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2024-01-10 Planning Board Packet
1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7. 8. OF EDA,,G v ti Agenda Edmonds Planning Board REGULAR MEETING BRACKETT ROOM 121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL- 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020 JANUARY 10, 2024, 7:00 PM REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION: Meeting Link: https://edmondswa- gov.zoom.us/s/87322872194?pwd=WFdxTWJIQmxITG9LZkc3 KOhuS014QT09 Meeting ID: 873 2287 2194 Passcode:007978 This is a Hybrid meeting: The meeting can be attended in -person or on-line. The physcial meeting location is at Edmonds City Hall 121 5th Avenue N., 3rd floor Brackett R000m Or Telephone :US: +1 253 215 8782 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minute Approval ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA AUDIENCE COMMENTS For topics not scheduled for a public hearing. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department - 2023 Accomplishments PUBLIC HEARINGS UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Code Amendment for Implementation of Detached Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with HB 1337 — "Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units." NEW BUSINESS A. Green Building Incentives Program Introduction B. Preparation for Planning Board presentation at Council Edmonds Planning Board Agenda January 10, 2024 Page 1 9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT 10. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA A. Extended Agenda 11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 12. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT 14. GENERIC AGENDA ITEMS Edmonds Planning Board Agenda January 10, 2024 Page 2 2.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/10/2024 Minute Approval Staff Lead: Michael Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History n/a Staff Recommendation Approve minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting. Narrative Draft meeting minutes from December 13 are attached. Attachments: December 13, 2023 draft minutes Packet Pg. 3 2.A.a CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Hybrid Meeting December 13, 2023 Chair Gladstone called the hybrid meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m. at Edmonds City Hall and on Zoom. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES The Land Acknowledgement was read by Student Representative Lily Distelhorst. Board Members Present Judi Gladstone, Chair Lauren Golembiewski Susanna Martini Nick Maxwell Jeremy Mitchell Emily Nutsch (alternate)(online) Lily Distelhorst (student rep) Board Members Absent Richard Kuehn (excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff Present Mike Clugston, Senior Planner Rose Haas, Planner MOTION MADE BY BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GOLEMBIEWSKI, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 29, 2023 AS CORRECTED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA Mr. Clugston requested moving item C to the beginning of New Business to accommodate members of the public who were in attendance just for that item. There was consensus to move that item. Chair Gladstone informed the Planning Board that she had talked with Mr. Clugston about having the Tree Code on the agenda today with a discussion with the City Attorney about legal implications and also to have staff come talk about the tree canopy. The City Attorney is not available until January 10, and the other item is not on the agenda tonight but hopefully will be at the next meeting. THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 2 Planning Board Meeting Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 1 of 7 Packet Pg. 4 2.A.a Dawn Malkowski, Edmonds resident, stated that she is on the fence about Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. She hopes all the pros and cons are considered before decisions are made. She has aging parents and sees how it would be helpful for families like hers, but she is concerned about allowing two of them per property. This seems like a lot. There needs to be strict regulations around these such as mandatory off-street parking for every car. She thought that 1200 square feet was more like a starter home; 600-700 feet seems more realistic for a single older person. She added that she thinks adding on a room to her home would probably fit better in her neighborhood but her house is already at the maximum footprint. She asked if they would allow people more flexibility to expand. Beata , Edmonds resident, agrees that 1200 square feet is too large for an ADU. 600-800 feet is more appropriate. She is also concerned about the parking and the green spaces. She acknowledges that there is a need, but she wants these things considered. She had concerns about selling these as condominiums. She thought they should not be an income source, but a way to help family and friends. Dave Barber, Lynnwood, said he was present to listen and learn how Edmonds is addressing this because Lynnwood's Planning Commission hasn't talked about it yet. He thinks it will become much more of an issue in the future. He is concerned about developers taking advantage of this for the sake of profit without consideration of quality -of -life long term. Greg Long, former Housing Commission member, thanked the group for addressing the topic of ADUs. He thinks it is unfortunate that it wasn't addressed earlier. He wants to hear more about the state mandates and flexibility that might be offered. Deborah Arthur agreed with other comments. She agrees that 1300 or 1400 square feet is too large because this is the size of a small house. She thinks one per lot is plenty. She thinks it's a great way to be able to help family members. She asked if people living in ADUs would be counted toward the housing that Edmonds is required to provide. NEW BUSINESS C. Code Amendment for Implementation of Detached Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with HB 1337 — "Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory and dwelling units." Rose Haas, Planner, made the presentation about allowing DADUs (Detached Accessory Dwelling Units) and aligning the code with what the State is going to mandate in June of 2025. This is a good opportunity to customize those mandates where they can for Edmonds. She gave some background on ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and DADUs. DADUs are currently not allowed in Edmonds, but ADUs are. She reviewed the benefits of DADUs and current city policy regarding ADUs. House Bill 1337 requires that cities must ease barriers to the construction and use of ADUs. Cities must allow ADUs as a secondary outright permitted use. The bill also legalizes two ADUs per lot and lifts numerous restrictions. Per state law, the requirements are as follows: • Allow two ADUs per lot (any configuration of ADU and DADU). • No owner -occupancy requirements. Planning Board Meeting Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 2 of 7 Packet Pg. 5 2.A.a • Allow separate sale of ADUs. • No parking required within a half -mile of a major transit stop. • Maximum size limitation no less than 1000 sf. • Allow DADUs to be sited at a rear lot line when the lot line abuts a public alley. • No setback requirements, yard coverage limits, tree retention mandates, restrictions on entry door locations, or aesthetic requirements that are more restrictive than for the principal unit. • Allow ADUs of at least 24-feet in height. She also reviewed best practices according to the Washington Department of Commerce and AARP. The proposed Edmonds' code update would be as follows: • It would be a permitted secondary use and would just require a building permit. • It would be allowed in planned residential developments. • Two ADUs would be allowed on all lots in any configuration. L • Maximum height of 24' a • No rear setbacks are required from the rear lot line if that lot line abuts a public alley. • Reduced rear setback in some instances. _ • Not more than 1200 square feet. • No design restrictions. m • No parking required if within a 1/2 mile of a major transit stop. • Owner not required to reside in one of the units. E • For new DADUs, one EV Ready Parking Space is mandated for each to align with the Climate Action Plan. Ms. Haas reviewed examples of what these could look like. Having pre -approved designs is one way to encourage certain designs and styles. The pre -approved plans and prefab units are generally easier to permit and potentially more cost effective. Board Member Mitchell commented that the requirement of an EV Ready Parking Space will be a barrier when the purpose of HB 1337 is to remove barriers. Mr. Clugston thought this was a good topic for discussion, but staff is recommending it. Ms. Haas stated that building a new ADU/DADU is not necessarily inexpensive for the homeowner. Board Member Martini asked if someone could build the ADU/DADU themselves if they had a permit. Ms. Haas explained that is fine because there are building inspectors that will go out and ensure the building is up to the building code. Board Member Martini asked about the cost of a building permit. Mr. Clugston explained it hadn't been determined yet. Student Representative Distelhorst asked if the pre -approved designs would be available for free to people. Ms. Haas explained that is something Seattle is struggling with and will be up for discussion. Ms. Distelhorst noted that in Port Angeles they have permit -ready plans available on their website free of charge, and they're already up to city code. Maybe that is something Edmonds could consider. Ms. Haas said they could consider that; however, Seattle has found that a lot of architects don't want to give away their work for free. This is something that would need to be worked out. Chair Gladstone suggested having the City hire an architect to design it so that the City would own it. Planning Board Meeting Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 3 of 7 Packet Pg. 6 2.A.a Ms. Haas reviewed a timeline and tentative schedule for the code amendments. She gave an update on the public input received at the webinar the City hosted regarding ADUs. Board Member Golembiewski asked about rear setbacks. Ms. Haas explained that HB 1337 would allow you to build up on the lot line if it abuts an alley. There is nothing proposed at the moment for other situations. 5 feet may be something to consider; this is what is required for accessory structures. Chair Gladstone asked if tiny homes would be allowed. Ms. Haas explained that there is no minimum size except for health and safety standards, but mobile units would not be allowed. Since a lot of tiny homes are on wheels, they would not be allowed. Chair Gladstone asked about requirements to hook up to utilities. Ms. Haas explained they would be required to hook up to utilities. Whether or not it would be required to have its own sewer lateral still needs to be worked out. Requiring separate lines is a lot more expensive but may be required in some situations such as when there is no fire access. Also, all new wires need to be undergrounded which > matches the requirements for new homes. a a a Board Member Mitchell asked about the minimum lot size for subdivided lots. Ms. Haas thought that per HB 1337 if you are under 3200 square feet you wouldn't have to allow it. Mr. Clugston added that they needed to = look into this further. Board Member Mitchell asked about storm water and street permits for curb cuts and 2 sidewalks. Ms. Haas stated that HB 1337 does not require any sort of impact fees or street improvements. Board m Member Maxwell thought that HB 1337 does allow for impact fees; they just can't be more than 50% of what the impact fees were for the original house. Ms. Haas noted that they don't currently require them for ADUs, E but they could consider it. Board Member Maxwell then noted that while the minimum lot size is 6000 square feet in Edmonds, there are grandfathered lots that are smaller. They would want to indicate what they want to M do about those. N Board Member Golembiewski asked about maximum allowable coverage on the site. Ms. Haas replied that is a discussion they will need to have. HB 1110, which is also coming out, allows duplexes on all single family lots in addition to ADUs. The assumption is that the current 35% maximum allowable coverage would prevail until it is potentially changed later with the Comprehensive Plan update. She noted that stormwater is not likely to change right now. Stormwater review is required with 2000 square feet new or replaced impervious surface. Chair Gladstone commented that there are some councilmembers who are interested in having some sort of interim code between now and July 1, 2025. Ms. Haas acknowledged this was true. There was some discussion about the potential benefits and reasons for this. Board Member Maxwell asked about permitted uses for ADUs. Ms. Haas thought home occupations would be allowed within DADUs because they would not be looking at how many people live there. A home occupation may change the number of parking spaces that would be required. Mr. Clugston thought they probably wouldn't treat it any different than the primary structure. Board Member Martini asked about Airbnb's. Mr. Clugston thought those would be allowed. Board Member Golembiewski asked if HB 1337 would restrict their ability to restrict short-term rentals. Ms. Haas said it did not. Board Member Golembiewski thought that this was something Edmonds would want. Ms. Haas noted that shore term rentals are allowed with ADUs right now. It is not regulated beyond having a business license. This is something they may want to explore. Planning Board Meeting Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 4 of 7 Packet Pg. 7 2.A.a This is scheduled to come back for discussion on January 10 and to a public hearing on January 24. Board Member Mitchell asked if this would an opportunity to introduce a form -based code. Ms. Haas explained that there may be a possibility of something like that in conjunction with HB 1110 and some of the other state bills. Mr. Clugston thought that would be a great topic for the Comprehensive Plan update. A. Discuss Planning Board's January 16 Presentation at Council There was consensus that the newly elected Chair and Vice Chair would make the presentation to City Council in January. The group discussed what to cover which included the following: • Work in progress — Tree Code, ADUs, CARAs, etc. Work Finished — Vision statement, step backs, cleaning up policy. Future — Comprehensive Plan update: o This will take up the bulk of the first half of 2024. o It's a lot to ask for the Planning Board to digest all the information they are going to have to digest over the next six months. o There may be areas where they can't give a recommendation because they don't know enough, or they might need to look at an extension. o Multiple staff turnovers have set the timeline back. o Delivering the Comprehensive Plan by the end of the year depends on Council allocating adequate time. o The Board may need to take on subgroups to get through it all. o The Board is not a one -and -done group, but they have been able to provide solid recommendations on various items. o There are significant time challenges with the Comprehensive Plan update. There was concern about how the group would get through all of the Comprehensive Plan material in the time allotted given the need for consultant presentations, discussion, and making a recommendation for each element. Board Member Mitchell wondered if using a retreat could be an option. Mr. Clugston thought it could. The Chair and Vice Chair will bring to the Planning Board and/or put in the agenda an outline of discussion topics. B. Election of Officers for 2024 BOARD MEMBER MAXWELL NOMINATED JEREMY MITCHELL AS CHAIR FOR 2024. BOARD MEMBER MARTINI SECONDED THE MOTION. JEREMY MITCHELL WAS UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED CHAIR. BOARD MEMBER MARTINI NOMINATED LAUREN GOLEMBIEWSKI AS VICE CHAIR FOR 2024. BOARD MEMBER MAXWELL SECONDED THE MOTION. LAURIE GOLEMBIEWSKI WAS UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED VICE CHAIR. 