identifying resources and a means of execution.
What does the term "policy options" mean?
Policy options are not defined in Resolution No. They should probably be seen as
simply one or more policies that may be considered as alternatives or as ideas that
may be chosen.
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Must the Housing Commission's recommended policies follow the typical
definition or format of policies used by the City of Edmonds and other local
governments?
Resolution No. 1427, which established the Commission and its mission, does not
define "policies". However, a recommendation from the Commission that provides
policies or policy options, as the term is generally understood, is likely to meet the
City Council's expectation and be useful for the next stage of Council consideration.
Should the Housing Commission's recommended policies be accompanied by
an analysis or additional explanation?
Resolution No. 1427 calls for the Commission to recommend policies, consistent
with the mission. It does not call for additional analysis or explanation. However,
sometimes additional information is helpful to explain the intent or context. If the
Commission majority agrees to certain additional information, it may be included
with the recommended policies. If the Commission majority agrees only to the
language of the policies themselves, no additional information is required.
How many policies should the Housing Commission recommend?
The number of policies is totally up to the Housing Commission. It could be as little
as two or three or it could be a dozen or more.
What will happen with the policies that the Housing Commission in
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The Commission's recommended policies will be considered by the City Council and
public. The City Council may then decide to move some policy recommendations to 0
a next phase, such as a request for staff to provide data or for consideration by the
Planning Board about how the policy recommendation should inform the a
development of a new code or code amendment. Moving to a next phase would, of
course, trigger another round of public engagement. The City Council may also
choose to not move some policy recommendations forward. To summarize: The
Commission's recommended housing policies will provide ideas to the City Council;
the Council is the body that decides what will be next and makes the final decisions. a
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Template for Each Draft Policy Recommendation
--To Be Completed by Committee Lead or Designee --
INTERNAL INFORMATION'
Name of Committee
Names of Committee Members (underline name of Committee Lead)
EXTERNAL INFORMATION Z
Short Name of Draft Policy:
Draft Policy (State the policy language, as much as possible, the way you would want it provided to the
public and City Council):
OPTIONAL INFORMATION 3
(Here you can add background information, explain your purpose, or whatever you want to share about
the draft policy. This part may be incorporated into a narrative that explains the policy but it is NOT the
policy itself.)
1 Internal information" will not be included in the Commission's final recommendations. However, it is always part
of the public record.
z "External Information" (with any updates) will be included in the Commission's final recommendations.
3 The Commission has only been asked for "policy recommendations", not a report. Committees are not obligated
to complete "Optional Information". However, such info may help provide context for further discussion.
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Citizens Housing Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2020
Status of Round 1 Policy Ideas
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Citizens Housing Commission
Prepared By: Debbie Rothfus
Background/History
Round 1 policy ideas were part of the Housing Commission's second community survey.
Staff Recommendation
Propose any update to Round 1 policy ideas
Narrative
A summary of the housing ideas that were presented in the Commission's Round 1 Survey has been
developed fro reference. (See attachment.) The summary uses italic font for those ideas that did not
fare well in survey responses. All other ideas are shown in regular font.
Recently, after considering the feedback from the Round 1 Survey, one policy committee has and
revised its policy idea for transitional areas. The revised policy idea (attached) is entitled "Medium
Density Single -Family Zoning Policy Proposal."
At the October 8 Housing Commission meeting, each committee lead will provide an update on the work
the committee has been doing.
Attachments:
Revised Medium Density Single -Family Zoning Policy Proposal (DRAFT) Version 1.1
Round 1.Policyldeas.Summary.10.05.20.2
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Medium Density Single -Family Zoning
- Working Draft Version 1.1 -
Proposal Form
For Policy Committees
Names of Policy Committee Members:
Karen Haase Herrick, Greg Long, Keith Soltner, Ken Sund, and Leif Warren
Short title of Policy Proposal:
Medium Density Single -Family Zone
Purpose of policy being proposed:
This policy acknowledges the value of single-family housing in Edmonds and recognizes a lack of
attainable single-family housing options across the city. By providing additional single-family housing
types the policy aims to increase housing opportunities for a more diverse group of individuals and
families within the community; while preserving the existing neighborhood characteristics.
The presented policy would offer single-family housing options:
• for those who may require more than one bedroom, but do not need the typical 3 to 4 bedrooms
offered by a typical house in Edmonds.
