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2024-03-06 Planning Board Packet1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. OF BbMG ti Agenda Edmonds Planning Board 1,00 RETREAT LIBRARY PLAZA ROOM 650 MAIN ST., EDMONDS, WA 98020 MARCH 6, 2024, 7:00 PM REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95351960968?pwd=akREUIN1dnVGRG53RmliUlIVRHhpZz09 Meeting ID: 953 5196 0968. Password: 681028. Call into the meeting by dialing: 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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA AUDIENCE COMMENTS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARINGS UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Comprehensive Plan Update - Growth Alternatives NEW BUSINESS A. Planning & Development Department 2024 Work Plan PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA A. Extended Agenda PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS A. Planning Board Roles & Responsibilites 11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Edmonds Planning Board Agenda March 6, 2024 Page 1 12. ADJOURNMENT Edmonds Planning Board Agenda March 6, 2024 Page 2 7.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 03/6/2024 Comprehensive Plan Update - Growth Alternatives Staff Lead: Navyusha Pentakota Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History The City of Edmonds is updating its Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) to be consistent with the Growth Management Act (GMA), Vision 2050 Growth Strategy, Snohomish County Countywide Planning Policies, and other local plans and policies. The city is committed to developing a comprehensive, consistent, and culturally relevant plan that will guide the City's decision -making and development through 2044. The Plan update is titled Everyone's Edmonds to reflect our commitment to inclusivity and to elevating voices of underrepresented members and organizations within our community. Since the city completed its last periodic update in 2015, Edmonds was designated as a high -capacity transit (HCT) community in PSRC's Vision 2050 regional growth strategy, which shifted expectations on future growth. According to the growth targets adopted by Snohomish County in 2021, Edmonds will need to accommodate an additional 13,000 residents, 9,000 housing units, and 3,000 jobs by 2044. While previous planning indicated a surplus capacity for population and employment until 2035, the current planning foresees a deficit of approximately 4,000 residents and 500 jobs by 2044 based on existing zoning. The city must plan for this additional growth as a part of this periodic update while meeting the affordability, income, and density requirements of House Bills 1220, 1110, and 1337, which the state legislature adopted in 2021 and 2023. This discussion is a follow up to the initial work presented on February 14 (media and minutes available at the weblink). An updated slide deck with the draft high level growth alternatives is included as Attachment 3. Staff Recommendation Discuss the proposed growth alternatives in advance of a joint meeting with the Economic Development Commission on March 13 and a public hearing on the alternatives on March 20. Narrative The City is developing growth alternatives to identify areas suitable for accommodating anticipated growth to comply with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements for the Plan's environmental impact statement (EIS). These alternatives show different ways that the city could meet Packet Pg. 3 7.A its forecasted population and employment growth. The goal of the SEPA EIS process is to provide decision makers with information that they need about environmental impacts so that they can make a project decision. In this case, the decision maker is the council voting to adopt a 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update considering the impacts that were disclosed in the EIS. The decision could be to adopt one of the action alternatives or to create a blend of the two, as long as all potential impacts have been analyzed in the EIS. The EIS identifies environmental conditions, potential impacts of the different growth alternatives, infrastructure investment needs, and measures to reduce or mitigate any significant, unavoidable adverse environmental effects. SEPA regulations require a "no action" alternative and a minimum of two reasonable alternatives with actions that can feasibly attain or approximate a proposal's objectives. The alternatives must include sufficiently detailed analysis to enable a comparative evaluation. Two growth alternatives have been developed based on community input and staff analysis, taking into account state and county - recommended methodologies. All three alternatives assume consistent growth with the 2044 Initial Population, Housing, and Employment Growth Targets, developed and adopted by the County in alignment with PSRC's VISION 2050. The attached Existing Conditions Memo (Attachment 1) is a foundation for analysis, decision -making, and planning. The memo includes preliminary findings from the community outreach events held between September and December 2023, along with demographic, economic, and spatial data analysis. Additionally, it highlights ongoing or new City initiatives relevant to the comprehensive plan, laying the groundwork for the proposed growth alternatives. The Land Use Capacity Analysis Memo (Attachment 2) outlines proposed methods and assumptions for the forthcoming City of Edmonds' Land Capacity Analysis within the Everyone's Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update. This method aligns with the GMA targets for new jobs and housing, while ensuring compliance with recently adopted state legislation (1110, 1337 and 1220). The public will have a chance to review, comment and question the proposed growth alternatives over a month long online open house, anticipated to go live on March 11. The City will also host an in -person public forum in late March. Additional details are forthcoming and will be broadly advertised. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Existing Conditions Memo Attachment 2 - Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Attachment 3 - Draft High Level Growth Alternatives February 14, 2024 Planning Board meeting Packet Pg. 4 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Outline: A. Purpose of the Memo B. Planning Context: City of Edmonds B.1. Local and Regional Context B.2. Community's vision for the City of Edmonds B.3. City's key initiatives C. Land Use C.1. C.2. C.3. D. Housing D.1. D.2. D.3. D.4. Existing Land Use Parks and Open Spaces Environmentally Critical areas Existing housing types Key Housing Facts Changing Context Equity and Housing E. Economic Development E.1. Commuting and Employment E.2. Employment Sectors in Edmonds vs Comparison Cities E.3. Working from Home Trends F. Area Profiles F.1. Downtown F.2. Waterfront F.3. Westgate F.4. Five Corners F.5. Firdale F.6. North Bowl F.7. Perrinville G. Highway 99 Subarea Plan Appendix: Existing Conditions for Highway 99 Subarea 1 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 5 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Existing Conditions Purpose of the memo The purpose of this memo is to summarize existing conditions for the City of Edmonds, providing a basis of information for analysis, decision -making, and planning. The memo presents preliminary findings from September to December 2023, including demographic, economic, and spatial data analysis. This memo also identifies the ongoing or new City initiatives relevant to the comprehensive plan as available. This memo sets the stage to advance draft conceptual growth alternatives. City of Edmonds: Local + Regional Planning Context The City of Edmonds is in south Snohomish County on the western shores of Puget Sound, approximately 14 miles north of Seattle. Situated within the urbanized Puget Sound region, the city encompasses approximately 8.9 square miles (5,700 acres) in area, including five linear miles of marine shoreline. Puget Sound bounds the city on the west, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace on the east, unincorporated Snohomish County on the north, and Woodway and the City of Shoreline on the south. The unincorporated area of Esperance, located in the city's southeast corner, is an enclave of Edmonds. A. State Framework Goals The Washington Growth Management Act (GMA) establishes a framework for jurisdictions to manage and accommodate growth. The GMA sets requirements for comprehensive planning to guide future growth towards shared goals and ensure consistency and coordination between jurisdictions. Per the GMA, Edmonds is projected to grow by 13,000 people over the next twenty years. The City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan updates are responsive to the capacity needs of this growth and are in accordance with the requirements of the GMA. The GMA contains statewide planning goals intended to guide the development and adoption of comprehensive plans. B. Regional Goals The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is a Regional Transportation Planning Organization under chapter 47.80 RCW. The City of Edmonds is a member of PSRC. VISION 2050 provides a framework for how and where development occurs and how the region supports efforts to manage growth. "VISION 2050 is the shared regional plan for moving toward a sustainable and more equitable future. It encourages decision -makers to use existing resources and planned transit investments wisely while achieving the region's shared vision. VISION 2050 sets forth a pathway that strengthens economic, social, and environmental resiliency while enhancing the region's ability to cope with adverse trends such as climate change and unmet housing needs. As the region experiences more growth, VISION 2050 seeks to provide housing, mobility options, and services in more sustainable ways. Most importantly, VISION 2050 is a call to action to meet the needs of a growing population while considering the current needs of residents. VISION 2050 recognizes that clean air, health, life expectancy, access to jobs, and good education can vary dramatically by neighborhood. VISION 2050 works to rectify past inequities, especially for communities of color and people with low incomes. " 2 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 6 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo C. Planning Policies New state housing bills have been passed to address long-term state trends around housing availability in single-family zones in the Puget Sound Region. These bills are intended to promote housing supply, choice, and affordability. HB 1110 requires at least two homes to be allowed per lot. HB 1337 requires at least two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) per lot must be permitted in attached or detached configurations. The Edmonds Comprehensive Plan will address changes based on these specific regulations. More information on implementing these policies and regulations will be included in the Draft Housing Element, the Draft City of Edmonds Land Use Capacity Analysis, and its subsequent Growth Scenarios. D. Community's Vision for the City of Edmonds: Following extensive public outreach in the summer of 2022 and subsequent review by the Edmonds Planning Board, the following vision statement was developed for the Comprehensive Plan. "Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering an outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community." The consultant team held community meetings in December 2023, focusing on seven different geographic areas within Edmonds. Notable themes heard from the community are summarized below. The community's feedback and the city's common vision statement will be used to develop the City of Edmonds's growth alternatives. • Improve access, safety, and walkability to and within neighborhood commercial areas and centers... We heard ideas about increasing bus frequency, improving bus shelters, optimizing parking (reducing its impact and visibility), and creating connective pedestrian pathways that address missing crosswalks and incomplete sidewalks and mitigate high-speed traffic. • Introduce selective elements for place -making ... We heard community members discussing the need for more places to gather within the public realm and access to outdoor comfort and activities- e.g., seating, canopies, and heating. Community centers (public uses) and mixed - use development can be designed and introduced selectively to animate centers. • Protect and expand environmental assets.... Consistent support for more greenspace, trees, and nature within the built environments; desire to keep waterfront natural, protect the marsh, and reduce the visual impact of surface parking. • Grow mindfully.... Provide options for the neighborhood's commercial areas to grow and enhance existing assets. This includes introducing a range of services not currently available and exploring compact, diversified housing while keeping things low rise. People like the modest scale of Edmonds. • Preserve and enhance Edmond's uniqueness... through more attention to aesthetics, architectural styles, and local culture, and (maintaining) the experience of key City viewsheds to the water. Public art and popular businesses are intrinsic to what it means to be in Edmonds. Celebrate the identity of each neighborhood center. 