2 Planning Board Meeting Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 5 of 7 Packet Pg. 8 2.A.a PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA Regarding Green Building incentives, which is on the extended agenda for January 10, Chair Gladstone commented that it is beneficial to have the initial discussion closer to when they are actually going to be looking at code amendments so it is fresher in their minds. She asked if they could move that closer to the time when they will be looking for a recommendation. Mr. Clugston said he would check with staff on this. January 10 — Legal overview on Tree Code updates; Tree Code discussion regarding tree canopy; Report/Presentation from Parks with no briefing; DADU discussion; Council presentation discussion; Green Building incentives (unless moved to a future date) Chair Gladstone asked how they get a handle on what they need to know before they get to the high-level alternatives which will be coming on February 14. The Board requested more information about what the consultant intends to cover and what their production schedule is. Board Member Mitchell asked about > delegating some of the work to relevant specialized bodies (such as the Transportation Committee with the a Transportation Element) who could do the deep dive on it and provide a memo to the Planning Board. There a was discussion about the potential for having joint meetings with some of these groups. Board Member Martini suggested asking the Council about what they would like the Board to focus on when they do the presentation. _ Mr. Clugston indicated he would speak with Director McLaughlin about getting more information up front and 2 about what they are expecting at the upcoming meetings. m Board Member Mitchell referred to the housing bills and asked if the State has solidified all the legal questions that the jurisdictions had in reference to various scenarios. Mr. Clugston replied that Commerce is supposed to be coming out with guidance on most of the housing bills by the end of January so that will help. Ms. Haas added that they will have a model ordinance out on January 23. This is what will be adopted for jurisdictions if they don't adopt their own. Chair Gladstone commented that there is already a lot of useful information out there that looks at population and housing needs and gaps which could be helpful when it comes to housing. She suggested that reports on these be provided but not necessarily presented in a meeting. She is assuming that the consultants will be going through some form of equity analysis which would be good to be exposed to before setting policy. Board Member Mitchell asked if the Board ever received the gap analysis the City did last fall. Chair Gladstone noted that the Council had expressed an interest in sub area planning; she wondered how this fits into the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Clugston thought this could refer to the Five Corners area and any other areas that haven't had plans done for them such as Firdale Village and Perrinville. Chair Gladstone requested a meeting with staff outside of the regular Board meeting to try to fill in the some of the information they are looking for. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Gladstone agreed that it has been a really good year. The new members have added a thorough kind of conversation that is needed for the kind of policies they are being asked to look at. She appreciates how seriously everyone takes it. She is grateful for Board Members Mitchell and Golembiewski stepping up and is happy to be there to support them. She is looking forward to diving into the Comprehensive Plans next year. Planning Board Meeting Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 6 of 7 Packet Pg. 9 2.A.a PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Student Representative Distelhorst is happy they will get to look at the Comprehensive Plan next year. Board Member Maxwell thanked Board Members Mitchell and Golembiewski for stepping up to serve. Board Member Martini echoed thanks to Board Members Mitchell and Golembiewski. She also thanked the entire group for a good year as a newbie to the Board. Board Member Nutsch thanked Board Members Mitchell and Golembiewski for picking up the leadership roles. She has enjoyed hearing the conversation and discussion today. She appreciates the opportunity to have two touches on information so she has time to absorb and mull things over. ea Board Member Mitchell wished everyone Happy Holidays. He noted they have gone the entire year without a any quorum issues which is impressive. He is looking forward to that continuing in 2024. a as Board Member Golembiewski agreed it has been a great year. She has enjoyed the interesting and thoughtful = conversations around things that she might not think about in her day-to-day life. She has enjoyed working with 2 everyone. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Minutes December 13, 2023 Page 7 of 7 Packet Pg. 10 5.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/10/2024 Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department - 2023 Accomplishments Staff Lead: Angie Feser Department: Parks, Recreation & Human Services Prepared By: Angie Feser Background/History Attached is both a presentation for the Parks, Recreation & Human Services (PRHS) Department's 2023 Accomplishments as well as the fourth quarter (Q4) highlights for the months of October through December. Staff will present the attached PowerPoint to narrate the department's work in 2023. Staff Recommendation This agenda item is for informational purposes, there is no need for a formal recommendation or action. Attachments: PRHS 2023 Q4 Accomplishments Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department 2023 Accomplishments Presentation Packet Pg. 11 5.A.a Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department 2023 Quarter 4 Accomplishments October 1— December 31, 2023 Administration 1. Completed the department's 2024 operating and capital budgets including adjustments and recommendations from City Council. 2. Completing due diligence required by the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Mee property, which will expand Mathay Ballinger park. 3. Successfully awarded $880,000 Snohomish County Conservation Futures grant for the acquisition of the Mee property. 4. Negotiated and executed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with City of Lynnwood regarding the Interlocal Agreement for the Meadowdale Playfield Park. As a result, a $111,000 payment was made to the City of Lynnwood by year end for the playground replacement project. 5. Ongoing coordination and collaboration with Sno-Ile Library to ensure consistent services throughout remodel of the library facilities by housing their services in the Frances Anderson Center — Grand Opening scheduled for January 13, 2023. 6. Tenant leases adjusted for inflation and 2024 lease rates communicated. Updated three lease agreements that expired December 31, 2023 (Edmonds Montessori, Sno-King Youth Sports and the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation) — scheduled for Council Consideration January 9, 2024. 7. Began transition of staff liaison and support of Tree Board from Planning & Community Development to this Department. 8. Provided event support and coordination Holiday Tree Lighting Event and wrapped up the Farmers Market for the year. 9. Receive Rotary Club $24,000 donation for Mika's Playground project. 10. Completed annual staff performance appraisals. Parks Planning & Projects 1. Parks Project Manager assumed the lead Project Management role and closed out the Civic Center Playfield Capital project including the final pay request, change orders, reconciliation, and closeout with the State departments of Labor and Industries, Dept of Revenue, and the Employment Security. 2. Mathay Ballinger Park — the park improvement permit is still under review for the planned improvements with construction slated for later this year. A permanent, pre -fabricated restroom was ordered (8-month lead time) and the necessary permits application was submitted. The project goals include installation of a permanent restroom, provide ADA accessible asphalt path connecting the parking lot and playground as well as a connection to the Interurban trail, a new park shelter and a total of seven parking spaces. 3. Oak Trees at 5th & Main Maintenance — completed a successful project to improve the health and safety of 8 large oak trees in downtown Edmonds. The contractor was Washington Tree Experts and they did a superb job managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic during the tree trimming activities over four days. 4. Johnson Property —The house and two outbuildings, as well as significant amount of invasive plant material was successfully demolished and removed by the contractor Skycorp, Ltd. Next steps include park planning process for this property, adjacent to Yost Park, is tenatively scheduled for 2026. Packet Pg. 12 5.A.a 5. Automated locks for parks restrooms — Work is underway to install automatic locks at Anway Park, Seaview Park, Brackett's North Park, and City Park. These restrooms receive significant vandalism at times and the locks should help the reduce the damage to our park restrooms. Park Maintenance 1. Ballinger Boat Launch Park Improvements: Completed the addition of two park benches, regrade and renovate the turf. The entrance railing was removed and replaced with hardscaping to increase accessibility. Two brand new garbage/ recycle cans were installed as well as a Dog Pot waste station. 2. Civic Center Playfield capital project closeout: Additional garbage cans and recycle cans were dispersed throughout the park. Four new picnic tables assembled and placed in shelter area, three Dog Pot waste stations dog were installed at the park entrance areas. Numerous the park/petanque plaques installed and modifications were made to the playground digger area with the removal of the pea gravel and replacement with washed sand. 3. Yost Pool: Park facility staff completed an entire overhaul of the pool circulation and filter grids. The old filter grids and fabric were removed and replaced with new ones. 4. New, drought -tolerant and more sustainable landscaping and hardscaping installed at the 5-Corners Roundabout by park staff. 5. Bulb -out pedestrian crossing landscapes were designed and installed by park staff at the following locations: 6th to 8th St. along Dayton St., Olympic and Main Street, 8th, and Walnut St., 96th St. and Bowdoin Way, and 84th and 196th St. SW. 6. Mathay Ballinger Park playground: The Apollo spinner component received a much -needed replacement of new climbing rope structure. 7. The well -loved and much used playground component (Activity Panel) at City Park was replaced due to excessive wear. 8. All the holiday lights, including the Centennial Plaza tree and downtown core area were decorated by park staff. 9. The scope/viewer at Brackets Landing North was repaired. 10. The white entrance gate at Brackets Landing North was repainted. Recreation & Athletics Revenue, Customer Acquisition & Retention: a. Revenue increase of 15% in Recreation Programs, Athletics and Rentals. Significant revenue increases in Gymnastics, Fitness Classes, Facility Rentals, Fitness classes and Athletic Leagues. b. Designed and published the Winter 2024 CRAZE Recreation Guide online on December 4, 2023 Distributed postcard to 20k Edmonds households. Current guide has 5,000+ impressions. c. Social Media Engagement: i. Facebook: 2113 followers, increase of 629 new followers (42%) from January 2023. ii. Instagram: 1316 followers, increase of 319 new followers (32%) from January 2023. a. Constant Contact E-newsletter: 15,281 contacts. Increase of 8,425 contacts in 2023. • Monthly emails continue to go out the first week of every month. Emails include registration information, new programs, special events, park updates, etc. • Our open rate varies monthly between 51-58% and averaging 6% click rate (above industry standards). 2. Recreation, Athletics & Events: a. More than 75% of all gymnastics courses are full with waitlists. Gymnastics birthday parties have been added back into offerings. Focus on revenue generation (shortening breaks between Packet Pg. 13 5.A.a classes, shortened sessions to 8 weeks vs. 14 weeks enabling the program to run two sessions, increased number of classes to 39 from 33). b. Served 290 participants through 61 offered adult and youth enrichment programs in the fall session. c. Added several new programs for the winter 2024 session to include Challenge Island STEAM programming, Skyhawks Classes in spring at Civic Center Playfield, Indoor Gardening Basics and Ocean Cutting Board Workshops. d. Fitness/Wellness programs: offered 24 varieties of Fitness/Wellness classes, with 15 instructors and 533 total enrollments. e. Held the second annual Gingerbread House Decorating event: due to its popularity last year offered two sessions with 121 registrations in total and 16 on the waiting list. Including families, total attendance was approximately 325 people. This is an increase from 89 registrations and about 125 people in attendance last year. Reece Homes Team sponsored this event by providing a hot chocolate and cookie bar as well as a beautiful free photobooth for families to enjoy. f. Won the city-wide scarecrow contest for a second consecutive year with "Pickleball Patch". g. Athletic Leagues — 59 Pickleball, 4 Basketball and 21 Volleyball teams, overall 25% increase in adult league participation compared to 2022. h. 1,633 drop -in users for the Frances Anderson Center gym and weight room. 3. Environmental Education & Stewardship: a. Developed 2024 Discovery Programs schedule and opened registration for spring field trips; 71 classes registered so far. b. Hosted the annual Rain Garden and Information Tour in collaboration with Engineering staff: full roster (25) with a waitlist. c. Offered two new popular fall recreation programs taught by the Interpretive Specialist; 18 attendees combined. d. Held two non -school day camps with a combined attendance of 20 campers. Ongoing expansion of partnerships with local schools including Maplewood K-8 and Edmonds College. e. Continued coordinating work of Sound Salmon Solutions/Edmonds Stewards. Accomplishments included: Arbor Month public planting event in October: a total of 22 volunteers worked at the Marsh and Pine Ridge Park, regular work parties held at Pine Ridge, Hutt Park, and Yost Park, and training of nine new Stewards in December. Human Services 1. Social Work/Service Coordination: a. Compass Health Community Transitions Care Coordinator's 2023 to date caseload is 134 individuals (112 carried forward from previous quarter(s) and 22 new referrals in Q4. Most individuals served were white (60%) females (63%) ages 25-65 (74%) on Medicaid (46%). # Clients # engaged & Needs identified Closed loop referrals Individuals served in 2023 received from those (service provided and needing mental services receiving services confirmed participation) health or substance use treatment 134 96 (72%) 177 131 27 (28%) Packet Pg. 14 5.A.a b. Human Services Program Manager coordinated resources for 74 people primarily needing help with housing costs (Household Support Grants have been on hold), utility assistance, and food/transportation (Edmonds Food Bank and/or pre -paid card distribution). c. Coordinated and distributed 25 holiday meals. 2. Need based programming: a. Coordinated with Volunteers of America and Snohomish County to promote Emergency Cold Weather shelter openings. b. Worked with Community Court to obtain a refrigerator in the Neighborhood Office and established a weekly food drop-off by the Food Bank to distribute fresh food to people facing food insecurity throughout the week. We also created to -go bags of non-perishable food for unhoused individuals. c. Established an emergency clothing/hygiene/supply cabinet at the Neighborhood Office for unhoused individuals. d. Assembled and distributed 150 essential needs bags in partnership with South County Fire and Verdant when the Hygiene Center closed for 2 weeks in November. e. Partnering with Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Career Services to establish regular out stationing events at the Neighborhood Office. 3. Administrative/Advancement: a. Awarded a $20,000 grant from Verdant for funding support for the Human Services Division offsetting general fund expense. b. Completed two coordinated cleanup efforts with WSDOT at HWY 99 and SR 104. c. Ongoing meetings and collaboration for Snohomish County Bridge Housing development and state funded motel voucher program. Commissions/Boards 1. Staff supporting Cemetery Board, Park & Planning Board and transitioning Tree Board. 2. Recruited, held interviews and supported Council appointment of three open seats on the Youth Commission. Leadership roles were voted for Chair, Co -Chair, Secretary and Communications Manager. 3. Youth Commissioners developed and designed a new logo they felt was more professional. 