• individuals or families who may desire a front and back yard but do not need a significant amount
of greenspace.
• that are more cost effective for developers to construct and likely more affordable for either a
purchaser or renter.
• offer an organic flow between detached single-family zones and commercial or higher density
multi -family zones, while protecting the character of surrounding detached single-family
neighborhoods.
Additional advantages provided by the policy may include:
• Increased density while still maintaining single-family residences.
• Housing located in a manner that increases access to essential services.
Housing located near centers of employment that empower employees to seek out other means of
transportation, such as walking, biking or busing - potentially reducing traffic.
Possibility for homes to be developed as more affordable single-family housing.
Provide a self- sustaining neighborhood that continues to both foster a better quality of life and
local economic vitality.
Specific proposed policy (What exactly is being proposed?):
In response to the lack of single-family housing options within the city of Edmonds, this policy proposes
the creation of a new single-family zoning designation referred to as Medium Density Single -Family Zoning
(SR -MD).
The zoning designation would allow for smaller attached single-family housing by removing side lots
setbacks. This would allow for the development of duplex, triplex and/or quadruplex housing options, with
each home located on its own lot. An example of this can be seen in the following image taken from the
Enumclaw Municipal Code presenting an example of a single-family duplex. As can be seen in the sketch,
instead of a typical duplex where the building sits on a single lot, each individual attached house has their
own private front and back lawn. Note that the setbacks and square footages presented in the image serve
only as an example and are not recommended by this policy.
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Suggested SR -MD zoning would occur only adjacent to or near large arterials on high -volume transit lines
such as adjacent to Highway 99, State Route 104 (Edmonds Way), 220th, 212th and 196th. These homes
would be limited to duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes in any combination. Single-family attached types
could potentially be located adjacent to existing commercial zoning, multi -family zoning, Business
Neighborhood zoning or even schools and medical centers. Ideally, the other side of the lot would have an
existing major roadway. Notably - "Dead-end" streets would not be included as potential locations for
attached single-family housing options.
Key factors may include some or all of the following, depending on their relevance to the
topic. [NOTE: For any factors that do not apply, state "N/A". For any others, briefly explain the
Committee's assessment of the factor. If the Committee does not have enough information to
give any assessment, insert " TBD" (to be determined) or "not sure".]
• Effect on the supply of low-income housing?
Lower initial construction costs if lower cost interiors are used and incentives provide the
opportunity for low and medium income housing. These homes would be single-family homes
rather than a higher density apartment or condominium. RS-MD housing would have front and back
yards. These houses will be on separate lots with a zero -lot line construction.
• Effect on the supply of moderate -income housing?
This proposal would create housing at a lower cost per square foot than an individual single-family
home and likely at a lower expense than larger multi -family buildings.
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• Effect on the supply of housing for seniors or others groups with special needs?
Level -entry single story homes increase the opportunity for active mobile seniors. The combination
of attached and individual single -story homes provides visual interest by modulation and flexibility
for seniors and people with special needs.
Attached single-family homes create the opportunity for moderate priced housing options for
seniors and people with special needs but that do not require walkers, wheelchairs, or rolling chairs
for mobility. Since some new units would be built over time, some of these units could be designed
specifically for the needs of seniors and people with special cognitive needs.
• Effect on property values?
People who have their homes bought by developers who wish to redevelop missing middle type
housing will most likely not see a loss in property values. New builds should be less costly per unit
but there will be more units per lot. Adjacent existing detached single-family home values will be
more stable having adjacent attached single-family housing, as compared to larger multi -family
buildings.
• Effect on the general tax burden of residents or property owners in Edmonds?
This proposal would likely reduce the individual tax burden for a particular property in Edmonds
because there would be higher assessed values for both the land and the improvements totaling a
higher overall property tax.
• Effect on businesses and economic vitality?
Grouping these attached single-family homes adjacent to existing commercial centers and/or
developing new commercial centers in conjunction with these building types will be a positive
growth potential for commercial development.
• Effect on transportation, traffic, or parking?
More people would be living in a given area so there would be an increase in traffic and parking.
Areas identified shall be close to existing or planned transit stops. These locations would
encourage many of the new residents to utilize nearby transit options.