3 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 7 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo E. City of Edmonds Key Initiatives: The Comprehensive Plan Update is an opportunity to integrate new components, including an updated Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, Comprehensive Plans for Water system, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm and Surface Water management. In addition, aspects of the city's key initiatives can be reflected in updated goals and policies. Initiatives and approaches are summarized below: Climate Action Plan of 2023: This plan identifies actions the city and community can take to remain on target through 2035. This plan examines some of the ways climate change is likely to affect Edmonds. It identifies steps needed to understand and prepare for changes to rainfall and snowpack, summer heat and drought, and sea level rise. This Plan provides a roadmap and a few indicator metrics to help the community know how they are doing. The Comprehensive Plan will include climate -responsive policies and update the city's goals in the community sustainability element of the document. Growth alternatives may adopt sustainable land uses and transportation strategies that support mixed -use and transit -oriented development in neighborhood commercial centers to encourage close -to -home local shopping and employment opportunities. The comprehensive plan update is also an opportunity to introduce the subject of equity in the discussion of climate change. Climate action and equity can be applied as one of the comparative metrics for the growth alternatives. Reimagining Neighborhoods + Streets: Creating Community Spaces Together: This project is an opportunity to plan what the streets of tomorrow will look and feel like. New street typologies will consider vehicle movement and ensure that street design serves social, environmental, and economic needs and functions. Public space typologies will be designed to optimize the existing right of way by enabling social hubs, expanding connectivity, and improving environmental outcomes. Policies in the Comprehensive Plan will reflect these changes and city priorities. • Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Amendment to allow for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units: The city is currently developing a new policy approach to expand housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units in accordance with HB 1337. The core objectives are to: • Allow DADUs in the City of Edmonds. • Align with HB 1337 in terms of development standards. • Provide clear and objective guidance for those who add ADUs or DADUs to their property. • Provide code standards for height, floor area, parking, utilities, etc. The comprehensive plan will coordinate and align with these objectives and resulting policies. • Tree Code Updates: Tree protection ordinances are one of the ways cities balance urban growth with preserving a healthy, sustainable, and livable community. In 2020-2021, Edmonds' tree code was updated to support the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) Goal I to reduce development impacts on the urban forest. In early 2022, Edmonds completed a Tree Canopy Assessment measuring tree 4 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 8 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo canopy cover to guide canopy -enhancing strategies such as tree planting programs, public education, and tree code updates. The tree code updates are still in process. Growth projections in Edmonds Snohomish County produces a "Buildable Lands Report" based on Countywide population projections, most recently adopted in 20211. A detailed methodology defined by the county determines the "baseline" capacity available for growth within each City. The Buildable Lands report does not account for the assumed increase in available capacity resulting from the House Bills 1110, 1337, and 1225. This has shifted the context for planning in single-family residential areas to enable Accessory Dwelling Units and encourage "missing middle housing types." 2020 Target 2044 Growth Population 42,853 55,966 13,113 Housing Units 19,005 28,073 9,068 Jobs 14,174 17,232 3,058 1 https://snohomishcountywa.gov/1352/Buildable-Lands 5 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 9 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Existing Land Use Much of the city is characterized by detached single-family residential lots, representing about 75% of the total land area and 85% of the land area containing residential units. Edmonds is lower scale and suburban; its corresponding zoning prescribes height limits. Three stories are allowed for much of the city — this is slightly lower on downtown shopping streets and slightly higher in select areas, except for 75' along the Hwy 99 corridor (as defined in the Highway 99 Sub Area Plan). The 2020 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map resembles the existing land use pattern. It focuses future development into two defined "activity centers": • The MedicaUMighway 99 Activity Center Hotel and healthcare uses are clustered along Hwy 99 • The Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center Hosts a variety of commercial and non- residential uses, including an Arts District. Beyond downtown, commercial and mixed -use areas are spread across the city. Parks and Open Spaces Existing Land Use Detached Residential Accessory/Attached - S-Plex Residential. 91 Units Residential` General Commercial & Office y Parks and Open Space Public Services Healthcare - Education r �" Utilities and Industrial~ Hotel Vacant Historic _ R'^ "Including ground i� . ■� - floor mixed use ^•_ a A t' T�]msc � ■^ ■ WA. . _ Miles 1' - 500' N 0 1 2 4 Figure 1: Existing Land Use Data Source: 2021 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Study The 2022 PROS Plan is the six -year, functional plan for the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services Department, serving as the blueprint for the management, enhancement, and growth of the City of Edmonds parks and recreation system and anticipates the programming and capital infrastructure investments necessary to meet the community's need for parks, recreation, open space, trails, and arts and culture. Key recommendations from the 2022 PROS Plan include the following: • Acquisitions to Fill the Park System Gap to address inequities in parkland distribution. • Park Development & Enhancements (Like Yost Pool replacement), which will also be part of the Capital Facilities element of the Comprehensive Plan Document. • Trail Connections including sidewalk and bike lane improvements. ADA, Accessibility & Other User Convenience EnhancementsFindings in the Plan inform the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, aiming to facilitate ways for more people to enjoy existing parks and identify actions to expand park facilities. 