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Edmonds Planning Board
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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.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT TRAINING
A. Open Public Meetings Act Training
5. DEPARTMENT WORK PLANS
A. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Work Plan; Roles and Responsibilities
B. Development Services Department Work Plan, Roles and Responsibilities
6. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA
A. Extended Agenda
7. AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/9/2022
Approval of Minutes
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Approve February 9th and 23rd meeting minutes.
Narrative
Draft minutes for both meetings attached.
Attachments:
PB220209 draft
PB220223 draft
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CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Webinar Meeting
February 9, 2022
Chair Crank called the virtual meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Board Members Present
Alicia Crank, Chair
Roger Pence, Vice Chair
Matt Cheung
Todd Cloutier
Judi Gladstone
Richard Kuehn 1
Mike Rosen
Lily Distelhorst (student rep)
Board Members Absent
None
Staff Present
Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director
Eric Engmann, Senior Planner
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes
MOTION MADE BY VICE CHAIR PENCE, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER CLOUTIER, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 2022 AS PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
1 Board Member Kuehn had an excused absence for this meeting, but ended up joining at 9:06 p.m.
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January 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes
There was discussion about technical difficulties with the Zoom recording from the January 26 meeting
resulting in incomplete minutes from that meeting and the need to redo the public hearing. The notes cover up
to the point where the video connection was lost. No action was taken on these minutes.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Greg Ferguson urged the Planning Board not to approve the PROS Plan Update as it avoids any commitment
to environmental enhancement. There is no greenhouse gas reduction plan or mention of greenhouse gas at all
in the document. He noted that the Council passed a Resolution in 2006 stating that the City supports the Kyotal
Protocols and will create an action plan for reducing global warming; the Parks Department has not done this.
Climate is mentioned very briefly only on two pages in the document noting that climate is increasing
stormwater flows, that plant selection should change as the weather changes, and that the City should use less
irrigation water. Climate is mentioned in six different pages in the Public Involvement Summaries, much more
frequently than in the Plan itself. Other climate impacts are not mentioned at all include rising sea levels which
will impact marine parks, rising air temperatures which will encourage invasive species, and intensifying storms
which will erode banks and cause slope failures in park streams. How is Parks going to manage these impacts?
He also noted that Parks has no tree planting plan in accordance with the Goal 5 to implement the Urban Forestry
Management Plan. Because of these and other omissions, the Plan should not be recommended. He also noted
the Edmonds Stewards program is not mentioned in the document even though they have been in existence for
two years, have cleared invasive species from five acres, and have planted over 2,000 shrubs and trees. They
have generous financial support from the Parks Department and the support of staff. The group would like to
know if they will have the continued support of Parks.
Natalie Seitz spoke in support of a multicultural community center in the SR99 corridor and support for PROS
Plan approaches that are consistent with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). She discussed
displacement risks to the SR99 corridor as summarized in a memo provided to the Board. She believes the
displacement risk has increased due to the Buildable Lands Report, redevelopment plans for SR99, proximity
to light rail station, and existing and pending land use applications. Property values have already skyrocketed in
recent years creating increased tax burdens for communities with significant vulnerabilities to displacement.
Priorities in a multicultural community center would help the City implement anti -displacement strategies that
would rely on centering community voices in the redevelopment process. It would be responsive to stakeholder
voices in the Korean community center and is needed to fill a Parks programming and facility gap in the east
side of the City. The WAC states that parks and recreation elements should have consistency in integration with
other plan elements. Therefore, it could be permissible to provide relevant values from the Community
Sustainability Element or other elements that are already adopted as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan
when germane to Parks and Recreation. However, the City should and must be critical of additions that go
beyond the Comprehensive Plan. She thanked the Board, staff and the Council for the tremendous time and
effort they have put into this Plan.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Draft Plan Recommendation
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Chair Crank summarized this topic noting that at the last meeting they held the public hearing and received an
enormous amount of feedback, especially around the underwater park. The Board decided to not make any
recommendations at that meeting even though they were scheduled to. Instead, they made a recommendation
to form a subcommittee to take in the information received and have the subcommittee go through it. She
thanked the subcommittee members (Board Members Pence, Gladstone, and Rosen) for their work and Director
Feser for putting together the informative and helpful matrix. Even though the recording didn't work out, the
content still came through to the Board. She expects the Board and staff will be able to review and discuss the
information and bring it back to the February 23 public hearing with some more focused conversations and
maybe filling in some of the blanks that were missed the first time around. Vice Chair Pence thanked Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Services Director Angie Feser for assistance with the subcommittee. Board Member
Gladstone summarized the subcommittee's approach to discussion.
Director Feser noted schedule updates impacting a grant application requirement and another Planning Board
Public Hearing being necessary. The target now for the Planning Board to make a recommendation to Council
is now February 23. Director Feser made a presentation highlighting some of the recommendations that the
consultant and staff had resulting from the first hearing. She reviewed how the PROS Plan fits in with all the
other plans in the City.
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• Public Process (Director's Message) — Traditionally lesser heard constituents and the wide range of
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• Revise goals/objectives and add Goal #9 related to sustainability (environmental) efforts.
• Community Profile (Chapter 2) — Highlight economic benefits of Parks & Recreation and recognize the
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Director Feser then presented the subcommittee item matrix with five broad categories including discussion
items and relevant information, current context and/or proposed PROS Plan revisions for discussion purposes.