4. Youth Commissioners began planning an intergenerational event speed talking with seniors —partnering with the Waterfront Center to take place January 16tn 4 Packet Pg. 15 S.A.b Parks, Recreation, and Human Services 2024 Accomplishments Angie Feser, Director January 10, 2024 Packet Pg. 16 S.A.b Parks, Recreation, and m Huan Services Angie Feser Executive Assistant Parks Maintenance Manager Cemetery id Park Park Maintenance Sexton Maintenance Mechanic Lead Worker ♦Senior Parks Seasonal Staff Maintenance Worker (6) ♦ Park Maintenance Worker (9) Field Arborist ♦Seasonal Staff ♦Volunteers *Contractors Recreation Supervisor ♦ Recreation Coordinator (2.6 ) ♦ Program Assistant ♦Senior Office Specialist ♦Environmental Education & Sustainability Coordinator ♦Interpretive Specialist (.5) ♦ Recreation Leader(1.2) ♦PT Staff ♦Instructors ♦ Contractors ♦ Volunteers Deputy I Parks Planner and Parks Director Capital Project Manager Human Services I I Youth Commission Program Manager Coordinator (.5) ♦Contractors I I ♦Contractors c O c m N Department d L a • Staff: 31 Full Time C E • 6 Part Time t Q • 25 Hourly 0 • 6 LTE's (9 months) M • Operating budget: $7,500,OOC O • Capital budget: $2,900,000 • Divisions:4 IZ 0 • Advisory Groups: 3 N d d C fC 7 2 06 C O O d L V OF ED,y2O�O c �1P a a+ C Inc. 189� i V R a Packet Pg. 17 S.A.b Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Angie Feser Executive Assistant Parks Maintenance Manager Cemetery id Park Park Maintenance Sexton Maintenance Mechanic Lead Worker ♦Senior Parks Seasonal Staff Maintenance Worker (6) ♦ Park Maintenance Worker (9) Field Arborist ♦Seasonal Staff ♦Volunteers *Contractors Recreation Supervisor ♦ Recreation Coordinator (2.6 ) ♦ Program Assistant ♦Senior Office Specialist ♦Environmental Education & Sustainability Coordinator ♦Interpretive Specialist (.5) ♦ Recreation Leader(1.2) ♦PT Staff ♦Instructors ♦ Contractors ♦ Volunteers Deputy I Parks Planner and Parks Director Capital Project Manager Human Services I I Youth Commission Program Manager Coordinator (.5) ♦Contractors I I ♦Contractors _ O _ m to d L a _ d Administration/Park Developm(N t .Q • Direction of department/divis o Is • Planning and Capital projects M • Land Acquisition04 N O • Operating and capital budget SZ d to d V d _ i = 06 _ O d L V d OF EDAf O .Y L a Packet Pg. 18 S.A.b Administration/Park Development • Civic Center Playfield Grand Opening & Project Closeout • Boys & Girls Club Ground Lease • Ballinger Park ILA with MLT • Park Maintenance Satellite Shop • Land Acquisition — Mee Property • 2024 Operating Budget, CIP/CFP • De-escalation & Required NIMS Training Department Wide a J sns.pvn — xw�a cn>. v,n i a snc,..N rnn (4) _ 0 _ a� N d L a N E N 0E. M 04 N _ E w L CL 0 N L Ti J Ut' I faitgot&.�. Milo _ V R r+ r+ Q Packet Pg. 19 5.A.b Administration/Park Development • Capital Projects , c7�f 1 • Civic Center Playfield (Project Mgmt transfer) • Johnson Property Demolition • Mathay Ballinger Park Improvements (design/permit) r • Major Maintenance Projects • Bracketts Landing North Outdoor Shower • Cemetery Gate Repair • Restroom doors/locks • Tree Maintenance 5t" & Main St. <5> Packet Pg. 20 S.A.b Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Angie Feser Executive Assistant Parks Maintenance Manager Cemetery I J Park Park Maintenance Sexton 1�j1 Maintenance Mechanic Lead Worker ♦Senior Parks Seasonal Staff Maintenance Worker (6) ♦ Park Maintenance Worker (9) Field Arborist ♦Seasonal Staff ♦ Volunteers ♦Contractors Recreation Supervisor ♦ Recreation Coordinator (2.6) ♦ Program Assistant *Senior Office Specialist ♦Environmental Education & Sustainability Coordinator ♦ I nterp retive Specialist (.5) ♦ Recreation Leader(1.2) ♦ PT Staff ♦Instructors ♦Contractors ♦ Volunteers Deputy I Parks Planner and Parks Director Capital Project Manager Human Services Youth Commission Program Manager Coordinator (.5) ♦Contractors I I ♦Contractors c 0 c m N d Parks Maintenance Division a N C • 20 FTE/6 LTE E N • Routine maintenance CL E • All parks/facilities • Outdoor public spaces N O • City street landscape and trees • Public Restrooms (6) E IO • Small capital projects o d • Volunteer project support C fC E 7 06 C �a 0 = tC - d L ' EDM N O � 1P a Packet Pg. 21 S.A.b Parks Maintenance • Park Maintenance Manager and Parks Lead Worker (internal promotions) • Recruited/Hired/Onboarded 6 FTEs, 6 LTEs and Mechanic • Trash/Litter: 144,000 Ibs (72 tons) • Vandalism response: 30+ instances • Beautification: 100 Hanging Baskets, 186 Flower Beds 75 Containers • Trees: 120 planted 116 structurally pruned • Turf: 16,000 miles mowed • Holiday Lights • Cemetery Burials (69) and Inurnments (19) c 0 c a� N d L IL c a� E Q 0 a Cl) N O N r.+ C E CL 0 CO E 06 a 0 of EDA, Y c a a Packet Pg. 22 5.A.b Parks Maintenance • 51" and Dayton Xeriscape Project • 5 Corners Roundabout Beautification Project • McAleer Boat Launch Rehab • City Park Restoration project/fence • Occupied Satellite Park Maintenance Shop • Support Special Events (record number) • Re -Imagine Streets/City Initiatives • Winter and Summer Market, Arts Festival, 4t" of July, Taste Edmonds, Car Show, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Tree Lighting • Interurban Trail Vegetation Maintenance level of service increase j Packet Pg. 23 5.A.b Parks. Recreation, and Human Servkes Angie Feser Executive Assistant Parks Maintenance Manager Cemetery Park Park Maintenance Rxreation Sexton Maintenance Mechanic S111 upervisor id Lead Worker ♦Senior Parks Seasonal Staff Maintenance *Recreation Worker (6) Coordinator ♦Park (2.6) Maintenance ♦ Program Worker (9) Assistant ♦Senior Office Specialist Environmental Field Field Arborist Education & Sustainability Coordinator ♦ Interpretive Specialist (.5) ♦Seasonal Staff ♦Recreation ♦Volunteers Leader (1.2) ♦ Con tractors ♦PT Staff ♦Instructors ♦ Contractors ♦ Volunteers Deputy I I Parks Planner and Parks Director Capital Project Manager Human Services Youth Commission Program Manager Coordinator (.5) ♦Contractors I I *Contractors c O :r .r c m Recreation Division L a • Staff: 7 FTEs, 6 PT, 25 hourly E • Frances Anderson Center a • Waterfront Center (limited) • Rentals — shelters, fields, facilil N O • Programs • Direct/indirect O • Special events o N • Environmental Education • Advertising/Marketing/Social co C R 7 2 06 C O r M d i C) N �y OF ED4I0 R a Packet Pg. 24 S.A.b Recreation Programming • Athletic Field Use & Reservation Policy • Published Fee Schedule • 113% increase in Facebook followers • 81% increase in Instagram followers • 120% increase in email database Reservations • 21% increase in field rental revenue • 503 Shelter Rentals — New Record Adult Athletics/Leagues (10) Shelter Rentals 156 255 Athletic Fields (hrs) Gym Rental (hrs) Softball Basketball Q 0 89 3 503 a M 58 2,187 1,989 613 4,847 N 116 140 Pickleball lllllllllllM���� Pickleball Clinics Volleyball Total Participants 171 104 531 CL 102 11224 .0 L 15 88 N 237 . ; 160 0' 0 92 L V 2,608 of EbAf Y p r = d I L is Q Packet Pg. 25 S.A.b Recreation Programming Registration • 30% increase in program registration (4,699 participants) s • 360% increase in Gymnastics participation (524 participants) • 41% increase in Fitness/Wellness class participation (1,468 participants) % -- Summer Day Camp 2nd_6tn grades, 10 weeks, 279 participants • 33 full scholarships awarded Contracted Camps (45) Meadowdale Preschool i <11> c - o c a� L a .X_ .L , E M E O a M N O N C d E w L •L 5- d N �. E 06 c 0 L a E a Packet Pg. 26 S.A.b Recreation Programming Environmental Education • Visitor Station - 51858 Visitors • K-6 Spring Marine Education - 2,550 kids • Discovery Camps — 5 weeks • Discovery Interpretive Tables • City, Mathay-Bal linger & Olympic Beach Parks • (4) Beach Ranger Naturalists patrolled beaches (Memorial — Labor Day) — 65 days • Edmonds Stewards —1,297 volunteer service hours • Co -hosted annual Rain Garden and Information Tour (12) Packet Pg. 27 5.A.b Recreation Events Highlights: • Sponsorship Revenue: 211% increase • Movie Attendance: 50% increase • Gingerbread Decorating: 140% increase • Sweetheart Dance: 17% increase • Starlight Beach Walk - 1/18 • Sweetheart Dance - 2/25 • Earth Day in our Parks - 4/22 • Health and Fitness Expo - 5/13 • Watershed Fun Fair - 5/13 • Civic Park Grand Opening - 6/29 • Outdoor Movies - 7/14, 21, 28 & 8/4 • Storytime With Mermaid Madrigal - 8/5 • Puget Sound Bird Fest - 9/10-11 <13> Gingerbread Decorating —12/19 — c o r .r (L_ L o! L) "I a N N C J E o, f y ter. R Staff also supports city-wide events suc 2 s the Arts Festival, Taste Edmonds, Oktoberfest, Summer Markets, 41" of Ju, Car Show and more. `y0F°4fotio c n a r � d v R Q Packet Pg. 28 5.A.b Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Angie Feser Executive Assistant Parks Maintenance Manager Cemetery Park Park Maintenance Recreation Sexton Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor I Id Lead Worker *Senior Parks Seasonal Staff Maintenance ♦Recreation Worker (6) Coordinator ♦Park (2.6) Maintenance ♦ Program Worker (9) Assistant ♦Senior Office Specialist *Environmental Field Arborist Education & Sustainability Coordinator ♦ Interpretive Specialist (.5) ♦Seasonal Staff *Recreation ♦Volunteers Leader (1.2) ♦ Contractors ♦PT Staff nstru ctors ♦ Instruct ♦Contractors ♦Volunteers Deputy I I Parks Planner and Parks Director Capital Project Manager Human Services II Youth Commission Program Manager Coordinator (.5) *Contractors II 1 *Contractors Human Services Division • Staff: 1 FTE + 1* • Collaboration with Edmonds Police Dept. • Resource "Hub" • Urgent Needs Program • Motel Vouchers • ARPA Distribution Packet Pg. 29 5.A.b Human Services — Come seam And learn about your"l, a health plan options. • Coordinated Services for 399 individuals in 2023. Often individuals present with multiple needs. Community Health Plan of Washington(CHPW) "_twRM1. and -go ofor everyincomele el, family size, stage life. — Were a local team that supports your whole health. e[ Mewith us and get your questions answeredl No appointt ment needed. • Compass Health Social Worker embedded with PD Bring yourquesdonsl ter WadnalWry C�nd� Her<d'W aewlamur nr�un pxaen • Participates in Community Court 10AM-iPM 425-239-1090 • 2024 caseload of 134 individuals J Or c�IIYWO-I aea[ alm"yll) � OL Monday -Friday a a.m._5]0 Pm. • WSDOT relationship for ROW clean-ups Sao-"�ro • 2111 DSHS Out -stationing at Neighborhood Office • Free Cell Phone events Mobile Office DSHSOficina M6vil is Coming! • Snohomish County motel acquisition support Edmonds Human Services City Hall Neighborhood-23632 Hwy 99 Suite I • Household Support Grant support 000am-2:00pm State DOC Motel Voucher Program — continuation with new funds Cold weather shelter coordination Pv You can also drop off paperwork, complete a review, make changes to an existing case or request an EBT card. • Rent or Utlllty Asshtance • Food and Community Meals CLOTHING • Emergency Shelter/Housing • Metlit<I and 0lntdl R¢aour[¢s Mental HeaIth,,d Substance Abuse ® • Health Insurance FOOD • Suppon Groups • Social Services • Clothing w. 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Staff Lead: Rose Haas Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Rose Haas Background/History Accessory dwelling units provide additional affordable housing options within existing single-family neighborhoods. Edmonds has allowed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) since 2000 but only when they are in or attached to a primary residence (ECDC 20.21). In 2021, the Citizens' Housing Commission stated the following policy recommendation for updating the ADU code to include detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs): Allow either one attached or detached accessory unit on a property in the SFR area, with clear and definitive development requirements such as size, ownership, and parking, under the standard permitting process and not require a conditional use permit. That work is consistent with the Housing Element in the current Comprehensive Plan which recommends the following strategy to promote affordable housing: The City [should substantially revise] its accessory dwelling regulations, providing clearer standards and streamlining their approval as a standard option for any single family lot (2020 Comprehensive Plan, p. 92). In the spring of 2023, the state legislature passed HB 1337 which requires jurisdictions like Edmonds to update their development codes to allow for DADUs and make related code changes to make it easier to create accessory dwelling units. State legislation mandates that HB 1337 must be implemented no later than six months after the next Comprehensive Plan due date, or by June 30, 2025. The requirements for the City of Edmonds include: Allow two ADUs per lot (any configuration of ADU and DADU). No owner -occupancy requirements. Allow separate sale of ADUs. No parking required within a half -mile of a major transit stop, as defined in RCW 36.70A.696(8). Size limitation no less than 1,000sf. Allow DADUs to be sited at a rear lot line when the lot line abuts a public alley. Packet Pg. 32 7.A No setback requirements, yard coverage limits, tree retention mandates, restrictions on entry door locations, or aesthetic requirements that are more restrictive than for the principal unit. Allow ADUs of at least 24-feet in height. While work on updating the Comprehensive Plan continues, changes to the accessory dwelling unit code can be made now using existing City policy guidance and the ADU guidance provided by the Department of Commerce. Planning Staff introduced the ADU code amendment project to the Planning Board on December 13, 2023 (draft minutes attached to this packet and meeting video is linked). Staff Recommendation No action is required by the Planning Board, but staff requests initial feedback on the draft code updates in Chapters 16.20, 17.40, 17.50, 17.115, 20.01, 20.21 20.35 ECDC, as well as within Title 21 ECDC (definitions). Another work session on the topic will be held on January 24 and a public hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 28. Narrative HB 1337 has specific requirements for accessory dwelling units that must be met. Staff recommend not only allowing DADUs but also modernizing the existing ADU code. The existing code language is removed from its own section (Chapter 20.21 ECDC), updated, and incorporated into Chapter 16.20 ECDC (single- family residential). The core obiectives are to: 1. Allow DADUs in the City of Edmonds. 2. Align with HB 1337 in terms of development standards. 3. Provide clear and objective guidance for those who choose to add ADUs or DADUs to their property. 4. Provide code standards for height, floor area, parking, utilities, etc. Attachments: Draft ADU Code Amendment Redline Strikethrough December 13, 2023 media Packet Pg. 33 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE -1337 v.2 r C d Chapter16.20 Commented [MC11: I added Comments for anno E whether the code is being deleted, moved or added - RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL r_ why. Or, whether more info is needed d E Q Sections: 16.20.000 Purposes. O V 16.20.010 Uses. 16.20.020 Subdistricts. O� 16.20.030 Table of site development standards. 16.20.040 Site development exceptions. 3 16.20.045 Site development standards - Single-family master plan. 16.20.050 Site development standards - Accessory dwelling units. p N 16.20.06030 Site development standards - Accessory buildings. Q 16.20.000 Purposes. The RS zone has the following specific purposes in addition to the general purposes for residential zones of ECDC 16.00.010 and 16.10.000: A. To reserve and regulate areas primarily for family living in single-family dwellings; B. To provide for additional nonresidential uses which complement and are compatible with single-family dwelling use. [Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. 16.20.010 Uses. A. Permitted Primary Uses. 1. Single-family dwelling units; 2. Churches, subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.020; 3. Primary schools subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.050(G) through (R); 1 Packet Pg. 34 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 4. Local public facilities that are planned, designated, and sited in the capital improvement plan, subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.050; 5. Neighborhood parks, natural open spaces, and community parks with an adopted master plan subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.070. B. Permitted Secondary Uses. 1. Foster homes; 2.I ccessory dwelling units subject to the requirements of 16.20.050 ECDC: 3. 2—Home occupation, subject to the requirements of Chapter 20.20 ECDC; 3 -4. The renting of rooms without separate kitchens to one or more persons; 5.4 The following accessory buildings: a. Fallout shelters, b. Private greenhouses covering no more than five percent of the site, c. Private stables, d. Private parking for no more than five cars, e. Private swimming pools and other private recreational facilities; 6. -S-. Private residential docks or piers; 7 & Family day-care in a residential home; 8 . 7-. Commuter parking lots that contain less than 10 designated parking spaces in conjunction with a church, school, or local public facility allowed or conditionally permitted in this zone. Any additionally designated parking spaces that increase the total number of spaces in a commuter parking lot to 10 or more shall subject the entire commuter parking lot to a conditional use permit as specified in subsection (D)(5) of this section, including commuter parking lots that are located upon more than one lot as specified in ECDC 21.15.075; 9.8— Bed and breakfasts, as in ECDC 20.23.020(A)(1). 