6 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 10 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Environmentally Critical Areas RCW 36.70A.030(5) defines five types of critical areas in Washington State: • Wetlands. • Areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water. • Frequently flooded areas. • Geologically hazardous areas (e.g. steep slopes) • Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. Steep slopes in Edmonds are located primarily in the northern and central edges of the city, creating a physical separation of its neighborhoods to the east within the downtown. Significant vegetation is at Yost Park, Pine Ridge Park, Maplewood Park, Southwest County Park, and east of Edmonds Marsh. Almost all the waterfront and a small part of south downtown are in a 100-Year Floodplain and Liquefaction Zone. In 2024, the City of Edmonds is developing a Critical area Aquifer Recharge site designation, which will be referenced in the Comprehensive Plan and might impact future areas of change. Hazards Moderate Risk Liquefaction Zone High Risk Liquefaction Zone 100yr Flood Zone Stream / Shoreline Figure 2 Liquefaction risk and flood map for Edmonds Waterfront Area Data Source: USGS 7 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 11 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a I_1 City of Edmonds WASHINGTON y. ;.: w r ',,I''. Single Family Zoning & Critical Areas Figure 3 Single Family Zones and Critical Areas Source: City of Edmonds 8 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 12 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Housing As noted, Single-family residences are the predominant land use within Edmonds. Figure 4 illustrates the location and percentage of units by building type. About 60% of the city's population is housed in single- family units, taking up 85% of the land area containing residential units. About one -quarter of the city's population is housed within the purple areas of the map — clustered downtown, Westgate/along SR 104 in buildings larger than 12 units. Most of the city's residential lots contain 1 unit, with few duplexes. 51-100 Unit, 101-300 5.50% Unit, 5.90% 13-50 5-12 Unit, Single 6.70% Family, 59.80% Tri/Quadp lex, 3.10Tr Duplex, 4.40% Unit Count �2 3-4 5-12 13-50 51-100 101-300 -A — - _ \ Miles 1"=500' N 4 Figure 4 Distribution of housing types across City of Edmonds Data Source: 2021 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Study Housing and household statistics for the City of Edmonds: Housing units, 2020 47,023 Owner -occupied housing unit rate, 2020 71.6% Median value of owner -occupied housing units, 2018-2022* $761,300 Median gross rent, 2018-2022* $1,821 Households, 2018-2022* 18,269 Persons per household 2.29 Source: Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County Report 2023 *2022 data from https.//www.census.gov/guickfacts/fact/table%dmondscitywashington 9 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 13 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Cost burdened households: There are more homeowners in Edmonds than renters. Total renter -occupied households: 28.4% In Edmonds, rental housing is strongly associated with multifamily and is clustered in the areas shown in the figure at right. Renters also comprise more cost -burdened households defined as >30% of income on rent/mortgage. Edmonds contains: • 45.6% of renter households (est. 37% regionally in 2020) are cost burdened. • 29.9% of owner households are cost -burdened. • 90% of subsidized units are in multifamily with smaller units and infrastructure costs. Miles 1-500' N 0 1 1 4 Figure 5 Renter occupied households Data Source: 2020 Census 10 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 14 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Age of Housing Stock: Much of the existing housing stock is now aging. Year Buit It was built between 1949 and 1972, placing 1872- 1%4 many lots within the city in position for ® 1905- 1918 replacement and potential redevelopment. -1934 19191919- 1948 1949-1957 1958 - 1964 1965-1972 1973-1983 1984-1997 1998 - 2013 City Lim Rs w 4LW, A,.. Sit Il hitsw �� '+_, •.fir f T 1 �•'�.r. �1 IY 42 L O Figure 6 Age of Housing stock Image from Housing Profile of City of Edmonds by the Alliance for Housing Affordability, 2015 Data Source: Snohomish County Assessor, 2012 11 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 15 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Lot Sizes Lot sizes in Edmonds generally correlate to the location and age of development. The smallest lots are located closer to downtown, while the largest are in the northern neighborhoods and along the waterfront. The average lot size is about '/4 acre. A Changing Context e� — Miles 1"=500' u 0 1 2 4 Figure 7 Lot size in Single Family Zones Data Source: 2021 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Study Edmonds Citizen's Housing Commission, initiated in 2019, was tasked with providing a fresh look at Edmond's housing policy in the context of the ongoing housing crisis. A package of policy recommendations was submitted to the Council in 2021. The Commission recommendations outline best practice mechanisms to support housing affordability and provide greater access to housing choices for renters and homeowners of all incomes. The Citizen's Commission explored practices to introduce infill, ground -oriented housing units that fit within existing neighborhoods. Ground -oriented housing constitutes accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, and quadraplexes, often complemented by nearby small-scale retail. Reintroducing these forms of walkable, low -impact housing has been popularized under the term "missing middle."" These units have been found to a) increase rental and homeownership options in desirable neighborhoods, b) make efficient use of existing municipal infrastructure, and c) not impact the scale or character of neighborhoods. The Citizens Housing Commission supports sensitively placed housing— e.g., adding a secondary dwelling unit or replacing a single-family detached home with a fourplex or duplex. The Commission also 2 https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/planning/housing/missing-middle-housing 12 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 16 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a includes supporting statements for new "urban villages" within accessible areas to share growth more equitably. Residential Permit Data for the City of Edmonds is included in the following. 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Housing Permits Issued in the City of Edmonds by Type Single Family—2 to 4 Unit Structures —5+ Unit Structures 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Housing Permits Issued, City of Edmonds, 2012- 22 2 to 4 Unit Structures, 6^ 6% Single Family, 406.37% Figure 8 Housing permits issued in Edmonds by housing type Data Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); https://www.huduser. goy/portal/datasets/socds.html 13 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 17 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Housing Displacement Risk As part of the VISION 2050 plan update, the PSRC has developed the Displacement Risk Mapping tool that combines data on local community characteristics into an index that classifies areas as having lower, moderate, or higher risk of displacement based on current neighborhood conditions and data from economic and local demographic pressures. Identifying specific areas with a heightened risk of displacement helps achieve more equitable outcomes in planning by supporting local communities and focusing mitigation programs and strategies toward these areas. Although the City of Edmonds falls under the "Lower" risk category, the risk shown is relative to the Puget Sound region. It does not identify the potential risk of displacement at a geographic scale finer than the