• Effect on opportunities to use transit?
Highway 99, Highway 104 (Edmonds Way), 196th, 212th and 220th are all becoming major transit
corridors. This proposal would allow more people to live closer to transit connections.
• Effect on (or relationship to) to services, parks, shopping, or other amenities?
Theoretically the proposal would increase the demand for all services as any increased density
will. New Neighborhood Villages would help mitigate both human and vehicular demand on existing
district shopping areas and amenities.
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• Effect on community livability or neighborhood character?
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• What other benefits or impacts of this proposal seem likely?
Impacts include upgrading curbs and walkways; possibly storm and sanitary sewers. The impact to
the character of detached single-family neighborhoods immediately adjacent to these attached
single-family homes would be less than the construction of larger multi -family buildings. These
attached homes would enhance and preserve already existing detached single-family
neighborhoods.
• If the proposal might have negative impacts related to a factor above, how could
such impacts be reduced or mitigated?
Medium density attached single-family housing has the least impact on adjacent detached single-
family housing.
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• What other communities use this approach?
These types of attached single-family homes are common in Seattle, Bellevue, Shoreline, Kirkland
and Lynnwood.
• What other information is helpful to know about this proposal?
Incentives are needed to support the development of fully accessible housing for people with
disabilities; middle and lower income levels and the elderly.
• How would this policy be implemented?
This policy, once approved by the City Council, would require adding a new zoning category for
attached single-family homes that could be applied to the previously identified areas. These
attached homes would occur ONLY as houses come up for sale in areas rezoned to be SR -MD.
Adding attached zero lot line single-family homes to traditional detached single-family housing as
indicated above.
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DRAFT
Round 1 Policy Ideas Summary
Based on Round 1 Proposals in Survey
NOTE: Italic font is used below for policy ideas that did not appear favored in
Survey responses.
Regional Coordination
A. Coordinate regionally on housing solutions.
B. Expand cooperation with the Housing Authority of Snohomish County under
an interlocal agreement that allows the agency to provide for housing needs
in appropriate locations.
Resources
A. Use the City of Edmonds' share of the existing state sales that is reserved for
affordable housing, as follows:
1. In the short term, to provide rental assistance to low-income
households in Edmonds that have been impacted by the coronavirus
2. In the longer term, to
a. Support affordable housing only in Edmonds.'
b. Contribute to a regional organization, which could be the County, a
partnership of cities in southwest Snohomish County, or another
regional agency.
B. Advocate for Snohomish County to adopt the optional 0.1% sales tax as
allowed by state law to provide affordable and supportive housing for low-
income households.
Accessory Dwellings
1 This choice had 396 marks for support, while the combination of support for various types of regional
contribution has 520 marks for support. Presumably some survey -takers had mixed feelings and indicated support
for both sets of choices. This could be viewed as a split: Use some of the funds for regional contribution and some
for local -only, depending on circumstances that evolve.
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A. Allow both attached and detached accessory dwellings in residential zones
under a standard permitting process, provided that:
o Only one accessory dwelling in allowed per lot, in association with a
primary (main) dwelling
o The maximum size of the accessory dwelling is 800 square feet or not
more than 50% of the primary dwelling's floor area, whichever is less
o Appearance is compatible with the primary house on the property
o Building height is 15 feet of less for a separate backyard cottage and up
to the normal maximum height allowed for single-family houses when
the accessory dwelling is part of the primary house or comprises a
second story on a detached garage
o Property setback standards are the same for the primary dwelling, except
perhaps closer to an abutting alley
o At least one on -site vehicle parking space is provided for the accessory
dwelling (in addition the required parking spaces for the primary
dwelling)
o The property owner lives in either the primary or accessory dwelling
most of the year
o The footprint of the primary and accessory dwelling together totals no
more than is currently allowed for just the primary dwelling
B. As resources allow, encourage the provision of examples of detached
accessory dwellings to help interested homeowners consider options that
may be suitable.
Transition Areas
A. Designate "transition areas" in locations that are along transit routes and
also adjacent to commercial zones.
o Provide options for low -density multi -family residential (such as
triplexes, fourplexes, courtyard apartments, townhomes, and/or
mixed use)
B. Designate "transition areas" in locations that are currently zoned RS-8 AND
are adjacent to multifamily or commercial zones. (See Map?)
o Provide options for very small-scale multifamily residential (namely,
duplexes, triplexes or quadriplexes)
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C. Require any transition areas to include on -site vehicle parking and useable
green space for people who live there
Duplexes
A. Develop guidelines or incentives to encourage development of duplexes or
two -unit townhomes in lieu of one large house in single-family zones.