Subcommittee members and other board members also commented on the items.
Equity
a. Identify metrics for accomplishing equity, e.g., geographic accessibility, amenities in the parks.
• Possible new objective 2.6 —Develop diversity, equity and inclusion metrics for park
and facility capital planning and development, recreation and cultural programs and
department operations.
• Board members discussed what examples of diversity, equity and inclusion metrics
might look like.
Board Member Gladstone asked if should state that the metrics would be used to guide
program and budget priorities. Director Feser was unsure about how this would be
stated. Board Member Gladstone suggested adding at the end that metrics were being
developed that guide program and budget priorities or decisions.
Vice Chair Pence commented on the spectrum involved in moving toward goals and the
value of recognizing that they are moving in the right direction and improving the
system for the values they want to advance.
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b. The map of improvements highlights geographic disparities that are not remedied in the CIP.
For example, can the department delay Pine Park and waterway walkway, to achieve greater
equity to allow for earlier development of parks in S. Edmonds area?
• Director Feser encouraged revision of the Capital list to reflect the Board's
recommendation.
C. In objective 6.1, if you allow decisions to be based on high demand, that may conflict with
serving a wide range of diverse populations. By making it a consideration rather than a driver
it allows the Parks department broader discretion in prioritizing parks
improvements/acquisitions.
• Board Member Gladstone explained that demand is one part of the discussion in terms
of identifying where or how they will be serving. It should be reflected as part of the
discussion rather than being a driver to balance the conversation.
• A revision to Objective 6.3 would reflect this: Enhance the diversity of recreation
programs offered, considering foeusitgon programs that are in high demand...
Diversity
a. Create new objective that promotes programs being offered in various geographic locations
throughout the city.
• New Objective 2.6 — Increase city-wide geographic distribution of recreation and cultural
programs by the addition of new or relocation of existing programs into available locations
of the City with few or no city programs.
b. Goals 2 and 7.2 need to be "inclusive of diversity" rather than "reflective of diversity" given
that Edmonds is about 83% white, 3% African American, .7% Native American, 7% Asian,
5.3% Hispanic,.3% Pacific Islander, 2% other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. I'd like
to be sure this won't be interpreted as being based on the size of the different populations or we
won't see much variety of cultural, heritage or arts events.
• Revised Goal 2: Decrease barriers and provide increased opportunities for participation
and representative cultural, heritage and art programs, events representing the diversity of
Edmonds demographics.
• Revised Goal 7.2: Work with the community and local organizations to foster a greater
variety of cultural, heritage and arts events that represent the diversity of cultures in
Edmonds.
• Chair Crank spoke in support of the language focusing on diversity in general and not just
race.
Environmental Stewardship
a. Goal and objectives need to be added related to how parks facilities are providing adaptation
and mitigation for impacts of sea level rise, carbon footprint and other climate change impacts,
to make climate change more prominent. Objectives should be directly related to operations of
the Parks Department.
• Director Feser urged people to be aware that there are many terms used to discuss these
items so simply searching for one word is not going to result in complete information.
• Board Member Gladstone referred to many statements heard and letters received regarding
elevating the importance of environmental concerns. There are certain things that are
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specifically relevant to Parks in terms of operation and maintenance that should be identified
in the Plan.
• Revised Objective 3.7: would add "and environmental"
• New Objective 3.xx: When feasible, exceed development requirements to provide
adaptation and mitigation for climate change impacts in parks and recreation facilities in
planning, development, maintenance, and operations.
• Goal 5 — added language around implementation of other city plans
• Goal 8 — added language regarding mitigation of climate change
b. Include an objective to identify metrics that accomplish environmental/sustainability/climate
change adaptation and mitigation, e.g., add sequestration value, water conserved, canopy
coverage, and be compatible with the Climate Change Plan goals.
• New Goal 9: Incorporate applicable city plan goals and objectives in parks planning,
development and maintenance and recreation and cultural programming to include the
Urban Forest Management Plan, Climate Action Plan, Integrated Pest Management Plan
and Salmon Safe Certification.
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• Director Feser noted that the Climate Action Plan is coming, but it is not completed yet.
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Once it is done this kind of objective may come into play as it applies to Parks. This may be
addressed in the Executive Summary. Board Member Rosen noted that all the separate plans
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referred to earlier overlap into Parks. Because of the way these plans are developed
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individually Parks is unable to take advantage of synergies and leveraging. He suggested
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challenge. Board Crank agreed. She noted there are things that can be mentioned in the Plan,cc
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C. Goal 8.12 should include consideration of how they can help mitigate for and adapt to impacts
of climate change.
• Revise Goal 8.2 with verbiage "adapt to and mitigate for".
4. Clarify and formalize relationship with the Underwater Dive Park stewards.
• Add to Goal 8.7 — Periodically review and update volunteer organization agreements.
5. In goal 8.7, if you are promoting volunteerism, it needs to be supported with appropriate staffing and
other resources like tools, etc.
• Director Feser recommended that the Planning Board make a strong recommendation in the
next budget process to look at considering a volunteer coordinator position to fully take
advantage of this opportunity.
• Board Member Gladstone suggested changing the wording of the objective to support the
request for a volunteer coordinator position.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Multifamily Design Standards: Proposed Work and Outreach Plans
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Senior Planner Eric Engmann made the presentation regarding the draft Work Plan, the draft Outreach
Plan, and the intended timeline.