U.S. Census tract. The comprehensive plan will consider multiple ' studies and data points to reflect the City's equity goals and propose policies that help mitigate displacement risks. Displacement Risk Data Lower Moderate H-gher Figure 9 Housing Displacement Risk �I -1 Source: https://www.psrc.orglour-work/displacement- risk-mapping 14 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 18 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Environmental Health Disparities WA State Department of Health's environmental health disparities map provides a weighted equity benchmark. It estimates a cumulative environmental health impact score for each census tract, reflecting pollutant exposures and factors that affect people's vulnerability to environmental pollution. The model is based on a conceptual formula of Risk = Threat * Vulnerability, where threat and vulnerability are based on several indicators. The threat is represented by indicators that account for the pollution burden, a combination of environmental effects, and environmental exposures in communities. Vulnerability is defined by indicators of socioeconomic factors and sensitive populations for which there is clear evidence that they may affect susceptibility or vulnerability to an increased pollution burden. The data on the map includes 19 indicators not limited to: • Exposure to Environmental Pollutants • Environmental Effects such as proximity to hazardous waste treatment etc • Educational Attainment • Cost -Burdened Households • Poverty Rate • Population with a Disability • Life Expectancy Figure 10 Environment Health Disparities Map Source: https://doh.wa.gov/data-and- statistical-reports/washington-tracking- network-wtn/washington-en vironmental- health-disparities-map 15 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 19 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Housing Affordability Household income is another important determinant of housing demand, especially regarding affordable housing. For the county as a whole, the median annual household income is slightly over $89,000 (Source: American Community Survey (ACS)). This is the county median income, distinct from the Housing and Urban Development Area Family Median Income (AMI) for Snohomish County, part of the Seattle Bellevue Metro Area. For affordability analysis, the Housing and Urban Development Area Family Median Income (AMI) for Snohomish County value is used, which is $113,300 for 2020 (Source: Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County Report, Pg 33) Income level definitions in RCW 36.70A.030: Extremely low income: 0-30% of AMI Very Low Income: 30-50% of AMI Low Income: 50-80% of AMI Moderate income: 80-120% of AMI Equitable Housing Policy Median Household Income ($) C 0 Q 1 - 10000 10001-75000 - 75001 - 100000 _ 100001 - 158750 0 0.5 1 N i Wes I Graph. u o(land USFWS Figure 11 Median Houshold Income (at Census block group level) Source: US Census The goal of the Comprehensive Plan update is to set conditions in place to encourage the market to develop housing that is affordable to all members of the community. Achieving equity in housing is crucial for creating inclusive and diverse communities. Existing comprehensive plan policies within the Housing element include equity supportive strategies such as allocating a density bonus for low-income senior housing, low-cost housing type provisions, and housing financing strategies. Based on guidance from House Bill 1220 and extending the City's focus on equitable distribution of housing and jobs, an updated Housing element may more intentionally address racially disparate impacts, exclusion, and displacement risk in housing through policies and regulations. The housing analysis will be updated with a description of household diversity, affordable housing concerns, household income trends, and more detail regarding housing type and size diversity. 16 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 20 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a Economic Development Commuting and Employment Patterns In 2020, 92% of employed Edmonds residents commuted elsewhere for their jobs. Historically, a significant part of economic development in Edmonds has been to provide residents with a great community so they can access jobs located elsewhere. Jobs in Edmonds are concentrated in the Medical Activity Center/Swedish Medical Center, Downtown, Highway 99, and other locations. Out of—19,300 employed residents of Edmonds, 17,900 commute out of Edmonds. Only 1400 both live and work in Edmonds. 11,800 people commute to Edmonds for their jobs. Employment Sectors in Edmonds vs Comparison Cities Location of Jobs Figure 12 Location of Jobs in Edmonds Source: US Census, LEHD On The Map, 2021 Healthcare and social assistance are the largest source of jobs for Edmonds' employees and residents. Manufacturing is the mostly absent sector. Industry Category Edmonds vs Bothell & Woodinville Health care and education 2.9% Construction 2.2% Edmonds has Finance, insurance, and real estate 1.9% more jobs than Arts, recreation, accommodation and food services 1.6% comparison cities. Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.8% Retail trade 0.7% Other services 0.1% Public administration 0.0% Agriculture, forestry, and mining -0.1% Wholesale trade -0.5% Information (including technology) -1.8% Edmonds has Manufacturing -2.8% fewer jobs than Professional, scientific, management, & other services -5_0% Comparison cities. Figure 13 Employment sectors in Edmonds vs Bothell and Woodinville Source: US Census and American Community Survey Data via PSRC Community Profiles. 17 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 21 Draft Existing Conditions Memo A second "tier" of industries provides a significant number of jobs for Edmonds residents and employees: • Retail • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services • Accommodation and Food Service (more commute in to do this) • Education Working from Home Statistics The COVID pandemic has changed where Americans work. Work from home rates vary widely across the country. Large metro areas with high employment rates in professional and technology fields, such as Puget Sound, Portland, and the San Francisco Bay Area, have high rates of remote work. In contrast, smaller cities and rural areas have low rates of remote work. Before the pandemic, around 5 percent of the nation's workforce worked from home on a given day. As the pandemic ended, that number settled to about 25 to 30 percent —five times the pre -pandemic amount. In 2022, data from the American Community Survey (ACS) / U.S. Census Bureau indicated that 25.3% of workers in the Edmonds area were working from home or remotely. Share of Workers Age 16 + who Worked Remotely in 2022 < 6.9% 6.9%-9.9% E 9.9%-13.2% 13.2%-17.1 % "7.1 %-21.9r-b 21.9%-28.8% ■ z 28.8% Figure 14 Share of Remote workers Age+16 in 2022 Source. Economic Innovation Group, American Community Survey (A CS) - U.S. Census Bureau, https://eig.org/remote-work-in-20221 18 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 