Design Guidelines
A. Develop design standards to guide multifamily development in multifamily
zones.
B. Require new multifamily projects to have a percentage of larger units (3-4
bedrooms)
Zoning Code and Permit Process
A. Simplify zoning regulations. Use diagrams, pictures, and tables in place of
text where applicable. Use plain language where text is necessary.
B. Streamline the permit process by reducing the number of land uses that
must have a conditional use permit.
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Citizens Housing Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2020
Project Timeline
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Citizens Housing Commission
Prepared By: Debbie Rothfus
Background/History
The Housing Commission's deadline to submit policy recommendations, per Council Resolution No.
1427, is the end of this year.
Staff Recommendation
Review timeline options and decide on next steps.
Narrative
The Housing Commission has been working diligently to complete its assignment of developing housing
policy recommendations for the City Council by the end of this year. However, it will be tight.
Two options are proposed here. See attachments.
Option 1 would provide for the Housing Commission to meet its current deadline.
Option 2 would provide a 1-month extension.
The advantage of having an extra month is that the Housing Commission could take a little longer to
wrap up is final policy recommendations.
The disadvantage of having an extra month is that Housing Commission members (preferably all
Commissioners) would need to participate in additional meetings and take an extra month beyond what
had originally been planned. In addition, the extra time is hard on staff because they can't get to the
other City work that needs their time; it also means some additional budget resources will be needed to
go beyond the original project timeline.
At the October 8 Commission meeting, the proposed timeline (both options) can be discussed. If time
allows, the Commission can decide its preference at the meeting. If time does not allow, the
Commission can postpone deciding its preference until the October 29 meeting.
As noted previously, Director Hope has committed to asking the City Council for a one -month extension
if it is necessary and beneficial.
Attachments:
ECHC - RevisedTimeline_10.3.2020_Opt.1-10.04.20
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Proposed Timeline Fall 2020 — Option 1 (December 29, 2020 deadline)
Date + Bench mark
Action Items
Responsible
Oct 8 (Regular meeting)
Reach general agreement on level of
Commission
• Reach decision on scope of
detail for policy recommendations
policy recommendation write
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Receive status updates from
• Begin discussion of ideas for
Committees on Round 1 policy ideas
drafts (based on Round 1
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ideas)
forward/being combined/being refined
Initial recommendations from
Committees on Round 1 policy ideas
Oct 26 — Nov 12
Refinements to Round 2 policy ideas
Committees
based on public input
Oct 29 (Special meeting)
"Extra Commission meeting" to discuss
Commission
input received from public engagement
on Round 2 policy ideas
Nov 12 (EXTENDED Regular meeting)
Receive status updates from
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Committees on Round 2 policy ideas
and what policy ideas are likely moving
forward/being combined/being refined
Recommendations from Committees on
Round 2 policy ideas
Policy recommendations
discussion/selection
• Commission votes on whether
idea will be refined into draft
recommendation
• If yes, Committee drafts idea
into recommendation (with
support from Edmonds staff)
Nov 19 (Special meeting)
Policy recommendations
Commission
• Select list of ideas for Drafts
discussion/selection
• Commission votes on whether
idea will be refined into draft
recommendation
• If yes, Committee drafts idea
into recommendation (with
support from Edmonds staff)
Nov 30 — Dec 4
Public Engagement — Webinar on drafts,
All
round tables on drafts
Dec 4 — Dec 17
Refine drafts
Committees
Dec 10 (Regular meeting)
Learning session with staff & discussion
Commission
• Learn and discuss
of public feedback on drafts
Dec 17 (Special meeting)
Policy recommendations
Commission
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discussion/selection
recommendations
Draft recommendations
included in Commission meeting
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Action Items
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Oct 8 (Regular Meeting)
Reach general agreement on level of
Commission
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policy write up
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drafts
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Initial recommendations from
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Oct 26 — Nov 12
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Committees
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"Extra Commission meeting" to discuss
Commission
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Receive status updates from
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Committees on Round 2 policy ideas
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recommendation
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Nov 19 (Special meeting)
Policy recommendations
Commission
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discussion/selection
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recommendation
• If yes, Committee drafts idea
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support from Edmonds staff)
Nov 30 — Dec 4
Public Engagement — Public Webinar on
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Dec 4 — Dec 17
Refine drafts
Dec 10 (Regular meeting)
Learning session with staff & discussion
Commission
• Learn and discuss
of public feedback on drafts
January 14 (Additional regular
Final discussion of drafts
Commission
meeting)
• Draft recommendations
• Discuss and refine
included in Commission meeting
packet
January 28 (Special meeting)
Vote on final list of recommendations
Commission
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Citizens Housing Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2020
Community Engagement - Phase 2
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Citizens Housing Commission
Prepared By: Debbie Rothfus
Background/History
Community engagement is an important aspect of the Housing Commission's work.