2 C d E C d E Q d O V O1 C Commented [MC2]: ADUs will be a permitted se( y use. ADUs currently require a conditional use perm 3 addition to any building permit requirements. Redl permitting time and cost. O to rn O t� Q Packet Pg. 35 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 C. Primary Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit. 1. High schools, subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.050(G) through (R); 2. Local public facilities that are not planned, designated, and sited in the capital improvement plan, subject to ECDC 17.100.050; 3. Regional parks and community parks without a master plan subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.070. D. Secondary Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit. 1. Preschools; 2. Guest house; 3. Amateur radio transmitting antennas; 4 Accessory rwellingunits; 4- Commuter parking lots with 10 or more designated parking spaces in conjunction with a church, school, or local public facility allowed or conditionally permitted in this zone; and 6. -5-. Bed and breakfasts, as in ECDC 20.23.020(A)(2). [Ord. 3988 § 7, 2015; Ord. 3900 § 4, 2012; Ord. 3702 § 1, 2008; Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. 16.20.020 Subdistricts. There are established seven subdistricts of the RS zone in order to provide site development standards for areas which differ in topography, location, existing development and other factors. These subdistricts shall be known as the RS-6 zone, the RS-8 zone, the RS-10 zone, the RS-12 zone, the RSW-12 zone, the RS-20 zone, and the RS-MP zone. [Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. 3 Packet Pg. 36 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 16.20.030 Table of site development standards. Minimu Maximu Minimu Minimu Minimu Maximu Minimu Sub Minimu Maximu m Lot m m Lot m m Side m Rear m m m Distri Area Density Street Coverag Parking ct 1 Width Setback Setback Height u Z (Sq. Ft.) Setback a (/o) Spaces RS-20 20,000 2.2 100, 25' 35i3 & 25' 25' 35% 2 10, RS-12 12,000 3.7 80' 25' 10, 25' 25' 35% 2 RSW- 12,000 3.7 — 15' 10, 35, 25' 35% 2 124 RS-10 10,000 4.4 75' 25' 10, 20' 25' 35% 2 RS-8 8,000 5.5 70' 25' 7-1/2' 15' 25' 35% 2 RS-6 6,000 7.3 60' 20' 5' 15' 25' 35% 2 RS- 12,0005 3.71 80" 25'5 10'5 25'5 25' 35% 2 MP5 1 Density means "dwelling units per acre" determined by dividing the total lot area by the density allowed by the underlying zoning; the number of lots or units permitted shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. 2 See Chapter 17.50 ECDC for specific parking requirements. 3 Thirty-five feet total of both sides, 10 feet minimum on either side. 4 Lots must have frontage on the ordinary high water line and a public street or access easement approved by the hearing examiner. 5 "MP" signifies "master plan." The standards in this section show the standards applicable to development without an approved master plan. Properties in this zone may be developed at a higher urban density lot pattern equivalent to RS-8 but this shall only be permitted in accordance with a duly adopted master plan adopted under the provisions of ECDC 16.20.045. [Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. 4 Packet Pg. 37 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 16.20.040 Site development exceptions. A. Average Front Setback. If a block has residential buildings on more than one-half of the lots on the same side of the block, the owner of a lot on that block may use the average of all the setbacks of the existing residential buildings on the same side of the street as the minimum required front setback for the lot. Detached structures such as garages; carports; and uncovered porches, decks, steps and patios less than 30 inches in height, and other uncovered structures less than 30 inches in height shall not be included in the "average front setback" determination. An applicant for such a determination shall provide a drawing which locates the street property line for the entire block, as well as the existing street setbacks of all buildings required to be used for the purpose of calculating the "average front setback." The drawing shall be prepared and stamped by a land surveyor registered in the state of Washington. B. Eaves and Chimneys. Eaves and chimneys may project into a required setback not more than 30 inches. C. Porches and Decks. Uncovered and unenclosed porches, steps, patios, and decks may project into a required setback not more than one-third of the required setback, or four feet, whichever is less; provided, that they are no more than 30 inches above ground level at any point. D. Reserved. E. Corner Lots. Corner lots have no rear setback; all setbacks other than the street setbacks shall be side setbacks. F. Docks, Piers, Floats. 1. Height. The height of a residential dock or pier shall not exceed five feet above the ordinary high water mark. The height of attendant pilings shall not exceed five feet above the ordinary high water mark or that height necessary to provide for temporary emergency protection of floating docks. 2. Length. The length of any residential dock or pier shall not exceed the lesser of 35 feet or the average length of existing docks or piers within 300 feet of the subject dock or pier. 3. Width. The width of any residential dock or pier shall not exceed 25 percent of the lot width when measured parallel to the shoreline. 5 Packet Pg. 38 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE -1337 v.2 4. Setbacks. All residential docks or piers shall observe a minimum 10-foot side yard setback from a property line or a storm drainage outfaII.joint use docks or piers maybe located on the side property line; provided, that the abutting waterfront property owners shall file a joint use maintenance agreement with the Snohomish County auditor in conjunction with, and as a condition of, the issuance of a building permit. Joint use docks or piers shall observe all other regulations of this subsection. 5. Number. No lot shall have more than one dock or pier or portion thereof located on the lot. 6. Size. No residential dock or pier shall exceed 400 square feet. 7. Floats. Offshore recreational floats are prohibited. 8. Covered Buildings. No covered building shall be allowed on any residential dock or pier. [Ord. 3845 § 5, 2011; Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. 16.20.045 Site development standards - Single-family master plan. A. General. The "single-family -master plan" zone is intended to apply to the area lying along the south side of SR-104 north of 228th Street SW, where there are development constraints related to access and traffic on SR-104. Development in this zone may be approved at RS-12 standards without an approved master plan. An approved master plan is required before any development can occur at RS-8 densities. B. Criteria for Approving a Master Plan. Properties seeking to develop at RS-6 or RS-8 densities shall be developed according to a master plan (such as through a PRD) that clearly demonstrates the following: 1. That access and lot configurations shall not result in additional curb cuts or unmitigated traffic impacts on SR-104; at a minimum, a traffic study prepared by a traffic engineer approved by the city shall clearly demonstrate this requirement. 2. That the configuration and arrangement of lots within the master plan area provide for setbacks on the perimeter of the proposed development that are compatible with the zoning standards applied to adjoining developed properties. For example, a master plan adjoining developed lots in an RS-MP zone that were developed under RS-12 standards 6 Packet Pg. 39 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 shall have RS-12 setbacks along common property lines, although the lot sizes, widths, and other bulk standards may conform to the higher density lot configuration approved through the master plan. [Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. 16.20.050 Site development standards - Accessory dwelling units, A. General. Accessory dwelling units must meet all of the standards of Chapter 16.20 ECDC except as specifically provided in this section. B. Number of Units. A principal dwelling unit may have two accessory dwelling units in the following configurations: one attached and one detached accessory dwelling units, two attached accessory dwelling units, or two detached accessory dwelling units. C. Size. The maximum size for an accessory dwelling unit is 1,200 square feet ofiross floor Commented [MC3]: Moving and updating ADU k currently in ECDC 20.21. ADUs are only allowed in si family (115) zones so it is reasonable to include the A related standards in the RS zoning chapter. At the s; time, the standards are being updated to be consist HB 1337 and best practices. area. I Commented [RH4]: HB 1337 will require gross fic up to 1,000sf. Gross floor area is defined by RCW 36 as "the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit inc E. Height. The maximum height for a detached accessory welling unit is 24 feet. basements and attics but not including a garage or structure." F. Rear Setbacks. The normally required rear setback maybe reduced to a minimum of five feet for a detached accessory dwelling units covering less than 1,000 square feet of the site. INo rear I Commented [MCS]: Consistent with HB 1337 setbacks are required for detached accessory dwelling units from the rear lot line if that lot line abuts a public alley, regardless of detached accessory dwelling unit size. G. Types of Building. A manufactured or modular dwelling unit may be used as an accessory dwelling unit. Detached accessory dwelling units are allowed to be created in existing legally permitted stpict :esbuildings, including detached garages. Legal nonconforming buildings converted for use as an accessory dwelling unit must meet the requirements of 17.40.020.D. H. Parking. See ECDC 17.50.020(A)(4) and ECDC 17.115 for off-street and EV parking requirements. I. lUtilities and Services. All new or extended utilities must be undergrounded in accordance with ECDC 18.05.010. New or separate water lines directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the trunk lines are not required unless the accessory dwelling unit is constructed before or in conjunction with a new principal dwelling unit. Applicants may choose to use a shared water meter for the principal unit and the accessory dwelling unit or each unit may have a separate Packet Pg. 40 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 water meter installed for each.1Additional mailboxes may be added to the lot for each permitted unit. I. Health and Safety. Accessory dwelling units must comply with all the applicable requirements of the International Residential Code adopted by ECDC Title 19 and must comply in all respects with the provisions of the Edmonds Community Development Code. Accessory dwelling units will be required to have separate ingress/egress from the principal dwelling unit. K. Previously approved accessory dwelling units. ADUs that were previously approved by the Citv of Edmonds may continue and are not subject to the standards of this subsection. If expansion or modification to an approved unit is proposed. the ADU must come into full compliance with the requirements of this subsection. I. Nullification of Owner Occupancy Covenants All previously required owner -occupancy covenants are considered null and void as of June 1, 2024. 16.20.060 16.20.050 Site development standards - Accessory buildings. A. General. Accessory buildings and structures shall meet all of the standards of ECDC 16.20.030 except as specifically provided in this section. B. Height. Height shall be limited to 15 feet, except for amateur radio transmitting antennas and their supporting structures. Garages or other accessory buildings attached by a breezeway, hallway, or other similar connection to the main building which results in a separation exceeding 10 feet in length may not exceed the 15-foot height limit. The separation shall be determined by the minimum distance between the outside walls of the main building and accessory building, exclusive of the connecting structure. C. Rear Setbacks. The normally required rear setback maybe reduced to a minimum of five feet for accessory buildings covering less than 600 square feet of the site. D. Satellite Television Antenna. A satellite television antenna which measures greater than one meter or 1.1 yards in diameter shall comply with the following regulations: C - Commented [RH6]: Under review with City of Ed d Public Works Department, Utility Billing, and olymp E ✓ Water and Sewer District. _ N E Q d O V c c d 3 O N Commented [MC7]: Under review with City Attoi 0 regarding how to extinguish old covenants that use( V required for ADUs Q Packet Pg. 41 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 1. General. Satellite television antennas must be installed and maintained in compliance with the Uniform Building and Electrical Codes as the same exist or are hereafter amended. A building permit shall be required in order to install any such device. 2. Setbacks. In all zones subject to the provisions contained herein, a satellite television antenna shall be located only in the rear yard of any lot. In the event that no usable satellite signal can be obtained in the rear lot location or in the event that no rear lot exists as in the case of a corner lot, satellite television antennas shall then be located in the side yard. In the event that a usable satellite signal cannot be obtained in either the rear or side yard, then a roof -mounted location may be approved by the staff, provided, however, that any roof -mounted satellite antenna shall be in a color calculated to blend in with existing roof materials and, in the case of a parabolic, spherical or dish antenna, shall not exceed nine feet in diameter unless otherwise provided for by this section. In no event shall any roof - mounted satellite television antenna exceed the maximum height limitations established by this section. 3. Aesthetic. Satellite television antennas shall be finished in a nongarish, nonreflective color and surface which shall blend into their surroundings. In the case of a parabolic, spherical or dish antenna, said antenna shall be of a mesh construction. No commercial advertising of any kind shall be displayed on the satellite television antenna. 4. Size and Height. Maximum size for a ground -mounted parabolic, spherical or dish antenna shall be 12 feet in diameter. No ground -mounted antenna shall be greater than 15 feet in height unless otherwise approved for waiver as herein provided. The height of roof - mounted satellite television antennas shall not exceed the lesser of the height of the antenna when mounted on a standard base provided by the manufacturer or installer for ordinary operation of the antenna or the height limitation provided by the zoning code. 5. Number. Only one satellite television antenna shall be permitted on any residential lot or parcel of land. In no case shall a satellite television antenna be permitted to be placed on wheels or attached to a portable device for the purpose of relocating the entire antenna on the property in order to circumvent the intentions of this section. E. Amateur Radio Antennas. 1. The following applications for the following approvals shall be processed as a Type II development project permit application (see Chapter 20.01 ECDC): Packet Pg. 42 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 a. Requests to utilize an amateur radio antenna dish which measures greater than one meter or 1.1 yards in diameter; b. Requests to utilize an antenna which: i. Would be greater than 12 feet in height above the principal building on a site. The height of the antenna shall be determined by reference to the highest point of the roof of the principal building, exclusive of the chimney or other roof -mounted equipment. The request to locate a 12-foot antenna on a building is limited to buildings whose height conforms to the highest limit of the zone in which the building is located. ii. Would exceed the height limit of the zone when mounted on the ground or on any accessory structure (see subsection (E)(2)(d) of this section). 