The draft Work Plan includes:
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Purpose Statement — Establish the general reasoning for this action.
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Objectives — Create community enhancing design; consider housing cost implications; public
involvement is paramount.
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Scope of Work — Use type - stand-alone multifamily development; Locations/Zones — RM
zones and BD downtown; Development components — focus on elements with the most impact
on public perception as viewed from the public realm (street)
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Outreach and Engagement — covered separately
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Design Components — Building Articulation — modulations or additions to building structure,
Building Fagade Treatment — materials, textures, colors; Entryway Features — front entrance
clearly visible and welcoming; Garage/Driveway Placements — address visual impact of garages
and driveways from street; Open/Green Space — address importance of green space in
development context; Other Factors — Walkways, utility screening, fencing, lighting
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Other Considerations — Graphics — Seek assistance of consultants; Decide on mechanism for
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Purpose Statement — Create meaningful public engagement: "Meaningful public engagement
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Identifying Stakeholder Groupings — Government (city staff, boards, City Council),
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• Methods to Engage — Inform (webpage, direct communication, online media, public notice);
engage (interviews, online surveys, neighborhood walks, group presentations, open house(s),
online we discussions/digital town hall, focus group, public meeting)
• Resources Needed — Make it easier to see comparisons between options; avoid biases or
complications within only using photographs; help translate code language into visual medium
• Final Outcomes/Lessons Learned — At the end of the process, stakeholders should feel like they
have had the opportunity to: ask questions, provide recommendations, understand the code
amendment process, and contribute to the recommended code changes. Also provide
opportunity to look back at the Outreach Plan and make changes for the future.
Mr. Engmann reviewed the proposed draft timeline which is expected to take about a year. He solicited feedback
from the Board.
Board Member Rosen commented that there are some challenges and perceptions within the community. He
believes there is a lack of trust and a presumption of bad intent. As a result, he encouraged the City to
overcompensate to build integrity and encourage trust. Accordingly, he recommended utilizing an external
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group for review. Regarding public outreach, he recommended using direct mail to every land and business
owner within the relevant area. He also recommended neighborhood and cultural events to get to where people
already are. He noted that online surveys are helpful but are not statistically valid. He stated it is critically
important to ask questions in the right way to get good information as opposed to guided information. He
applauded the direction this is going.
Vice Chair Pence asked if most of the outreach and engagement activity would occur when they are in person
again. Mr. Engmann agreed that would be ideal, but they must be flexible. Vice Chair Pence spoke to the value
of face-to-face communication, especially with difficult issues.
Commissioner Gladstone noted that different types of engagement would require different levels of staffing.
She asked if they could or would consider something like a charette. This would allow the opportunity for
participants to really be involved rather than just informed and consulted. She suggested having a table at high
traffic areas like Ranch 99 Market that might reach different people than would ordinarily come to events. She
asked what they are expecting the guidance to be, noting the challenge of finding a balance between being
overly controlling and giving just enough detail so they don't end up with buildings they don't want. She hopes
whatever guidance is given may be applicable in other parts of the city someday (particularly with duplexes). If
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Mr. Engmann agreed that the staffing levels needs to be considered. Regarding graphics, he noted that getting
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a firm with a lot of experience will be important to know the best way to show the information. He sees the
open houses being a mixture of providing information and engaging exercises to promote involvement. He also
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Chair Crank agreed that open-ended questions are very important in surveys. She also recommended being as
broad as possible. She also cautioned to not necessarily value one outset over the other. She noted how the
pandemic has allowed people who might not otherwise participate to get involved with various means. She
commented that the Planning Department is already short-staffed which makes this more challenging. She
encouraged everyone to be gracious and have patience. She likes the toolbox concept and the stakeholder aspect.
Vice Chair Pence spoke in support of embracing all the outreach tools. The open houses with one-on-one
communication are in addition to the other tools, not instead of them. Next, he recommended trying to find
consultants who are willing to work creatively with the City and not ones who have all the answers already.
Finally, he wondered about plans to rewrite and update the zoning code. He encouraged staff not to do anything
that would preclude a comprehensive rewrite of the code in the not -too -distant future. He spoke in favor of
form -based code.
Board Member Cheung commented on the importance of getting stakeholders who are committed to the process
to get good representation from all groups. He reminded everyone that the loudest voices are not necessarily be
the consensus.
PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA
Senior Planner Engmann reviewed the extended agenda. He solicited feedback for times for the March 9 retreat.
It was ultimately determined that evening would be the best time for the group to meet. Mr. Engmann expressed
appreciation to the Board and staff as this was his last meeting with the City.
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PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board members thanked Mr. Engmann for his work with the City and wished him well.
Board Member Pence commented on his recollection that Mr. Engmann would be working on code revision
and said that he hopes this will still get done.
PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Crank pointed out that Mr. Engmann had to pivot immediately when he came into his role. She thanked
him for navigating the challenging times. She also thanked the subcommittee for their extra work. She reminded
everyone that there is a Planning Board alternate position open. She thanked everyone for the great meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Webinar Meeting
February 23, 2022
Chair Crank called the virtual meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Board Members Present
Alicia Crank, Chair
Roger Pence, Vice Chair
Matt Cheung
Todd Cloutier
Judi Gladstone
Richard Kuehn
Mike Rosen
Lily Distelhorst (student rep)
Board Members Absent
None
Staff Present
Susan McLaughlin, Development Services Director
Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director
Shannon Burley, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Deputy Director
Michael Clugston, Senior Planner
Steve Duh, Consultant with Parks
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION MADE BY VICE CHAIR PENCE, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER CLOUTIER, TO
APPROVE THE PARTIAL MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2022 MEETING AS PRESENTED.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
Chair Crank proposed moving the Administrative Report, Division Work Plan, to the 3/9 meeting to dedicate
most of tonight's meeting to the public hearing. Vice Chair Pence commented that the department had published
an RFQ that he was hoping to get an overview of tonight. The qualifications are due before the 3/9 retreat, and
he thought this was part of the director's report. Director McLaughlin offered to do a quick summary of that.
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THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO MOVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM TO THE 3/9
RETREAT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A BRIEF SUMMARY REGARDING THE UPCOMING
RFQ.
THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Division Work Plan
Director McLaughlin reviewed the RFQ to develop public space typologies and public space activation
strategies. This will be coming to the Planning Board for review and a recommendation to Council. Vice Chair
Pence commented that the Planning Board needs to be more integrated in the process in general. He thought
that one of them should be on the selection committee when choosing the consultant. Chair Crank suggested
this would be a good topic to discuss at the Planning Board Retreat.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Draft Plan Public Hearing
Staff Presentation:
Director Feser restated that there was a technical glitch at the 1/26 hearing so they are holding the hearing again.
There have been quite a few public comments. Those have been included in the packet and forwarded to the
Planning Board. She reviewed the format of the hearing and noted the goal was to have a recommendation
tonight to the City Council. She pointed out a table of some comments received and suggested revisions.
Consultant Steve Duh of Conservation Technix, Inc. gave an overview of the PROS Plan document with a
PowerPoint presentation. He reviewed community feedback, the plan structure and content, key
recommendations, and next steps. Director Feser reviewed the 2022 PROS Plan Capital Program with a listing
of projects, timeline, estimated costs, and revenues. An illustration showing geographic location and timeline
was shared with the Board. She also discussed revision considerations and limitations.
Board Comments and Questions:
Board Member Cloutier asked about the million -dollar grant that the City had turned down. Director Feser
explained that Council voted not to accept the RCO grant for the Marina Beach Park project in January.
Board Member Kuehn asked for more information about this. Director Feser explained the grant applications
were very specific to this project at Marina Beach Park.
Board Member Rosen noted he had strongly encouraged the Council to accept the money. His understanding
was the Council thought it should be a bigger part of the marsh conversation and should be tied to the Unocal
acquisition. He asked staff if there was a sense of what is next in this process. Director Feser explained the
Unocal site is a Superfund site and is being cleaned up right now. Once it is cleaned up the Department of
Transportation (DOT) will own the site. Her understanding is the DOT has no use for it. Last year the City
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acquired the first right of refusal for the property should it become available. There has been discussion about
trying to create a marsh/estuary/restoration plan that would include this site, but the City is hesitant to move into
this without being sure of the ownership of this property. She summarized they are in a holding pattern until a
decision is made with the Unocal property. The Marina Beach Park project and Master Plan is at 30% currently
and would be in consideration of the larger planning process.
Board Member Kuehn asked if taking the grant money would have affected any other projects. Staff explained
that it would not.
Board Member Rosen asked if it would be acceptable to recommend that Council give this project a higher
priority and move it up three years. This would give momentum to future plans and allow a phasing of any
future project.
Public Hearing:
Natalie Seitz stated she had advocated for the Council rejecting the money because it would require $4 million
of city funds to be put into a well-resourced area. She noted that the Council had talked at length about equity
when they talked about that decision. She offered to provide her emails around this subject to the Board for
consideration. She then commented that the PROS Plan identifies three neighborhood parks in South
Edmonds/SR 99 with a total proposed investment of $8.1 million. This is less than the investment in the Civic
Center, Cultural Corridor, and potential investment in the Unocal property each. The proposed investment in
South Edmonds park would still leave the area with significantly lower per capita acreage in parks compared to
other areas in Edmonds. She commented that the $3.89 million of proposed investments in the SR99 area only
represents about $2 million above direct impact fees of GRE and pending land use applications. There is every
indication that the per capita provision of parks will decrease over the next six year for the SR99 area. This is
not equitable, will not keep up with growth, and does not provide investment that seeks to address the City's
past lack of investment in this area. Every investment in the downtown area is a decision to continue to
underserve eastern, lower income and more diverse residents of the city. She expressed concern about the
disparity in park resources and urged the City to change its course and to benefit those who have not been
equitably served. She doesn't support the revised Level of Service because it doesn't account for over 50 acres
of park resources downtown and the resources the City provides to that area. It would prevent other areas from
achieving community centers and park resources to support the commercial center of the city which is the SR99
corridor.
Dr. Philo Calhoun suggested that Parks take over the management of Southwest County Park, noting that the
County has been trying to give Edmonds the park for many years. The park has much more historic interest
than other areas in town. It also has significant wildlife and is ecologically very important. If the City is serious
about bringing salmon back to the Perrinville area it would make sense to take control of the park to control
waterflow that goes in that area. It also is an area that currently has invasive species that affects the rest of
Edmonds and is an area where there is petty crime, vandalism, and drug deals. Police and EMTs do not know
the trails that go through the park. There is a lack of mapping of the trails in the park which results in people
routinely getting lost. If there were an emergency the EMTs don't even know how to get to that area. The
County only pays $8,000 a year for management of this, and the City can get 117 acres for free. The park is
increasingly used and is one of the most beautiful parks in Edmonds.