22 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Impact on Land Use and Economic Development Policy: • With more people working from home, there may be a renewed focus on local community spaces and services, revitalizing neighborhood centers and local businesses. There could be an increased emphasis on local retail, neighborhood amenities, and delivery services to serve residents working from home. • The Comprehensive Plan can adopt flexible land use policies to accommodate the changing work dynamics, e.g., mixed -use developments can create co -working spaces within residential areas. Area Profiles The Consultant team assessed a set of neighborhoods and conducted a series of Neighborhood Community meetings to understand the opportunities and challenges in each area. These discussions help to inform plan alternatives and will underpin future policy development. The profiles below are not intended to be comprehensive of the Community Meetings. All Community Meeting Presentations are available on the City of Edmonds website, including "key themes." A. Downtown Key characteristics: • Mixed Use Core • Shifting grid of streets, oriented to waterfront • Variety of lot sizes & historic properties • Ferry traffic and the railway act as barriers to accessing the waterfront Dayton Ave: Looking west 19 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 23 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a e v+ew Centerfor �[ IT -A the Arts -. Arts Corridor Civic Playfield Municipal: Complex \ ' Salish � Main Street - Theater/ Library -Crossing Dayton St - Harbor Treatment Plant. Square c \ \ a � v Marsh F ; City Park 4th Avenue South Streetscape r 20 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 24 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Opportunities Challenges Dayton Ave is a critical connection between the Ferry Traffic and Railroad are barriers to the Waterfront, Downtown, and the transit station. Waterfront. Explore opportunities for streetscape design and infill development. Edmonds downtown is one of the two economic The community's input is conservative on centers of the city. It has the capacity to support facilitating change to downtown: Build on what more economic activity and hence support local is here already, improve what exists, and infill Businesses. Explore the potential for appropriate with new opportunities that maintain existing policies, e.g. modest, strategic height, or density character. bonuses in exchange for desired land uses and public benefits/amenities. How do we create a "Sense of Place" and Vibrancy without change? B. Waterfront The Port of Edmonds is in the southern portion of the city's waterfront. The Port owns and manages 33 upland acres and a small boat harbor and marina, with space for 1,000 boats (approximately 11 acres). Various services and marine -related businesses are located on the Port's properties. Waterfront Today: There are multiple projects planned around the waterfront and the Marina. A brief status update for the projects is summarized below. 21 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 25 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a OEdmonds Crossing New Ferry Terminal Project Cancelled ©Marsh Restoration Dependent on Unocal Property Clean Up © Transfer of Unocal Property Site clean up almost complete OMissing Pedestrian Walkway link Still under litigation ©Bulkhead Reconstruction Construction estimated to begin in 2025 OSound Transit Station Access Projects relayed O BNSF Railway Double Tracking Part of multi year capital investment plan. Timeline unknown QMarina Beach Park improvements Design ano construction occurring 2024 - 2026 (independent Masterplan) With the removal of the Edmonds Crossing project, the comprehensive plan update will include a `vision for the waterfront', including potential changes to land use designation. The Waterfront can be divided into f Area 1: Ferry Terminal Zone Area 2: Salish Crossing & Harbor Square Area 3: Marina & Waterfront Promenade Area 4: Edmonds Marsh 22 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 26 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Area Opportunities Challenges Area 1 • Crafting a new vision for the Ferry • Mitigating Ferry Traffic impacts Ferry Terminal Area Terminal • Improve Public Access to the Waterfront Zone Area 2 • Dayton Street, with pedestrian • Publicly owned parcels with transit and improvements, can be developed as a key parking uses Salish link between Waterfront and Downtown •Strong opposition to increases in height Crossing & . Infill development along Dayton St. allowances reduces the likelihood of Harbor Square private sector investment that can help • More Uses for Salish Crossing Parcel pay for infrastructure upgrades • Existing uses within Harbor Square can be preserved; explore additional uses to support waterfront activity Area 3 • Repair the Marina Seawall and Replace • Regulation barriers to new commercial the Portwalk with a Sustainably development Marina & Designed Surface. (Current Port Waterfront Initiatives) Promenade • Increase Public Enjoyment and Usability of Port Property. Area 4 • Protect & Enhance the Marsh for Future • Transfer of Unocal Property to the City Generations of Edmonds Edmonds . Create Flood Protection Measures to get • Daylighting of Willow Creek Channel Marsh ahead of future sea level rise for Salmon Habitat • Initiate Environmental Restoration • Establish Funds for Marsh Restoration Educational Opportunities C. Westgate Key Characteristics: • Established retail center at the crossroads of 100t1i Ave /Edmonds Way • Central location between Downtown and SR-99 • Serves South Edmonds neighborhoods (instead of traveling Downtown or 1-99) • On Route to and from the ferry terminal • Served by Bus transit 23 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 27 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Opportunities Challenges Explore adding new housing — adjust design Car -oriented, traffic impacts, need for traffic standards to support building forms that can calming measures. Improved pedestrian better integrate with the public realm and networks around the intersection revitalize the neighborhood Explore means encouraging more visible and Steep slopes form a natural boundary around accessible public spaces, e.g., pocket parks, the commercial center, act as a limit on lighting, and landscaping. Consider expansion streetscape and prioritize placing the public realm "up front" at the street edge. Explore the potential for new civic spaces, such as a community center, to act as a broader neighborhood catalyst. D. Five Corners Key Characteristics: • Five -way intersection connects neighborhoods, intersection with iconic roundabout. • Local restaurants, cafes, and services — unique and community -oriented spaces. • Adjacent multi -family. • Node located west of the I-99 corridor, served by bus transit. • Connects to Main Street leading to Downtown. • Serves central Edmonds neighborhoods. 