2. The application shall comply with the following regulations: a. Definition. "Amateur radio antenna" means an antenna, or any combination of a mast or tower plus an attached or mounted antenna, which transmits noncommercial communication signals and is utilized by an operator licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. Guy wires for amateur radio antennas are considered part of the structure for the purpose of meeting development standards. b. General. Amateur radio antennas must be installed and maintained in compliance with the Uniform Building and Electrical Codes, as the same exist or are hereafter amended. A building permit shall be required to install an amateur radio antenna. c. Location. Amateur radio antennas may be ground- or roof -mounted, however, these devices shall: i. Be located and constructed in such a manner as to reasonably ensure that, in its fully extended position, it will not fall in or onto adjoining properties; ii. Not be located within any required setback area; and iii. Be retracted in inclement weather posing a hazard to the antenna. d. Height. The height of a ground -mounted tower or roof -top antenna may not exceed the greater of the height limit applicable to the zone or 65 feet when extended by a 10 Packet Pg. 43 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 telescoping or crank -up mechanism unless an applicant obtains a waiver (see subsection (F) of this section). i. Only telescoping towers may exceed the height limits established by subsection (E)(1)(b) of this section. Such towers shall comply with the height limit within the applicable zone and may only exceed the height limit of the applicable zone and/or 65-foot height limit when extended and operating and if a waiver has been granted. ii. An antenna located on a nonconforming building or structure which exceeds the height limit of the zone in which it is located shall be limited to height limit of the zone plus 12 feet. e. Aesthetic. To the extent technically feasible and in compliance with safety regulations, specific paint colors may be required to allow the tower to blend better with its setting. F. Technological Impracticality - Request for Waiver. 1. The owner, licensee or adjacent property owner may apply for a waiver if: a. Strict application of the provisions of this zoning code would make it impossible for the owner of a satellite television antenna to receive a usable satellite signal; b. Strict application of the provisions of this zoning code would make it impossible for the holder of any amateur radio license to enjoy the full benefits of an FCC license or FCC protected right; or c. An adjacent property owner or holder of an FCC license or right believes that alternatives exist which are less burdensome to adjacent property owners. 2. The request for waiver shall be reviewed by the hearing examiner as a Type III -A decision and may be granted upon a finding that one of the following sets of criteria have been met: a. Technological Impracticality. i. Actual compliance with the existing provisions of the city's zoning ordinance would prevent the satellite television antenna from receiving a usable satellite 11 Packet Pg. 44 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 signal or prevent an individual from exercising the rights granted to him or her by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by license, law or FCC regulation; or ii. The alternatives proposed by the property owner or licensee constitute the minimum necessary to permit acquisition of a usable satellite signal by a satellite television antenna or to exercise the rights granted pursuant to a valid FCC license, law or FCC regulation. b. Less Burdensome Alternatives. The hearing examiner is also authorized to consider the application of adjacent property owners for a waiver consistent with the provisions of subsection (F)(1)(c) of this section without the requirement of a finding that a usable satellite signal cannot be acquired when the applicant or adjacent property owner(s) establish that the alternatives proposed by the applicant are less burdensome to the adjacent property owners than the requirements which would otherwise be imposed under this section. For example, adjacent property owners may request alternative or additional screening or the relocation of the antenna on the licensee's property. In the interactive process described in subsection (F)(3) of this section, the hearing examiner shall attempt to balance the impact of the tower on the views of adjacent properties, as well as the impacts of alternative screening and relocation in order to equitably distribute any negative impacts among the neighbors while imposing reasonable conditions on the antenna, its location and screening that do not impair the rights granted by the FCC to the licensee. 3. The process shall be an interactive one in which the hearing examiner works with the licensee to craft conditions which place the minimum possible burden on adjacent property owners while permitting the owner of the satellite antenna or holder of an amateur radio license to fully exercise the rights which he or she has been granted by federal law. For example, the number of antennas and size of the array shall be no greater than that necessary to enjoy full use of the FCC license. Conditions may include but are not limited to requirements for screening and landscaping, review of the color, reflectivity and mass of the proposed satellite television antenna or amateur radio facilities, and other reasonable restrictions. Any restriction shall be consistent with the intent of the city council that a waiver to the antenna owner be granted only when necessary to permit the satellite television antenna to acquire usable satellite signal or to allow the licensee to exercise the rights granted by Federal Communications Commission license after consideration of 12 Packet Pg. 45 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 aesthetic harmony of the community. The process employed should involve the interaction of the licensee or owner and the neighborhood. Certain issues have been preempted by federal law and shall not be considered by the hearing examiner. Such issues include, but are not limited to, the impacts of electromagnetic radiation, the potential interference of the amateur radio facility with electronic devices in the neighborhood and any other matter preempted by federal law or regulation. Impact on view and on the values of neighboring properties may be considered in imposing reasonable conditions but shall not be a basis for denial of a permit to construct the antenna. 4. The application fee and notification for consideration of the waiver by an owner of a satellite television antenna shall be the same as that provided for processing a variance. No fee shall be charged to the holder of a valid FCC amateur radio license. 5. In the event that an applicant for waiver is also obligated to undergo architectural design review, the architectural design board shall defer any issues relating to the antenna and/or other amateur radio equipment to the hearing examiner. The hearing examiner may, at his or her discretion, request the architectural design board review and comment regarding required screening and landscaping and its integration into sight and landscaping plans. No additional fee shall be required of the applicant upon such referral. G. The provisions of subsections (D), (E) and (F) of this section shall be interpreted in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission including but not limited to PRB-1. In the event of ambiguity or conflict with any of the apparent provisions of this section, the provisions of federal regulations shall control. [Ord. 3736 §§ 8, 9, 2009; Ord. 3728 § 3, 2009; Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. 17.40.020 Nonconforming building and/or structure. A. Definition. A nonconforming building is one which once met bulk zoning standards and the site development standards applicable to its construction, but which no longer conforms to such standards due to the enactment or amendment of the zoning ordinance of the city of Edmonds or the application of such ordinance in the case of a structure annexed to the city. Subject to the other provisions of this section, an accessory building that is not an accessory dwelling unit shall be presumptively nonconforming if photographic or other substantial evidence conclusively demonstrates that the accessory building existed on or before January 1, 13 Packet Pg. 46 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 1981. In the case of a property that was annexed after January 1, 1981, then the date shall be that of the effective date of the annexation of the city of Edmonds. Such presumption may be overcome only by clear and convincing evidence. B. Continuation. A nonconforming building or structure may be maintained and continued, unless required to be abated elsewhere in this chapter or section, but it may not be changed or altered in any manner which increases the degree of nonconformity of the building except as expressly provided in subsections ll through-i1LW of this section. C. Historic Buildings and Structures. Nothing in this section shall prevent the full restoration by reconstruction of a building or structure which is either listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Washington State Register of Historic Places, the Washington State Cultural Resource Inventory, or the Edmonds Register of Historic Places, or is listed in a council - approved historical survey meeting the standards of the State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. "Restoration" means reconstruction of the historic building or structure with as nearly the same visual design appearance and materials as is consistent with full compliance with the State Building Code and consistent with the requirements of Chapter 20.45 ECDC, Edmonds Register of Historic Places. The reconstruction of all such historic buildings and structures shall comply with the life safety provisions of the State Building Code. D. Maintenance and Alterations. 1. Ordinary maintenance and repair of a nonconforming building or structure shall be permitted. 2. Solar Energy Installations on Buildings That Exceed Existing Height Limits. A rooftop solar energy installation mounted on a nonconforming building that exceeds the existing height limit may be approved as a Type II staff decision if: a. The installation exceeds the existing roof height by not more than 36 inches. b. The installation is designed and located in such away as to provide reasonable solar access while limiting visual impacts on surrounding properties. 3. Alterations which otherwise conform to the provisions of the zoning ordinance, its site development and bulk standards, and which do not expand any nonconforming aspect of the building, shall be permitted. 14 Packet Pg. 47 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 4. In an effort to provide modular relief, minor architectural improvements in commercial and multifamily zones may encroach into the nonconforming setback adjacent to an access easement or public right-of-way not more than 30 inches. Minor architectural improvements may also be permitted in nonconforming side or rear yard setbacks only if they intrude not more than 30 inches nor one-half of the distance to the property line, whichever is less. "Minor architectural improvements" are defined as and limited to bay windows, eaves, chimneys and architectural detail such as cornices, medallions and decorative trim. Such improvements shall be required to obtain architectural design review. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to exempt such improvements in compliance with the State Building and Fire Codes. 5. Alterations required by law or the order of a public agency in order to meet health and safety regulations shall be permitted. E. Relocation. Should a nonconforming building or structure be moved horizontally for any reason for any distance, it shall thereafter come into conformance with the setback and lot coverage requirements for the zone in which it is located. Provided, however, that a building or structure may be moved on the same site without full compliance if the movement reduces the degree of nonconformity of the building or structure. Movement alone of a nonconforming building or structure to lessen an aspect of its nonconformity shall not require the owner thereof to bring the building or structure into compliance with other bulk or site development standards of the city applicable to the building or structure. F. Restoration. 1. If a nonconforming building or structure is destroyed or is damaged in an amount equal to 75 percent or more of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, said building shall not be reconstructed except in full conformance with the provisions of the Edmonds Community Development Code. Determination of replacement costs and the level of destruction shall be made by the building official and shall be appealable as a Type II staff decision under the provisions of Chapter 20.06 ECDC. Damage of less than 75 percent of replacement costs may be repaired, and the building returned to its former size, shape and lot location as existed before the damage occurred, if, but only if, such repair is initiated by the filing of an application for a building permit which vests as provided in ECDC 19.00.025(G) et seq. within 18 months of the date such damage occurred. The director may 15 Packet Pg. 48 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 grant a one-time extension of up to 180 days if a written extension request has been received from the applicant prior to the expiration of the initial 18 months. 2. Residential Buildings. Existing nonconforming buildings in use solely for residential purposes, or structures attendant to such residential use, may be reconstructed without regard to the limitations of subsections LE) and (F) of this section, if, but only if, the following conditions are met: a. If a nonconforming multifamily residential building or a mixed use building containing multiple residential units is damaged in excess of 75 percent of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, the building may be restored to the same density, height, setbacks or coverage as existing before the destruction or damage occurred if, but only if, an application for a building permit which vests as provided in ECDC 19.00.025(G) et seq. is filed within 18 months of the date the damage occurred. The director may grant a one-time extension of up to 180 days if a written extension request has been received from the applicant prior to the expiration of the initial 18 months. b. All provisions of the State Building and Electrical Codes can be complied with entirely on the site. No nonconforming residential building may be remodeled or reconstructed if, by so doing, the full use under state law or city ordinance of a conforming neighboring lot or building would be limited by such remodel or reconstruction. c. These provisions shall apply only to the primary residential use on site and shall not apply to nonconforming accessory buildings or structures. d. A nonconforming residential single-family building maybe rebuilt within the defined building envelope if it is rebuilt with materials and design which are substantially similar to the original style and structure after complying with current codes. Substantial compliance shall be determined by the city as a Type II staff decision. The decision of the hearing examiner shall be final and appealable only as provided in ECDC 20.06.150. 3. The right of restoration shall not apply if: a. The building or structure was damaged or destroyed due to the unlawful act of the owner or the owner's agent; 16 Packet Pg. 49 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 b. The building is damaged or destroyed due to the ongoing neglect or gross negligence of the owner or owner's agents; or c. The building was demolished for the purpose of redevelopment. G. Accessory Dwelling Units. A legal nonconforming detached accessory building may be converted into an accessory dwelling units provided it meets the standards in ECDC 16.20.050 are met. -Minor exterior modifications required for conversion into conditioned space or other minor exterior modifications required by the International Residential Code adopted by ECDC Title 19 w+llmay be permitted. 'Minor exterior modifications' include, but are not limited to, egress windows, exhaust vents, and other minor modifications that are required for health and safety as determined by the Building Official. G- H. Subject to the other provisions of this section, an accessory building that is not an accessory dwelling unit shall be presumptively nonconforming if photographic or other substantial evidence conclusively demonstrates that the accessory building existed on or before January 1, 1981. In the case of a property that was annexed after January 1, 1981, then the date shall be that of the effective date of the annexation to the city of Edmonds. Such presumption may be overcome only by clear and convincing evidence. -H—I. BD5 Zone. The BIDS zone was created in part to encourage the adoption and reuse of existing residential structures for live/work and commercial use as set forth in ECDC 16.43.030(B)(5). In the BIDS zone, conforming and nonconforming buildings may be converted to commercial or other uses permitted by ECDC 16.43.020 without being required to come into compliance with the ground floor elevation requirements of ECDC 16.43.030(B). �.—J_The antenna and related equipment of a nonconforming wireless communication facility may be completely replaced with a new antenna and related equipment; provided, that, upon replacement, the applicant shall use the best available methods and materials to enhance the appearance of the antenna and related equipment and/or screen it from view in a manner that improves the visual impact or the conspicuity of the nonconformity. [Ord. 4154 § 6 (Att. D), 2019; Ord. 4151 § 2 (Att. A), 2019; Ord. 3961 § 3, 2014; Ord. 3866 § 2, 2011; Ord. 3781 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 §§ 13, 14, 2009; Ord. 3696 § 1, 2008]. 