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Selena Bollotin stated she sees very little mention in the Plan to the assets and value of Southwest County Park
because it is a Snohomish County Park within the Edmonds city limits. One of the deficits of the Plan is there
is not a specific goal to partner with parks in other jurisdictions to leverage assets for Edmonds residents. She
referenced Lake Ballinger, Esperance, and Southwest County Park. She also supports acquisition of Southwest
County Park as it is in full alignment with the goals of the PROS Plan, specifically to address the 74-acre open
space target gap. There is no purchase cost for the park. Acquiring the park would increase Edmonds overall
park acreage by 50%. Within the open space category Edmonds' parks would increase from 76 to almost 200
acres. Edmonds should acquire the park to be in control of the social, health, and environmental assets of the
park. She noted the park is currently neglected, and invasive species are extensive, jeopardizing environmental
aspects. Perrinville Creek watershed is within the park with extensive eroded areas. Formulas in the Level of
Service in the Plan show a deficit in open space. She spoke to the value of the 120-acre park as an ecosystem as
well as a repository of Edmonds logging and Native American history. She believes acquisition of this park
would be a huge value to the City. She also is in favor of adding parks to underserved areas and does not believe
this needs to be an either/or situation. She encouraged acquisition of the park as a goal in the PROS Plan.
Jim Ogonowski, resident of Edmonds, agreed with previous speakers encouraging acquisition of Southwest
County Park particularly considering the moving goalposts, changing metrics, and lowered standards in the c
PROS Plan. Regarding partnerships, he recommended partnering with the Edmonds School District for
enhancements in playground facilities as was recently done with the Sherwood Elementary playground project. c
Likewise, Meadowdale Playfields are a prime example where they can partner to leverage funding to
incorporate stormwater retention capabilities to help with the Perrinville erosion issues. He also thinks there 0-
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Laurie Sorensen, resident of Edmonds, commended the PROS Plan and the complexity of the document. She
thinks there should be more goals related to the restoration and protection of wildlife diversity. Regarding the
surveys, she commented that they didn't really include young people and children, who are the ones who will
be most impacted by extinction.
Michael Ohman, resident of Edmonds, commented he has been volunteering in Southwest County Park since
2005 and working on removing invasive species. Southwest County Park is a piece of original native land and
one of the last remaining pieces of Edmonds logging history. There are also miles of trails. It is currently under
threat of invasive plants and a lot of erosion, especially in Perrinville Creek. However, the City doesn't have
any control of it because it is a County park and doesn't get a lot of love and attention from the County. The
park is currently underused; there is no mention of it on the Edmonds website; and there is a lack of signage and
maps showing where the trails are, especially the trails on the north side of the park. The County wants to give
the park to Edmonds, and maintenance costs would be low. He noted there would be no difference in the cost
of policing because it is already the Edmonds police who respond to 911 calls in that area. He commented that
at the last meeting they were pitted against underserved areas in south and southeast Edmonds. He did not think
it was right to compare the two in this way since this would be getting 120 areas open space for free versus
paying a couple million bucks for an acre or an acre and a half. They don't serve the same purpose. If this is
managed correctly that size of the park should be the responsibility of developers.
Joe Scordino, resident of Edmonds, commented that the PROS Plan is supposed to be a guide for managing and
enhancing open spaces but is deficient in the whole arena of managing. Yost Park is an example of neglect and
isn't even mentioned in the PROS Plan. He commented that the Plan seems to be totally focused on acquisitions
at the expense of management of existing parks. He noted that the marine beaches have issues and they also
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weren't mentioned. He asked why the plan for the Marina Beach/marsh/Unocal project isn't in the PROS Plan.
He pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan currently says that the Unocal property is for a multimodal facility
(ferry terminal, etc.). The Comprehensive Plan also needs to be updated. He stated there is a lot of work that
needs to be done on the PROS Plan before it is ready for approval. There have been a lot of other comments
mentioned by residents that should be reflected in the Plan to manage and enhance the parks.
Michael Ohman (again) agreed that they need to take care of what they have before they go after other stuff. If
they lose these parks, they will never get them back.
Susie Schaefer commented that Edmonds has large, special areas, such as the beach or marsh, which are special
opportunities with wildlife and birds for everyone in the community to enjoy, regardless of where they live. Just
focusing on placing parks in neighborhoods isn't enough. She referred to Meadowdale estuary restoration
project and suggested that the City take notes on how the County did this in thinking about its own marsh
project.
Seeing no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 8:34 p.m.
Board Deliberation:
Board Member Cloutier thanked everyone for their comments. He referred to the metric of park acreage per
thousand residents and noted that it would be impossible to spread this evenly throughout the city. The west
side of Edmonds has the beach and the marsh as well as massive watershed areas and trails that cannot just be
created in neighborhoods. He agreed that everyone should be able to walk to a park, but they are not going to
be able to put in a beach or a watershed in these areas and it will never be the same acres per thousand people
in these areas. He is interested in seeing what the real cost of Southwest County Park would be, but that is a
separate issue from the PROS Plan. He asked Director Feser to address comments stating that maintenance isn't
in the PROS Plan, noting that these are addressed even though the Board wasn't briefed. Director Feser
commented that the PROS Plan is a broad document that includes a lot of things that they haven't had much
discussion here. Goals, recommendations, and key recommendations must be general enough and flexible
enough that they are applicable in the future and also leave the City open for opportunities. Very specific
maintenance issues per park is not something that is done in this document. However, as an example, she noted
that one of the recommendations for Yost Park is a Master Plan which would address the environmental issues
they are having in the park in addition to usage and layout issues. Mr. Duh agreed that they are trying to take a
systemwide approach with the goals and objectives. Maintenance or upkeep concerns tend to be addressed with
the operational side.