24 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 28 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Opportunities Challenges Create new public spaces, e.g. explore the Need for traffic calming measures. Improved reconfiguration of the 5-corners intersection. pedestrian networks around the main intersection Enhance multi -modal transportation and Concern for universal access, which is extend bike routes. Pedestrian amenities: currently inconsistent throughout the center widen sidewalks and crosswalks; bring forward the natural environment with connections to green spaces and trails. Explore means to ensure future development Surface parking areas detract from the can be oriented to the street edge and place character parking behind. Explore means to attract anchor businesses; increase types of businesses and destinations, e.g. east of roundabout along 212, capturing students from high school Explore select urban development to give Five -Corners a destination and create a "sense of place" E. Firdale Village Key Characteristics: • Originally established in 1966 as an arts center, Firdale Village Shopping Plaza features over 25 businesses operating out of a colonial -style building. • Phoenix Theater and surrounding businesses provide a foundation of social infrastructure and neighborhood culture; Existing buildings offer a unique character. • Serves south Edmonds neighborhoods (instead of traveling Downtown or 1-99); Served by bus transit. 25 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 29 Draft Existing Conditions Memo 7.A.a • Adjacent multi -family residential development. Opportunities Challenges Connect to existing residential land uses with Need for traffic calming measures: improved pedestrian pathways, pedestrian -friendly pedestrian networks, missing sidewalks, attributes on streets stairways. Explore selective housing (re)development, Constrained by steep slopes at one end with some small-scale commercial use at Firdale Village and in selective areas of North Firdale Consider ways to reconfigure/redevelop Missing opportunities to stop and stay, surface parking to create new public space including coffee shops, gathering spaces, or and amenities more cultural destinations Explore selective locations to add affordable housing, mixed -use, and missing middle housing F. North Bowl Key Characteristics • Acts as a gateway location to North Bowl & Seaview residential neighborhoods • Convenient stop with local restaurants, shops, & gas station • Adjacent to Edmonds Elementary School • Views of Puget Sound, Sunlight, with southwest exposure • Bus transit, close drive to Downtown 26 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 30 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Opportunities Challenges Explore policies that "connect" North Bowl Need for traffic calming measures. Improved to existing residential (e.g. pedestrian pedestrian networks around the main pathways) intersection Support community health through Constrained by steep slopes at one end preservation/expanding green space; explore dual use of playfield Explore adding selective density, low-rise Stormwater management, downhill apartments, and other ground -oriented conditions, concern around landslides housing to improve housing equity in the City of Edmonds and support local business Create a new sense of place for the neighborhood along Puget Drive, leverage Elementary School G. Perrinville 27 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 31 7.A.a Draft Existing Conditions Memo Key Characteristics • Newer commercial development in Lynnwood • Unique community character • Steep slopes and forested areas naturally limit this area • Local bus service Opportunities Challenges Build on Perrinville's unique environment to Unsafe pedestrian crossings make a walkable street edge Explore opportunities to add housing choices leveraging the good accessibility to commercial uses in Lynnwood. Highway 99 Subarea Plan Highway 99 occupies a narrow strip of retail and commercial uses bounded by residential neighborhoods. To improve planning for the future of the corridor, the City undertook a subarea planning process, resulting in the adoption of a Highway 99 Subarea Plan. Supported by an extensive public participation process, this plan refined the district concepts for the corridor and provided more in-depth plans for transportation and the built environment, especially its design and relationships to surrounding residential areas. At the time of adoption in 2017, the Subarea Plan was supported by the Planned Action Ordinance (PAO)3. 3 A planned action involves detailed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review and preparation of EIS documents in conjunction with sub -area plans, consistent with RCW 43.21C.031 and WAC 197-11-164 through WAC 197-11- 172. Such up -front analysis of impacts and mitigation measures then facilitates environmental review of subsequent individual development projects. Source: https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/planning/land-use-administration/planned-action 28 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 32 Draft Existing Conditions Memo Future development proposals that are consistent with an adopted planned action ordinance and meet the conditions of the PAO (and will not have impacts that exceed those included in the FEIS) complete a SEPA checklist and are not subject to SEPA appeals when consistent with the planned action ordinance, including specified mitigation measures. However, the PAO was rescinded by the City Council in November 2023. The consultant team has summarized the existing conditions for the subarea plan in the attached appendix. Comprehensive Plan's Influence on Highway 99 Subarea Plan As per the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, the Subarea Plan will be referenced with no significant land use changes to the area within the boundary. However, the plan will explore gaps and potential policy tools to help solve concerns identified by the community for areas adjacent to the subarea plan boundary. 29 PERKINS EASTMAN EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAFT MEMO - 02-08-2024 Packet Pg. 33 7.A.b PERKINS - EASTMAN MEMO McLaughlin, Susan <susan.mclaughlin@edmondswa.gov> Perkins Eastman Architects DPC ate Project Name 2/8/2024 Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update Subject Draft Land Capacity Analysis Methodology From Perkins Eastman s.malu@p@perkinseastman.com To Susan McLaughlin City of Edmonds, Planning & Development Director susan.mclaughlin@edmondswa.gov cc: Jeff Levy, Navyusha Pentakota, Todd Tatum Attachments: None This memo outlines the consultant team's proposed method and assumptions that will be used to develop the City of Edmonds' Land Capacity Analysis' (LCA) for the Everyone Edmonds 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. The method responds to the GMA targets for new jobs and housing and assumes minimum compliance with recently adopted Washington State legislation addressing the region's acute housing shortage: • House Bill 1110 (Increasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family residential detached housing) • House Bill 1337 (Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units) • House Bill 1220 (Supporting emergency shelters and housing through local planning and development regulations.) This bill updates the housing goals of the Growth Management Act to include planning for and accommodating affordable housing. It requires jurisdictions to address moderate, low, very low, and extremely low-income housing in the housing element of the comprehensive plan. It also requires jurisdictions to address racially disparate impacts and displacement in the housing element of the comprehensive plan Sections 1 and 2 of this Memo describe housing requirements. Employment targets are discussed in section 3. 