1I7.40 MR Vested nonconforming nrillegal accncanr..rl.einll:n�r.�nac� Commented [MC8]•Old code that isnolonger w part of this update. 17 Packet Pg. 50 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 17.50.020 Parking space requirements. [Refer to ECDC 17.50.010(C) and 17.50.070 for standards relating to the downtown business area.] A. Residential. 1. Single-family and multifamily. a. Single-family dwellings: two spaces per dwelling unit, except: b. Multiple residential according to the following table: 18 Packet Pg. 51 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE -1337 v.2 Required parking Type of multiple spaces per dwelling dwelling unit unit Studio 1.2 1 bedroom 1.5 2 bedrooms 1.8 3 or more 2.0 bedrooms 2. Boarding house: one space per bed. 3. Rest home, nursing home, convalescent home, residential social welfare facilities: one space per three beds. 4. SiRgle family dwel'"RgS with an, lccessory dwelling unit: I hree spaces teta4 one space Der accessory dwelling unit in addition to residential reauirements in ECDC 17.50.020(A). Principal dwelling units with accessory dwelling unit(s) within 0.5 miles of a major transit stop as defined in RCW 36.70A.696 do not require additional parking to the residential requirements in ECDC 17.50.020(A). B. Business. 1. Retail stores, including art galleries, convenience stores, department stores, discount stores, drug stores, grocery stores, supermarkets: one space per 300 square feet; 2. Furniture, appliances, and hardware stores: one space per 600 square feet; 3. Services uses, including barber shops, beauty shops, dry cleaners, laundries, repair shops: one space per 600 square feet; 4. Medical, dental and veterinarian offices, banks and clinics: one space per 200 square feet; 19 t a1 O L s r O �e — Commented [MC9]: Proposed parking consistent r iB 1337 (n d c Packet Pg. 52 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 5. Business and professional offices with on -site customer service: one space per 400 square feet; 6. Offices not providing on -site customer service: one space per 800 square feet; 7. Bowling alley: four spaces per bowling lane; 8. Commercial recreation: one space per 500 square feet, or one space for each customer allowed by the maximum permitted occupant load; 9. Car repair, commercial garage: one space per 200 square feet; 10. Drive-in restaurants, automobile service station, car dealer, used car lot: one space per 500 square feet of lot area; 11. Restaurant, tavern, cocktail lounge: if less than 4,000 square feet floor area, one per 200 square feet gross floor area; if over 4,000 square feet floor area, 20 plus one per 100 square feet gross floor area in excess of 4,000 square feet; 12. Plant nurseries (outdoor retail area): one space per five square feet of outdoor retail area; 13. Motels and hotels: one space per room or unit; 14. Retail warehouse, building materials yard: one space per 1,000 square feet of lot area or one per three employees; 15. Manufacturing, laboratories, printing, research, automobile wrecking yards, kennels: one space per two employees on largest shift; 16. Mortuary: one space per four fixed seats or per 400 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater; 17. Marina: to be determined by the hearing examiner, using information provided by the applicant, and the following criteria: a. The type of storage facility (moorage, dry storage, trailer parking) and intended use (sailboats, fishing boats, leisure boats), b. The need to accommodate overflow peak parking demand from other uses accessory to the marina, 20 Packet Pg. 53 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 c. The availability and use of public transit; 18. Storage warehouse: one space per employee; 19. Wholesale warehouse: one space per employee; 20. Adult retail store: one space per 300 square feet; 21. Sexually oriented business (except adult retail store): one space for each customer allowed by the maximum permitted occupant load. C. Community Facilities. 1. Outdoor places of public assembly, including stadiums and arenas: one space per eight fixed seats, or per 100 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater; 2. Theaters: one space per five seats; 3. Indoor places of public assembly, including churches, auditoriums: one space per four seats or one space per 40 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater; 4. Elementary schools, junior high schools, boarding schools (elementary through senior high), residential colleges and universities: six spaces per classroom, or one space per daytime employee, whichever is greater; 5. Nonresidential colleges and universities: one space per daytime employee; 6. High schools (senior): one space per daytime employee; 7. Museums, libraries, art galleries: one space per 250 square feet; 8. Day-care centers and preschools: one space per 300 square feet, or one per employee, plus one per five students, whichever is larger; 9. Hospitals: three spaces per bed; 10. Maintenance yard (public or public utility): one space per two employees. D. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Parking Standards. See Chapter 17.115 ECDC for parking standards relating to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. (Ord.4251 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3496 § 2, 2004]. 21 Packet Pg. 54 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 17.115.040 Required facilities. A. Applicability. Development for each of the land uses identified in Table 17.115.040 shall be required to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure when one of the following occurs: 1. Anew development or new off-street parking facility; 2. Substantial damage or substantial improvements to an existing development is made within a one-year period as determined by the building official; or 3. The parking capacity of an existing development or parking facility is increased by 50 percent or more of the total parking spaces provided. B. Standards. Table 17.115.040 lists the minimum number or percentage of electric vehicle charging infrastructure required by type of use. Table 17.115.040: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements Number of EV Number of EV Number of EV Type of Use Capable Parking Ready Parking Installed Parking Spaces Spaces Spaces Single-family dwelling N/A 1 per dwelling unit N/A units' Multiple dwelling 40% of parking 40% of parking 10% of parking units' spaces spaces spaces Detached accessory N/A 1 per detached accessory dwelling N/A dwelling units' unit Nonresidential uses 40% of parking 0% of parking spaces 10% of parking spaces spaces Footnote 1: For the purposes of this section, those multiple dwelling units with individual garages will follow the requirements for single-family dwelling units. 22 Packet Pg. 55 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 Footnote 2: detached accessory dwelling units that do not require parking per ECDC 17.50.020(A)(4) are exempt. C. Calculations, 1. Fractions. For the purposes of this chapter, calculations will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 2. Inclusion in Parking Calculations. All EV installed, EV ready, and EV capable spaces are to be included in the calculation for the number of parking spaces, as provided by the applicable chapter of the Edmonds Community Development Code. 3. Uses Not Specified. Any use not listed in Table 17.115.040 must meet the requirements of the most similar listed use, as determined by the planning and development director. 4. Different Uses on the Same Development Site. The requirement for different uses on the same development site is calculated as the sum of all requirements for the individual uses. For cases where a building on a larger development site requires EV charging infrastructure per this chapter but the remainder of the development site does not, only the parking for that specific building or improved area will require compliance with this chapter. 5. For the purposes of Table 17.115.040, a portion or all of a lesser requirement for EV charging infrastructure can be substituted with one of a higher requirement (e.g., EV capable replaced with EV ready, EV ready replaced with EV installed, or EV capable replaced with EV installed) so long as the total minimum number of EV parking spaces required in Table 17.115.040 remains the same. For example, a nonresidential use could increase the amount of EV ready parking spaces from 40 percent to 50 percent, reduce the amount of EV capable parking spaces from 40 percent to 30 percent, and keep the same amount of EV installed spaces (10 percent). This example would be permitted because a portion of the lower requirement (EV capable) was substituted for a higher requirement (EV ready), and the overall minimum number of EV parking spaces (90 percent) would remain the same. D. Load Management. Electric vehicle load management system technology is permitted to be used to support EV charging infrastructure. E. Reductions. The director may reduce the requirements of Table 17.115.040 when there is substantial evidence that the added electrical load, that results from meeting these requirements, will significantly alter the local utility infrastructure design requirement. 23 Packet Pg. 56 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 However, in no case shall the overall number of EV parking spaces required in Table 17.115.040 be reduced. In reducing the requirements, the director may: 1. Reduce the type of EV charging infrastructure required (EV ready or EV installed to EV capable); or 2. Reduce the EV charging level required (Level II or Level III to Level 1). [Ord.4299 § 26 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022]. 20.01.003 Permit type and decision framework. A. Permit Types. TYPE I TYPE II -A TYPE II-B TYPE III -A TYPE III - B TYPE IV TYPE V Zoning Accesser Contingent Essential Site specific complianc dwelling it critical area public rezone e letter review facilities Lot line Formal Shoreline Technological Development Zoning text adjustment interpretatio substantial impracticality agreements amendment; n of the text development waiver for area -wide of the ECDC permit, amateur zoning map by the where public radio amendments director hearing not antennas required per ECDC 24.80.100 24 Commented [MC10]: ADUs will no longer requirf conditional use permit but rather a building permit to a single family residence. Packet Pg. 57 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE -1337 v.2 25 Commented [MC11]: Moved to ECDC 16.20 and consistent with HB 1337 and best practices q Q Packet Pg. 58 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 2-1.0 2_0 Density �n _ I irr�it�tinn nn the total occupancy. G1 E an Nic) lc)t s;h;;" bo occupied by more than nAe family as d@f'Red EMC: 221 20 010 Thes; Nmatatat4n N interpreted its is E shall be to accomplish purpose, vlhich to enssure that the approval of an a d i nhbnrhnnd rn.d 4260 F 1 (Exh n)2922• n.a 3294 F1, 7/ 90] V tm z Application and filing fee �9.�1.9 5 _ d 3 0 A. AppkcGtion. Any person desiring approval of an accessory dwelling unit as defined by the nit.. deyelonm� � oat code shall submit an pplicatioR coRtaiRiRg all of the t/! N 4) i nfnrmatinn required by ECDC Title 20 a rr .ell as the fnllowininform atinn; :.i 1 AR affida..it a Reel by then erty o.e.Rer before a Ratany public, afFirmiRn that the a t month snthnfa�r 0 L t 1 .4. covpn ant 4 n a form accepta ble to the city attorney and s, litahle for recording with the �+ 4) county auditer, providing notice to f, it, rLQ QwRers or long-term le"ors of the s, ibject site iS th-at the P_Xi4_P_RC(_Q c4f thp accessory dwelling 6IRit predicated upGn the GGG61panGy Of either Nd 1.1. this The revenant �+ requirerneRtS ef subsection (A)(!) of sectien. shall alse require any owne _ of the p erty to Rotifv a ective hi ive of the Iimitotin Rc of this chanter and to E for the ipapro..e to thepremises to = revide r .al of Rae Rtc added renvert a 4) dwellong un*t -and the restoration of the site to a single-family dwelling in the event that any E condition of approval is a violated, 0 2 If thepermit lapses or the 6ise ceases, at the request of the a plicaRt the city shall V that the fi rpcc)rdatbNp c.tice r nt and permit a void and without irther Q Pffpct a L B. Ping Fee. All applications for an accessory dwelling unit permit shall be accompanied by the 0 filing fee for the permit and an amount sufficient to pay the recording fee of the covean-ant vikh 26 Q Packet Pg. 59 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE -1337 v.2 C thp cnnhomish County auditor in the event the ccessorydwellingunitconditional use permit d E should heapproved. turd 3294 s 1 2009j. C N E a 20 21.030 r-rotnrin for nttnrhnrl -accessory dwelling units � 0 V A.PeFmit Requir-e6�. Any persen who occupies er permits another persGR te occupy an attached a+ �C accessory dwelkng unit as a place of res;idpncta shail first obtain The permit shall be relfiewed pd processed a a Type II derision !Staff deciciop Notice required). _ d B. Number- 4 Units. A SiRgle family dwelliRg may haVe RG mere tha.n. o.n.e accessery dwelliRg 3 0 nit per lot Q„;Icl:o 0 C V7p In no casc- shall an acct-ssery dwelling unit be (1) larger thaR 40 percent of th@ livabit- rn a) floc4r aroa Qf the dwelling, (2) nor more than 900 square feet, (3) Ror have morta thap principal two bedrooms; provided, if the accessery dwelling unit is completely located on a Single floor, the planning manager allomei increased c p to 50 of the floor of the t may percent are a 'R pFiRGipal dwelliRg order to efficiently use all floor area, so IGRg as all other standards ;@t L forth in this chapter met i are�+ 4) -D. Utilities and sewices. -lor-ation Gnd,4pp8Gr-Gnce. The single family appearance and character of 4) incorporated into design of the accessory dwelling unit shall be the design of the principal dwelling 61Rit and shall be designed to mawntan the -;;rchwtpct- -r 1 deS!gR, style, appearance and r d w 4 ndow style, and roof desigR. The primary eRtraRCP- W the ry dwelliRg 61Rit shall bp E 4) possible,electric,ld one gas meter, -and one i.v-ater meter shall hp allowed fer theentire building, sepAng beth the d idencp and tho accessory dwelling - in't An additional mailbox can hp addpd to thp 0 in dwelling unit found Chapter 20.221 F-C-DC-Accessory dwelling units rn---4- be lorated within or a attached to single family dwelling units E. PGr-king. QRe off street parkiRg space 'R addkiGR to the paFMRg spaces Rermaliy required for �-i C d ciient loco than three spaces r lot i ci 27 Q Packet Pg. 60 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE -1337 v.2 C F. OccupGney. Either the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit shall be owner- d E occupied. "QWR@r occwpied" shall rn@aR a property ()WRer who maktass hiss gr htar legal residence at the site, aS eVideRced by voter registration, vehicle registration, or Similar MeaRs, and N E actually resudes -at the site rngrp than six months; out of any given year, and at no tmp rpcplvLQ5; Q d O WR it at aRy time dwriRg the peRdency of the ADIJ permit; aRy such rental shall void the permit. The owner(s) shall RE)t FeRt aRy p0FtiGR Gf the GWReF occupied residence @ither d6lFiRg the Inn ent shall the occupants of the Into fl exceed one family as defined in this code, C d 3 G. SGfety, Light Vent#Gt4on, Roo.rArea dwelling units shall comp! 0 kh all applicable reqWremeRtls of the I Iniform HGUSiRg Code and the I Iniform Building Code in all respects with the provisions of thP EdrAGndr adepted by ECDC Title 19 and shall comply rn a) Q current of this erie [Ord. 4260 s 2 (r h e) 2022; n a �796 § 93 2nno• n d 3294 5 1 2000] i previsiens O L t 20.21.040 IUnntrnnsferahility •L A permit for an accessory dwelling unit shall not hp tranderable to any site other th-an the described 'R f(D6 1 •— subject site the rl 3294 2000) 1.1. 28 21.0r50 Preexisting accessory dwelling 4% units E That PGFtiGR of a SiRgle family residence v.fhich rneet the dpf*n't'OR ef accessory dwelliRg URit 4) E �.Alhwch vias; 6n existence prior to February 1, 2000, may contiRUe iR eXiSteRGe provided the Q folln.n,inn requirements ;irp rr.et; O Q L floor area required to bring the preexisting unit onto compliance is * mpractical to achieve 0 S. The winit complies with the minimum requirements of the Uniform Housing Code. . 3294 61 2s Q Packet Pg. 61 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 20.35.020 �pplicability.l A. Planned residential developments (PRDs) may be located in any residential zone of the city Uses permitted in the PRD shall be governed by the use regulations of the underlying zoning classification. 