Board Member Gladstone expressed appreciation for all the comments. She asked how the marsh is referenced
in the PROS Plan. Is there an objective to have a Master Plan? If so, does that provide a roadmap for accepting
future grant opportunities like the Marina Beach Park improvements? Director Feser replied there is a
recommendation within the Edmonds Marsh assessment in the Appendices that mentions work around a
restoration plan. It is worded in such a way that if the Unocal property were acquired it would be included in
the restoration plan as well as Marina Beach Park. She added that in response to comments, staff created a new
section around Environmental Goals (Section 6). There is also more language around the marsh narrative.
Board Member Gladstone asked if there has been any study done related to Southwest County Park on the costs
of taking on ownership versus a partnership. Director Feser commented that staff would need time to put that
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information together if desired by the Board. She has had talks with the County, and the annual maintenance
costs are not $8,000-9,000 as has been stated tonight. She thinks those are costs related to supplies and materials
for the parks, not staffing, administration, management, or vehicles. They could also look at an interlocal
agreement like they do with Lynnwood. This is a step beyond the PROS Plan. Board Member Gladstone asked
if the County is open to an interlocal agreement. Director Feser was not sure.
Vice Chair Pence asked if there is anything that could or should be added to the Plan to make the acquisition or
improvements of Southwest County Park more likely to come about. Director Feser replied that it is adequately
covered in the PROS Plan. Consideration of the park would be the next step.
Board Member Rosen thanked people who spoke tonight. He spoke to the hundreds of comments they have
received on this matter. Topics that he heard the loudest were related to the Underwater Park, the Southwest
County Park, the marsh, and overall interest in the role of parks in the environment. Equity is an issue that cut
through many others. He referred to the proposed language regarding the Underwater Park and asked if this was
mainly looking at volunteerism. Director Feser explained the intent of this and offered to clarify this more.
Board Member Rosen then referred to the Southwest County Park and stated he would like to send a message
to Council that encourages exploring the feasibility of different options.
MOTION MADE BY BOARD MEMBER ROSEN, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KUEHN, TO c
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Board Member Gladstone asked if this was separate from the table of recommendations. Board Member Rosen
replied that it was.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board Member Rosen referred to Marina Beach Park and suggested this be moved up in the timeline to 2024
or 2025. Director Feser she was not sure how it could be done any sooner without grant funding. She has it
listed at the end of the timeline as a placeholder to keep it active. Board Member Rosen clarified he was more
concerned with sending a message that it was important to get it going than the actual date. Board Member
Gladstone asked if they had to have the marsh planning done before the Marina Beach Park. She also wondered
how this would impact other items that are earlier in the timeline. Director Feser commented that project is
solely Marina Beach Park. She discussed the need to daylight Willow Creek, which is currently underground,
and how this relates to Marina Beach Park planning. Board Member Gladstone asked how this would impact
other projects. Director Feser indicated this would require some staff work to sort out.
Board Member Kuehn expressed appreciation for all the public comments and spoke in support of exploring
options for the Southwest County Park.
Chair Crank asked if there were comments they received that are not in scope of discussion for the PROS Plan.
Mr. Duh generally reviewed this and noted that certain operational items are good to hear about but are not part
of the PROS Plan.
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Board Member Rosen asked about the request to Cascadia Art Museum to the list of art and cultural facilities
and organizations on page 35. Director Feser commented that would be included in the next version.
Board Member Gladstone asked how much would be changed before sending it to Council. Director Feser
replied that everything on the table would be included as well as a few minor additions such as the name of a
group or facility as mentioned above.
MOTION MADE BY BOARD MEMBER ROSEN, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER CLOUTIER,
TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PROS PLAN VERSION 4 INCLUDING THE REVISIONS
SUGGESTED IN THE ATTACHED TABLE AND SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY
THE BOARD TONIGHT.
Board Member Gladstone referred to 3(b) in the table and commented that the metrics need to be specific to the
Parks although they may be in coordination with the Climate Action Plan. She suggested using verbiage like
"in coordination with the Climate Action Plan". She then referred to 4(b) and recommended revision 8.7 read
"Support and promote volunteerism ..." She also recommended deleting the second sentence.
Board Member Rosen also referred to 8.7 and recommended language about formalizing relationships with
community partners, as opposed to just making it about volunteerism.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Director Feser thanked the Board for all their hard work. Chair Crank thanked staff and the consultant for their
tremendous amount of work on this item. She also thanked the public for the wonderful involvement and
encouraged them to stay involved in the process.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA
Chair Crank reviewed upcoming items. Board Member Gladstone suggested adding some items that Vice Chair
Pence had asked for briefings on into the extended agenda. Chair Crank explained that some of the items would
be addressed at the Board Retreat on March 9 as well as the work plan. Vice Chair Pence commented that the
extended agenda can be fleshed out at the retreat because they will have feedback from departments about what
they can handle.
PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Crank thanked everyone for all their time and hard work.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/9/2022
Open Public Meetings Act Training
Staff Lead: Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Kernen Lien
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The city attorney will attend the Planning Board retreat to provide Open Public Meeting Act training as
required by RCW 42.30.205.
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5.A
Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/9/2022
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Work Plan; Roles and Responsibilities
Staff Lead: Angie Feser, Director
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Kernen Lien
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services (PRCHS) Department Director Angie Feser will
discus the Departments 2022 work plan and the roles and responsibilities of PRCHS staff. A 2022 project
timeline is provided in Attachment 1 and a PRCHS organizational chart is provided in Attachment 2.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: PRCHS Work Plan 2022
Attachment 2: PRCHS Org Chart 2022
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Project Timeline 2021
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Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department
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4th QTR
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SEP
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NOV
DEC
PROS Plan
ADA Transition Plan
Salmon Safe
City Emergency Management Plan Update
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PB/CC
PB/CC
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Budget/CIP
PB/CC
PB/CC
PB/CC
Capital Program Dev/Implementation
Land Acquisition (Council as needed)
City of Lynnwood Meadowdale Park ILA renewal
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Grant Applications
Shell Creek Property - RCO Compliance Project
Building Code Compliance Issues (2)
Parks Capital Projects/Contracted Work
Civic Park Complex
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Yost Park - Civic Water Mitigation
Yost Pool Plaster Repair
Greenhouse Replacement
Johnson Property Clean-up/Securing
Olympic Beach Parking Lot Research
Olympic Beach Pathway
Park Maintenance/Major Maintenance
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Bill Anderson Viewer Installation
City Park Pedestrian Safety Project
Dayton Street Project Landscaping - Planting only (5th/Dayton)
Five Corner Roundabout Irr and Plant replacment
Floretum Garden Club Sculpture Installation
Flower Pole Order / Replace (5 + 1 at city hall)
Mathay Ballinger Playground Rope Climber replacement
Pedestrian Crossing Improvements landscaping
Sierra Park Path for the Blind into compliance
volunteers
Veterans Plaza Flag Pole Sleeve Install
Waste Water Treatment Plant Planting Irrigation
Waterfront Beach Replanting/Mitigation
Yost Park Bridges (2) Repair
Annual Tasks
Hiring Seaonal Staff (8)
Flower Basket / Corner Park Planting
Spray Pad Startup/Maintenance
Holiday Lights
Recreation Services
Marketing, Communications and Brand Guide
New Marketing Solution Research & Implementation (Email & Soci
Frances Anderson Center Re -Opening
Digital Craze and Newsletter Mailing
Winter Programming (January - April)
Spring / Summer Programming (May - August)
Fall Programming (September - December)
Non -School Day Camp (includes hiring seasonal staff)
Softball Leagues (Spring, Summer & Fall)
Pickleball Leagues (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall 1, Fall 2)
Outdoor Volleyball League (Summer Only)
Park Concessions Service Provider Management
Tenant Lease Agreements
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Youth Commission
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3rd QTR
4th QTR
JUL AUG
SEP
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NOV
DEC
Rotary Easter Egg Hunt (April 17)
Earth Day (April 23)
Farmers Market (May 7 - Oct 8)
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Urban Craft Fair (May 7)
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Watershed Fun Fair (May 14)
Health and Fitness Expo (May 21)
Arts Festival - (June 9 - 20; Event 17-19)
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4th of July Parade, 5K and Fireworks (Monday)
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Blue Heron Canoe Journey (July 5 & 6)
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Outdoor Movies
Puget Sound Bird Fest (Sept. 10 & 11)
Taste Edmonds (Aug 19-21)
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Classic Car Show (Sept. 11)
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Oktoberfest (Sept 22-24)
Indigenous Peoples Day
Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov. 26)
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Arts and Culture
HWY 99 Gateway Signs
Write on the Sound - Oct 7-9
LTAC Contracts
Create Grants
Floretum Garden Club Sculpture
EAC
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Creative District/4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
Civic Park Public Art
EAC
EAC/CC
Flower Pole Artist Call/Selection
Concerts
Best Book Contest
New Poetry Program Format
Music at the Library - Restart
Exhibits - Restart inside, plus On the Fence
Waterfront park signage for Meyer art
Indigenous Peoples Art
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Community Cultural Plan process
Human Services
Hiring Social Worker
Resource Navigation & Motel Voucher Program Administration
Kone Consulting Report
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Household Support Grant Program & Snoco Grant
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Extreme Weather Shelter Coordination
Open Human Service Office to Public
Urgent Needs Program Donation Drive
County Shelter Enhancement Project
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Council Updates
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5.B
Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/9/2022
Development Services Department Work Plan, Roles and Responsibilities
Staff Lead: Susan McLaughlin, Director
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Kernen Lien
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Development Services Director Susan McLaughlin will present the DS Departments 2022 work plan and
roles and responsibilities of department staff. A PowerPoint presentation of the DS Departments 2022
work plan is provided in Attachment 1. A more detailed timeline for work plan items will be provided at
the Planning Boards retreat. A Development Services Department organizational chart is provided in
Attachment 2.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Development Services Planning Work Plan
Attachment 2: DS Org Chart
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• long-range city and regional planning;
• building inspection;
coordination of development review
processes, development standards, and
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development code.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
Administration Director -Susan McLaughlin
Administrative Assistant - Debbie Rothfus
Administrative Assistant - Jana Spellman
Building Building Official -Leif Bjorback
Permitting Supervisor - Kristin Johns
Sr Permit Coordinator- Denise Nelson
Sr Permit Coordinator -Christina Wayland
Building Inspector - Les Krestel
Sr Combination Bldg Inspector - Eric Carter
Plans Examiner - Kevin Bloomfield
Plans Examiner - Donovan Akau
Planning Interim Planning Manager - Kernen Lien
Administrative Assistant - Michelle Martin
Senior Planner - Mike Clugston
Urban Forest Planner - Deb Powers
Associate Planner - Brad Shipley
Planner - Michele Szafran
Planner - Amber Brokenshire
Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer - Dan Gooding
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Existing Mission
The Development Services Department's
mission is to preserve and enhance our
community's environment and quality of life by:
• Providing accurate, consistent, and
timely permit processing
• Improving and extending public
infrastructure
• Promoting building safety and managed
land use
• Implementing adopted City codes,
policies, plans, and standards
• Protecting the public's health and safety
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Equitable Engagement
Framework
Goal: to create a framework for
engaging and building meaningful
relationships with communities who
have historically been
underrepresented in planning for
public infrastructure and other City
projects.