Staff Recommendation
Assist with distributing or helping the community be aware of the current survey.
Narrative
An online open house and survey regarding Round 2 policy ideas are now available to the public. The
survey is open through October 16. So far, efforts by City staff and consultants to disseminate
information about the survey have included:
Press release to all local media
Facebook and Twitter posts
Housing news memo to about 660 email accounts
Email announcement to community groups (per community engagement strategy)
Posting on City website
Mailing of postcard announcements to 2500 random addresses in Edmonds
Mailing of survey (hard copy) to 600 random addresses in Edmonds
Next, City staff are seeking to:
Have signage or other announcements at the Farmers Market and "Walkable Main Street" this
weekend
Advertise in the Beacon and My Edmonds News
Distribute flyers to key locations
At the Housing Commission's October 8 meeting, the community engagement specialist, Kate Graham,
will provide a recap of the current situation and seek volunteers and/or ideas to help people engage in
the open house and survey.
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Citizens Housing Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/8/2020
Housing Commissions' Quarterly Report to Council October 6, 2020
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Citizens Housing Commission
Prepared By: Debbie Rothfus
Background/History
The City Council Resolution establishing the Housing Commission called for the Commission to provide a
quarterly report to the Council.
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
This is the Housing Commission's fourth quarterly report. (See attachment.) It was presented to the
City Council on October 6, 2020 by two Housing Commission member, namely Jim Ogonowski and Tana
Axtelle.
Attachments:
Fourth Quarterly Report (1).ed.3
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Council Resolution #1427
Established Citizens' Housing Commission
Housing Commission's Mission
"Develop diverse housing policy options for Council consideration
designed to expand the range of housing (including rental and
owned) available in Edmonds; options that are irrespective of
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Commission Make-up
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Commissioners
Karen Haase Herrick- Zone 1
James Ogonowski- Zone 1
Leif Warren- Zone 1 Alternate
Keith Soltner- Zone 2
Weijia Wu- Zone 2
Wendy Wyatt- Zone 2 Alternate
George Keefe- Zone 3
John Reed (dec.)- Zone 3
Eva -Denise Miller- Zone 3 Alternate
Nichole Franko- Zone 4
Michael McMurray -Zone 4
Kenneth Sund- Zone 4 Alternate
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Tanya Kataria-Zone 5
Greg Long -Zone 5
Zone 5 Alternate -Resigned
Jess Blanch -Zone 6
Alena Nelson-Vietmeier-Zone 6
Rick Nishino-Zone 6 Alternate
Will Chen -Zone 7
Judi Gladstone -Zone 7
Jean Salls-Zone 7 Alternate
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Associate Planner Brad Shipley
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Senior Associate Gretchen Muller
Cascadia Consulting Group
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Tanya Kataria
Alena Nelson-Vietmeier
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returned)
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• A total of 684 individuals responded to survey #2
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• 96% were Edmonds' residents
• 63% were home owners
• 294 written comments received
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City Resources
Using existing state sales tax that's been shifted to Edmonds for housing:
65% support short-term rental assistance to low-income, COVID- impacted households
65% support long-term assistance for affordable housing within Edmonds
54% oppose advocating for county to adopt sales tax for housing
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65% support allowing accessory dwelling units with certain restrictions
Transition Zoning Areas
57% support creating housing transition areas along transit routes adjacent to
commercial zones, with certain conditions
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