1. PRDs in single-family zones shall be comprised of detached dwelling units on individual lots, and any appurtenant common open space, recreational facilities or other areas or facilities. a. The PRD process is not available to single-family lots that are incapable of further subdivision. b. The PRD process shall not be used to reduce any bulk or performance standard not specifically referenced herein. Bulk standards not referenced may be varied only in accordance with Chapter 20.85 ECDC, Variances, or through the modification provision provided through the subdivision process as outlined in Chapter 20.75 ECDC. B. Property included in a PRD application must be under the ownership of the applicant, or the applicant must be authorized pursuant to a durable power of attorney or other binding contractual authorization in a form which may be recorded in the land records of Snohomish County to process the application on behalf of all other owners. 29 Commented [MC12]: The PRD code currently prc ADUs. That restriction is proposed to be eliminated PRD is just another type of single family residential subdivision. As long as the PRD lot can meet the AD requirements proposed in ECDC 16.20.050, it could ADU. Packet Pg. 62 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE —1337 v.2 C. Accessory dwelling units and h Home use occupations restricted by ECDC 20.20.010(B) 01 5(l)) shall not be permitted within a PRD. [ord. 3465 § 1, 20031. 21.05.015 Accessory dwelling unit,, attached An att chp d accessory dwelling unit iss a sstructure attached- to e r constructed ,.,,thin a ngle- family dwelliRg (ADU) is a subordinate dwelling unit added to, created within, or detached from a principal dwelling unit, providing independent living facilities that include permanent provisions for living sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Accessory dwelling unit does not include recreational vehicles or mobile homes. %Alhirh has; lavonpi facirtios; for nno nr ngle tarn ly h^"'e[Ord. 3294 § 2, 2000]. 21.30.010 Family. A. Family means individuals related or unrelated by genetics, adoption, or marriage living in a dwelling unit. B. The term "family" shall include: 1. State licensed adult family homes required to be recognized as residential use pursuant to Chapter 70.128 RCW; 2. State licensed foster family homes and group care facilities as defined in RCW 74.15.180, subject to the exclusion of subsection u of this section; 3. Group homes for the disabled required to be accommodated as residential uses pursuant to the Fair Housing Act amendments as the same exists or is hereafter amended. C. The term "family" shall exclude individuals residing in halfway houses, crisis residential centers as defined in RCW 74.15.020(1)(c), group homes licensed forjuvenile offenders, or other facilities, whether or not licensed by the state, where individuals are incarcerated or otherwise required to reside pursuant to court order under the supervision of paid staff and personnel. 30 Packet Pg. 63 7.A.a DADU CODE UPDATE -1337 v.2 D. E—Nothing herein shall be interpreted to limit normal hosting activities associated with residential use. [Ord. 4260 § 4 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3571 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3184 § 1, 1998]. 21.35.013 Gross Floor Area. Commented [RH13]: Consistent with RCW 36.70 An interior habitable area of an accessory dwelling unit, including basements and attics but not including unconditioned space, such as a garage or non -habitable accessory structures. 21.80.075 Principal dwelling unit Primary housing unit located on the same lot as an accessory dwelling unit. 21.90.080 Single-family dwelling (unit). Single-family dwelling (and single-family dwelling unit) means a detached building configured as described herein and occupied or intended to be occupied by one family, limited to one per lot. A single-family dwelling shall be limited to one mailbox, electric meter, gas meter, and water meter. It will also have common access to and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit. AR-Adit'^n-a' mailbox ran he added to the 'At iated rmnnrrnrnarm:reran:srsrra MV_kEamKWIF9 r.NErri.L61M MMA 31 Commented [RH14]: Consistent with RCW 36.70 C d 3 O to O V Packet Pg. 64 8.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/10/2024 Green Building Incentives Program Introduction Staff Lead: Tristan Sewell Department: Planning & Development Prepared By: Tristan Sewell Background/History Over half of Edmonds' local climate pollution stems from our built environment. To achieve the climate neutrality goal of the 2023 Climate Action Plan, both new and existing buildings must significantly reduce their climate impacts. Present market demands and regulations lead to buildings that cannot meet this goal. Municipalities across both the region and nationally have implemented green building incentive programs to drive more sustainable development. Staff Recommendation N/A Narrative The Planning and Development Department can offer incentives to encourage development practices above and beyond State building and energy code requirements. Staff researched case studies, sought input from development professionals and the public, and considered operational and distributional implications. This presentation introduces Planning and Development's work developing Edmonds' green building incentives program for Planning Board's feedback. Attachments: Planning Board Slide Deck 1 DRAFT Packet Pg. 65 8.A.a Green Building Incentives Program Leif Bjorback, Building Official Tristan Sewell, Planner Planning and Development Department Planning Board Meeting January 10, 2024 I ?), 1. " 0 " Packet Pg. 66 8.A.a Today's Discussion • What are Green Building Incentives? • Existing Conditions • Policy Context • Program Development • Construction Standards • Program Objectives • Potential Incentives • Hard Questions • Next Steps Packet Pg. 67 8.A.a What are Green Building Incentives? The City can offer optional permitting and land use incentives in exchange for `greener' construction standards to incentivize development with reduced environmental impacts. The Edmonds Community Development Code already offers limited incentives. • RM, BC, and WMU offer additional height for LEED Gold certification. • Conservation subdivisions incentivize retention of natural resources in exchange for relaxed setbacks and lot coverage. Packet Pg. 68 8.A.a Existing Conditions • Buildings emit most of Edmonds' • 2024 Comprehensive Plan local climate pollution. update —forecasted growth Residences emit over a third. • 2023 State housing bills and • Current market forces 2021 building and energy code perpetuate the construction of updates inefficient buildings and wasteful construction techniques. I?), 1. " 0 " Packet Pg. 69 8.A.a Policy Context 2020 Comprehensive Plan Climate Change Element • B.1: City takes lead reducing Edmonds's GHG emissions • E.2: Programs and incentives for (re)development to reduce GHG emissions 2023 Climate Action Plan • Climate neutrality by 2050 • Action BE-2.2: Develop and implement a green building incentives program Packet Pg. 70 8.A.a Program Development • Researched incentives programs in the region and nationally is American Institute of Architects is American Planning Association • Compared peer and neighboring municipalities' goals, methods, outcomes, and next steps • Cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Fr).1V Seattle, Shoreline, and Tacoma .f • Sought input from the Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) is Built Green Program is Developer Builder Issues Council • Hosted public forum seeking input from industry reps and public Packet Pg. 71 8.A.a Program Objectives VALUABLE • Desirable to homeowners and developers, motivating the environmental outcomes • Greater incentives in exchange for 'greener' certification I?), 1. "0- SIMPLE • Expand upon code precedent, specifically Titles 16 & 22 • Use industry standards to avoid creating unique criteria • Minimize impacts on City staff Packet Pg. 72 8.A.a Construction Standards Established Certifications • Flexible, point -based systems — not prescriptive • Periodically updated in response to the market and regulation • Widely used and recognized in our region • Third -party verified • Single -Family Residential: MBAKS Built Green 4-Star • Commercial/Multifamily: USGBC LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) 4 A oPC BUILT GREEN Packet Pg. 73 8.A.a Incentives • Additional building height —can be necessary for efficiency • Reduced property line setbacks — onsite location flexibility • Increased lot coverage —more developable lot area • Density —number of units, floor area ratio • Reduced off-street parking —specific needs vs. one -size -fits -most • Expedited plan review —targeting 50% reduction Packet Pg. 74 8.A.a Hard Questions • How might these incentives impact housing affordability? May it contribute to displacement? • Who is most likely to benefit from these incentives? Who might face unintended negative outcomes? Who is left out? • Do the land use incentives reflect the community's best interest? Are they meaningful to development professionals and homeowners? • Can Planning &Development successfully implement accelerated review? Can we handle the incentivized applications with current staffing? Packet Pg. 75 8.A.a Next Steps • Integrate feedback into a draft program proposal with specific land use and permit review incentives • Staff present draft program to Planning Board for input and revision • Public hearing on revised draft for further refinement via public input • Planning Board decides on recommendation to City Council Questions. Packet Pg. 76 8.B Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/10/2024 Preparation for Planning Board presentation at Council Staff Lead: Mike Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Discuss content for the Board's presentation to the Council on January 16. The minutes from the Board's March 28, 2023 presentation to Council are attached. Narrative N/A Attachments: 2023-03-28 City Council - PB presentation minutes Packet Pg. 77 8.B.a that may result in more flooding on Edmond properties. The City's stormwater engineer explained flow infiltration is already required in the Edmonds Basin for any development and the only way volumes would be regulated would be via greater detention and would not involve any infiltration and would not result in more flooding. Councilmember Olson asked why the City requested a landscape variance to waive a requirement for trees within the setback area. Mr. Olbrechts responded there was very limited space and there was nowhere else to put the greenhouse that would not impact circulation. The only place to put greenhouse was in location of the required trees. Councilmember Nand asked Mr. Olbrechts to comment on protection of critical areas. The City is trying to comprehend how HB 1110 and other bills under consideration by the state legislature will affect the ability to protect critical areas, whether that was a concern he had heard from other cities and how he anticipated the bills would affect the hearing examiner process in the future. Mr. Olbrechts answered he has have not heard much yet. Critical area ordinances are required by the GMA and are based on best available science and are pretty strict. Edmonds applies their regulations a little more strictly than other communities which is backed by case law. He would be surprised if there was any significant impact. Councilmember Nand said while the drafters of the bills say nothing can be permitted as multifamily if it was not permitted as single family under the current zoning laws, the allowance of much tighter subdivision of existing lots and how that may affect stormwater and critical area habitat is a concern to a number of environmentalists. Mr. Olbrechts said what he knows about those bills is they are not telling cities they will have to be more lenient with their critical area regulations. There are exemptions such as reasonable use and variances, but the fact that someone has the right to develop multifamily on a lot in addition to a single family home does not make their position more compelling with regard to reducing stream or wetland buffers to accommodate that use especially with Edmonds' commitment to protecting environmental resources. Takings' case law for critical areas has always been if someone can build one single family home on a single family lot, their constitutional property rights are protected and they would not qualify for a variance or reasonable use exception to build multifamily. Councilmember Buckshnis asked for further explanation regarding the appeal of the DNS for the stormwater regulations and asked him to explain more about PFAS, relaying her understanding there needed to be more code to protect the aquifer and the environment from PFAS. Mr. Olbrechts answered the bottom line is the amendments that the City considered and he assumed were ultimately approved would not increase the amount of stormwater infiltration of pollutants including PFAS. The way the City interpreted the regulations prior to the amendments did not change the practice following the amendments with regard to what could be infiltrated into the City's groundwater. With regard to what changed in the amendments and adding PFAS to groundwater was too speculative under the SEPA appeal rules to conclude there would be an increase in PFAS contamination. The city attorney and stormwater engineer pointed out the Department of Ecology does not have a treatment methodology for PFAS in their stormwater regulations. The City must, at a minimum, adopt the DOE recommended stormwater manual. There is no known treatment methodology for PFAS at this time so even if there was an environmental impact, there was no way for the City to mitigate it. The main reason he denied the appeal on that issue was from the evidence in the record, there would not be a material increase in PFAS contamination in the ground water. Councilmember Buckshnis acknowledged this is a new topic that only appears on 60 Minutes most of the time. 2. PLANNING BOARD UPDATE Planning Board Chair Judi Gladstone commented the planning board started the new year with the council's approval of four new planning board members. The board waited a long time to have those positions filled and are pleased such engaged new members joined the four veterans members and the Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2023 Page 3 Packet Pg. 78 8.B.a student representative. With a full board and a new planning manager, the board is on its way toward functioning effectively. She reviewed: • Approval of Planning Board Handbook o Intended to bring clarity to the planning board's function and how the board functions o Provides orientation for new members and ensures more effective succession for planning board members. • November 2022 Report o What we plan on doing ■ 2024 comprehensive plan update - Planning board awaiting clarity from planning department on comprehensive plan elements ■ Development Code modernization - Designated street fronts - Wireless facilities - CG stepbacks - Minor code amendment process - Tree code updates - Five Corners BN zoning update - Subdivision code updates - Sustainable development code review and updates - Low impact/stormwater code updates ■ Additional Items on our extended agenda - Climate Action Plan update and public outreach - Housing policies and implementation - Quarterly updates from Parks & Recreation - Semi-annual joint meetings with city council - Periodic development activity reports - Further Highway 99 implementation • Issues planning board has addressed since November 2022 o Recommendations ■ Minor Code Amendment Process ■ Minor Tree Code amendments o Discussion/Feedback ■ Civic Playfield Rules ■ Complan Vision Statement o Briefings ■ Parks quarterly report ■ CG Zoning Emergency Ordinance ■ Climate Action Plan Update • Current Extended Agenda Issues o Zoning and code issues require three touches by the planning board (introduction, public hearing, discussion and recommendation) o Zoning Changes ■ CG Zone ordinance ■ BN Zoe Use Change o Code Changes ■ Tree Code - Private Property & New Development ■ Critical Aquifer Recharge Area Code ■ MF Design Standards Code ■ Wireless Code ■ ADU Code o Complan Update Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2023 Page 4 Packet Pg. 79 8.B.a Required Elements - Planning board reviews and makes recommendations - Shoreline Policies - Utilities - Capital Facilities - Transportation - Housing - Land Use Non -required Elements - Does city council want the planning board to make recommendations on non -required elements - Subarea Plans Economic Development Parks & Recreation and Open Space Introduction Potential Issues - Does city council want the planning board to discuss and provide a recommendation? o Parks acquisition in South Edmonds o BNSF Planning and Waterfront Plan o Others • Council feedback o Priorities among the list of code changes o Recommendations on non -required elements of Complan o Particular considerations for any of the required elements. Councilmember Buckshnis thanked Planning Board Chair Gladstone for her understanding of the difference between mitigation and adaptation in the Climate Action Plan (CAP), relaying her opinion that the planning board should have