Staff lead: Susan McLaughlin
Timeline: Framework complete by
July 15
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Discovery
Team kickoff meeting 90-minute project kick-off meeting to confirm City goals, objectives,
strategies, key audiences, and timeline
Demographic data review Summary of demographic data up to three (3) pages in length
Interviews Up to 15 community interview summaries and one (1) summary of themes
and key recommendations.
Equitable Engagement framework
Criteria map
Community champions list
Framework
Criteria to map underrepresented communities
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People Streets
& Public Spaces
Goal: to optimize existing right of way, in order to
create social hubs, expand connectivity, and
improve environmental outcomes
Staff lead: Susan McLaughlin/Brad Shipley
Timeline:
April 2022- Begin Roundtable Discussions
June 2022- Develop Public Space Strategies
July- September- Planning Board & Council Review
November- Project Completion
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Hwy 99-
Community
Renewal Plan
Goal: draft actions to foster positive
development
Staff lead: Susan McLaughlin/Brad Shipley
Timeline: Community Renewal Plan
completed by December 2022
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Climate Action
Plan
Goal: Have a CAP that reflects the
community's goals, needs, and priorities to
position the City to achieve carbon
neutrality by 2050 to limit warming by
1.5 °C.
Staff lead: Kernen Lien
Timeline: Q2 draft circulation
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Multi -family Design
Standards/
Interim Design Standards
Goal: create design criteria and guidance
that enhance the neighborhood feel of
Edmonds
Staff lead: Mike Clugston (temporary
assignment)
Timeline:
Interim Design Standards — April 2022
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Goal: Develop 20-year vision to shape
sustainable growth strategy in
collaboration with community and to
meet statutory requirements
Staff lead: Kernen Lien (temporary
assignment)
Timeline: 2024 Adoption
Comprehensive Plan
Update 2022-2024
• Evaluate PSRC and Countywide Planning Policies for potential
consistency issues (we have a jump start on this with a gaps
analysis already underway for equity and climate)
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Urban Forestry Efforts
• Development Permit Review (ongoing)
• Homeowner tree removals & code
enforcement (ongoing)
• Canopy Assessment
• Tree Code Amendments
• Citywide Urban Forestry Work Plan —
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Code Rewrite/Updates
Code Rewrite
Required Bike Parking
EV Charging Infrastructure
Residential Occupancy
Sidewalk Code Update
Staff lead: TBD; position advertised
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/9/2022
Extended Agenda
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Kernen Lien
Background/History
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Staff Recommendation
Review and discuss extended agenda.
Narrative
Following the presentation of the 2022 departmental work plans, Planning Board can review and begin
to fill out the Planning Board extended agenda for 2022. Most recent extended agenda is attached.
There is a Pending for Future Consideration section of the Planning Board's extended agenda which has
some items that have been lingering as potential subjects for sometime. These should be discussed and
revised as well especially with consideration of the work plans that are being reviewed during the
retreat.
Attachments:
February 23, 2022 Extended Agenda
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February 23, 2022
March 9 1. Planning Board Retreat
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March 23 1. Recap of 2022 Washington State Legislative Session: Planning
Related Context
Lpril 2022
April 13 1. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Quarterly Report
Pending 1.
Implementation / code updates concerning trees and the UFMP
For Future 2
Climate Action Plan update and public outreach
Consideration
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Housing policies and implementation (incl Multifamily Design)
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan
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Comprehensive Plan update preparation and gap analysis
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Subdivision code updates
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Community Development Code Amendments / Re -Organization
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Neighborhood Center Plans & implementation (esp. 5 Corners)
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Low impact / stormwater code review and updates
10.
Sustainable development code(s) review and updates
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Further Highway 99 Implementation, including:
✓ Potential for "urban center" or transit -oriented
design/development strategies
✓ Parking standards
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Recurring 1. Election of Officers (1" meeting in December)
Topics 2. parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department Reports & Updates- First
meeting after previous quarter (4/13, 7/13, 10/12, 1/11/23)
3. Joint meeting with City Council —April or as needed
4. Development Activity Report
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