taken a deeper dive into the CAP. She noted the CAP or other adaptive elements are not mentioned such as sea level rise and blue carbon. Chair Gladstone answered she would look for adaptation policies in the comprehensive plan elements such as transportation, housing or the non -required element that addresses sustainability. Adaptation becomes embedded in everything; it would not have its own plan but would come to the forefront in those policies. Councilmember Buckshnis referred to the Waterfront Study, commenting the council had one presentation where number concerns were voiced and the plan has never come back to the council. She hoped the Waterfront Study would not be presented to the planning board before coming to the council to address the issues the council raised. Councilmember Buckshnis noted there was also no reference to the Highway 99 SEIS, pointing out the City needs to start thinking about the environment. With regard to the Southeast Edmonds property, consideration should be given to the fact that the highest and best use may be something else because it is zoned residential. When property is downzoned, the assessed value changes. She expressed appreciation for the work Chair Gladstone does and her logical and pragmatic answers and questions and encouraged her to mentor the rest of the planning board. Councilmember Nand thanked Gladstone and Vice Chair Beth Tragus-Campbell for their excellent work and for sticking it out on the planning board and helping train new members. She identified four issues: 1) As liaison to the tree board, she was aware there is no real policy regarding tree retention. In southeast Edmonds where she lives, residents are alarmed with clear cutting. The City could benefit from pursuing a tree retention policy, especially with an emphasis on retaining the mature tree canopy, a concrete tool that would put the City into compliance with the CAP. 2) Councilmember Nand favored the planning board providing council a recommendation on non -required elements of the comprehensive plan, specifically issues such as subarea plans and naming of the subareas. There is consternation by some that areas were named without input from the residents in those communities. For example, residents in her Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2023 Page 5 Packet Pg. 80 8.B.a neighborhood were surprised to learn they lived in the Gateway neighborhood. It is the planning board's job to provide an avenue for citizen input and naming could be a valuable PR exercise for the City. 3) Councilmember Nand favored the planning board providing input on the park acquisition in SE Edmonds. The City uses a subcontractor to scope perspective properties, but it would be great if there was an avenue for residents to communicate with the City about vacant or underutilized lots in their neighborhoods that could be considered for park acquisition. 4) Developing subarea plans for areas that have traditionally received less attention such as North Edmonds. Councilmember Chen thanked Chair Gladstone and Vice Chair Tragus-Campbell for their outstanding service on the planning board. He and Chair Gladstone both served on the Citizen Housing Commission (CHC) in 2019; he would like to see the CHC's 15 recommendations considered especially regarding ADUs and duplexes even if bills the state legislature is considering such as HB I I10 and others are approved. He supported the planning board researching the size and suitability of the park acquisition in SE Edmonds. In his opinion, areas on Highway 99 that have higher density are in greater need for green spaces, especially with more apartment complexes being constructed in that area. Councilmember Teitzel thanked Chair Gladstone and Vice Chair Tragus-Campbell for their service. With regard to the Civic Field hours of operation, he recalled there was a hearing or a presentation to the planning board. Vice Chair Tragus-Campbell answered the planning board received public comment on that issue but it was not an official public hearing. Parks presented their recommendation and after hearing public comment and the staff s recommendation, the planning board recommended proceeding with staffs recommendation at least in the interim to see what issues arise that require changing rules versus the perception of issues which may be resolved through environmental design. The planning board requested a review within a year of the park opening; she was hopeful that would occur by the end of the summer. Councilmember Teitzel commented multifamily design standards are an important issue for the City and will become more important if the bills regarding upzoning and lot splitting are approved by the legislature. He asked if the planning board was aware of those bills and if they had been briefed on the impact they could have on the planning board's work. Vice Chair Tragus-Campbell answered the planning board was aware of the bills; at the last meeting, the planning board recommended delaying review and recommendation on some of the housing aspects of the comprehensive plan until later in the summer to await the outcome of those bills. Councilmember Teitzel recognized the planning board has a role in park acquisition and asked if the planning board had been brought into the discussions about park acquisitions and what role did the planning board feel they should play in making recommendations on those acquisitions. Vice Chair Tragus-Campbell said it was her understanding the planning board had not been brought into the discussion about the SE Edmonds park acquisition and the board was not aware of the potential acquisition until the presentation at a previous city council meeting. There have been discussions in the past about the planning board considering and vetting property, but at the time the property was being vetted, the board was informed it was not to a point where the information could be released. The planning board would like to have a step in the process where they could provide feedback before properties are presented to council and would like to be involved in future acquisitions. She appreciated Councilmember Chen's suggestion for the planning board to provide input on the suitability of acquisitions. Councilmember Teitzel agreed the planning board needed to be involved sooner. Councilmember Teitzel observed in the past planning board input may not have been given due deference in the council process. He asked whether planning board members should attend and/or co -present on key issues. Chair Gladstone recalled at the end of 2022, the board discussed how the board could make its position/recommendation known. That could be accomplished via a memo or a planning board member sitting with staff when presentations are made. Having a planning board member sit at the table with staff Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2023 Page 6 Packet Pg. 81 8.B.a can be valuable to answer council questions about what the planning board was thinking during their deliberations as well as allow the planning board to provide their recommendation regardless of whether it was in line with the planning department's recommendation. Councilmember Olson noted a lot of the questions asked were also on her radar so she will repeat but not elaborate on them. She expressed interest in the planning board weighing in on the vision statement, noting if everything flows from the vision statement, it is critical to get it right. It will be important to have the planning board vet that fully whether that means a town hall or other means to ensure everyone understands and agrees that is the vision for the City's future. She also emphasized subareas plans, relaying her desire to do subarea plans for all the areas of Edmonds. Not having subarea plans has delayed the tree code and housing recommendations because one size does not fit all, what works in one place does not work everywhere, and the right tree in the right place is not the same depending on the location. She agreed with another councilmember that it is critical the administration, council and planning board prioritize the development of subarea plans. With regard to the CHC recommendations, Councilmember Olson recalled that was identified during the council retreat as a topic the council will take up by this summer and she was hopeful that could be done before the recommendations are reviewed by the planning board. She recalled previous discussions about the planning board's heavy workload, noting things also arise that are not on their work plan such as the Civic Park rules. She wondered whether some of the planning board's work related to parks could be apportioned to the tree board Councilmember Olson commented on design standards to yield neighborhood feel in spite of density changes that may be the result of state legislation or to implement increased GMA numbers. For example, if there is no difference between what can be done for single family and an detached ADU, what is missing from the single family zoning requirements that needs to be added. Putting more parameters on single family may be the way to ensure things don't get weird and ugly. She noted getting the tree code right is a priority, recalling a councilmember who expressed interest in a carrot approach rather than a stick approach. Edmonds is a community that loves nature and trees and right tree right place and she anticipated encouragement would go further toward retaining mature trees because whenever residents anticipate the City plans to pass punitive or limiting regulations, trees are removed. Councilmember Paine thanked the planning board for their service. She was unsure the council has determined the priorities for code changes and anticipate that would require coordination with the planning department. With regard to recommendations on the non -required elements, there is already sustainability planning in the comprehensive plan even though it was not required. There is legislation being considered that will add sustainability as a required elements. With regard to the CHC's recommendations, she recalled a prior council, perhaps two years ago, identified four top priorities which included DADUs and ADUs, multifamily design standards and two others. She did not want the CHC's work to be ignored as it was important to the community and there was a lot of community engagement. Councilmember Nand commented the planning board is a volunteer board who is not paid for the many hours they devote in service to the City. She suggested the planning board discuss having the tree board or parks and recreation constituted separately from the planning board. She recalled Parks, Recreation and Human Services Director Feser's interest in having a volunteer coordinator. Chair Gladstone answered it would be possible to alleviate the planning board's workload. Updating the comprehensive plan results in peak workloads but workloads are reduces when that is completed. In the two years she has been on the planning board, there has been a lot of work. The planning board is trying reduce the amount of time they spend in briefings at meetings and having members read materials outside meetings. Having a separate parks board would be great in the interim, but in the long run, the workload will even out especially if less time is spent on briefings. She recalled in the time she has been on planning board, the lion's share of Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2023 Page 7 Packet Pg. 82 8.B.a meeting time has been spent on briefings, not deliberating on recommendations. That needs to be different during the comprehensive plan up. Vice Chair Tragus-Campbell relayed with new planning board members and the new planning manager, there is an effort to include more detail on the extended agenda regarding items. For example, Ms. Feser's last report was provided in writing and she was available for questions that were not addressed in the report and instead of a 45-60 minutes presentation, it was under 5 minutes. The board is trying to improve communication with city staff support and focusing their time at meetings. Chair Gladstone added for items like the tree code, it is important for the planning board to hear from the tree board because the planning board are not technical experts on trees. Councilmember Teitzel relayed the council's intent that the code update be holistic. The planning board may have reviewed the minor code amendment process for the ECDC; the council's intent is for that to apply to the entire code including the ECDC and ECC so that task will be larger than the planning board may have thought. Councilmember Buckshnis referred to the reference to BN zone use change on the planning board work plan. Chair Gladstone answered that is Business Neighborhood such as Five Corners; there is a citizen request to consider that. Councilmember Buckshnis recalled in about 2014, the UW Green Futures Lab developed form based code for Five Corners as well as Westgate. She recalled the late Councilmember K. Johnson wanted to pursue that but it fell on deaf ears. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mayor Nelson described the procedures for audience comments. Marlin Phelps explained he attempted to make a public records request earlier today as apparently the City's website is down. In the past he was able to make public records requests via phone. He described the reason for his public records request. When he visited the court one day in the past, he saw then -Court Administrator Joan Ferebee doing accounts receivable behind the window using a calculator that was creating a long tape. When he visited a month later, he saw the same thing. He was not able to see the numbers but they were either two or three digits. He ordered via CDs of the court proceedings, originally for his own proceedings, but in listening to Judge Fair on the CDs, every defendant paid huge fines. His public record request is to listen to the amounts in any month in the first half of 2014, add them up and see if there is a huge discrepancy between those amounts and what was put in the City coffers, that would be the modus operandi to kill Thomas Wales. Ted Hikel, Lynnwood, asked the Edmonds City Council to do something about gun safety in light of the tragedy that occurred yesterday; he has also asked the Lynnwood City Council to do the same. He relayed a well -liked republican senator this morning said the things we're heard, thoughts and prayers go out, but it is too soon to talk about it. That's what was said after Sandy Hook, Parkland, and Uvalde; somebody has to talk about it. It is something he has to do; he will go to every city council in Snohomish County and will try to go to every city council in western, eastern and central Washington. He has done it before when he was on the board of directors for AWC for a number years and talked with people from Pullman to Ocean Shores, from Blaine to Vancouver. This is personal, something needs to be done. He asked the Edmonds City Council to do something, pass a resolution or ordinance, noting passing an ordinance may be unconstitutional. During the 20 years he was on the Lynnwood City Council, he once voted for Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes March 28, 2023 Page 8 Packet Pg. 83 10.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/10/2024 Extended Agenda Staff Lead: Michael Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Extended agenda discussion. Narrative The January 10 extended agenda is attached. Attachments: January 10, 2024 Extended Agenda Packet Pg. 84 10.A.a Planning Board Extended Agenda - January 10, 2024 Q LIP 01 Q vt r u O c-1 u O Ln N > Z co O Z N N O Z 0, N N 0 m c-I N n N o: f0, O c-I C tD .—I C v N -0 ii v .--I -0 ii oo N fo 2 r» .--I fo 2 n N fl. Q O c-I fl. ¢ tr N T oo M N C —3, N C ID O v Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement D/R D/R Joint Discussion w/EDC on Comp Plan existing conditions D/R High Level Alternatives D/R Draft 3 Alternatives D/R Draft Preferred Plan and Policy D/R Final Plan and Policy D/R Election of Officers D/R Tree Code Update D/R Prop D/R Prop Discuss Subcommittee work Canopy & Legal Overview Critical Aquifer Recharge (Code Amendment) D/R PH Highway 99 Community Renewal Program D/R Parks, Recreation & Human Services Quarterly Report (^ Biannual presentations) R^ R^ Capital Improvement Program/Capital Facilties Plan I PH D/R Planning Board report to City Council D/R B Detached Accessory Dwelling Units I D/R D/R PH Annual Retreat I Rct—t Climate Legislative Package I Highway 99 Landmark Site I D/R Green Building Incentives I D/R Semi annual update to Council - presentation by Chair, Board members welcome to attend KEY I -Introduction & Discussion PH- Public Hearing D/R- Discussion/Recommendation B- Briefing/Q&A R- Report with no briefing/presentation Future Items Neighborhood Center Plans Additional Code Modernization Projects: 1. Land use permit timelines per SB 5290 (by end of 2024) 2. Design standards and processes per HB 1293 (by mid 2025) Comp Plan Implementation Packet Pg. 85