1 Washington State defines the LCA as "a comparison between the collective effects of all development regulations operating on development and the assumed densities established in the land use element." The LCA is how the city measures the number of housing and jobs that would be accommodated by a growth alternative. Packet Pg. 34 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt The Memo is organized as follows: 1.0 Growth Management -Context ................................................................................................2 1.1 City of Edmonds Housing Targets..........................................................................................3 2.0 Housing Capacity Calculations - Closingthe Gap..............................................................6 2. 1 Lower Density Residential Areas............................................................................................7 2.2 Low -Rise and Mid -rise Multi -family Areas..............................................................................8 3.0 Jobs Capacity Overview..............................................................................................................9 3.1 Jobs Capacity and Land Use..................................................................................................10 3.2 Jobs Capacity and Remote and Hybrid Work.....................................................................10 1.0 Growth Management - Context The Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70a) was created to contain urban growth and encourage sustainable development patterns. The stature growth is accommodated within the designated urban growth boundary; the State assigns population and job targets to counties, which are assigned to cities Cities must plan for adequate capacity to meet these targets. The Puget Sound Region is growing rapidly, and housingsupply has not kept pace with demand. This has led to a housing affordability crisis, displacement, homelessness, and hardship for many. Historic patterns of racial exclusion and inequity have also aggravated the crisis.Z,3 To address this, the WA state legislature passed a suite of bills that togetherreduce obstaclesto housing production — with a renewed focus on enabling the types of housing that tend to be more affordable.' These bills both modify the GMA and work in tandem with it. Each city must provide their fair share of housing and jobs capacity to meet the region'sgoal. Municipal Governments are now workingto understand how to apply these bills to their Comprehensive Plan updates. HB 1220 substantially amends the housing -related provisions of the Growth Management Act (GMA). It strengthened the GMA housing goal from "Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population" to "Plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments of the population of this state." It is also important to frame the context for growth. The Comprehensive Plan process is an opportunity to tailor how and where growth occurs to maximize community benefit, foster economic development and to increase quality of life. Tailored growth is critical to achieving the vision for Everyone's Edmonds and the actions outlined in the Edmonds' Climate Action Plan. Additional investment in housing choices and mixed land uses can make healthy lifestyles more feasible by bringing supporting services and 2 https://www.psrc.org/about-us/media-hub/new-report-shows-housing-region-continues-cost-too- much 3 https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/planning/housing/affordable-housing-background 4 https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-insight/july-2023/major-changes-to-washington-housing-laws Packet Pg. 35 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt amenities closer to home and funding street, sidewalk, and park improvements to allow for walking and biking. Growth is also critical foreconomic development, supporting a thriving arts scene and increasing the number and health of local businesses. Additional tax revenue and impact fees can allow for more significant investments in city services. By increasing housing choice and affordability, growth can foster a more diverse and inclusive community. The Comprehensive Plan Goal is to distribute employment and housing equitably. In Edmonds, the City must consider applying this change to its ongoing assumptions about its existing capacity and the affordability level of its housing types — particularly in its single-family residential land use areas. 1.1 City of Edmonds Housing Targets Snohomish County's HO-5 Report (adopted May 2023)5 relates to the City of Edmonds' housing targets Edmonds has 19,000 housing units and a future land supply established in 2021 of 5,148 (see Figure 1).1 Future Land Supply Status Buildable Acres Single- Family Townhouses Multi- Family Senior Apartments Total Pending 17 49 15 561 0 625 Vacant 44 115 7 422 31 575 Partially Used 21 62 0 0 0 62 Redevelopable 231 -24 63 3,508 340 3,887 City 313 201 84 4,491 3711 5148 Figure 1. Source: The Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County report 2023 (HO 5 Report) In this planning cycle, to accommodate population growth, the City must increase its unit capacity by 3,921 for 9,069 housing units. These 9,069 units must be distributed according to the requirements and affordability levels designated in HB 1220 (see Figure 2). For each Snohomish County City, the HO-5 report provides a similar graph. Seven classifications are expressed as a percentage of the median income a household would have to make for housing to be affordable. Housing is considered "Affordable" when a family spends less than 30% of their income on rent or a mortgage. The units of housing that Edmonds must plan at each classification's affordability level are designated atthe top of the column. For more information, reference the HO-5 report, Section 4. a Housing Characteristics and Needs in Snohomish County Report prepared pursuant to Countywide Planning Policy HO-5 by The Planning Advisory Committee of Snohomish County Tomorrow May 2023 https://snohomishcountywa.gov/6039/Housing-Characteristics-and-Needs-Report 6 Snohomish County Buildable Lands Report (2021) see p. 9 httos://snohomishcountvwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/84919/Letter-to-Dept-of-Commerce--Snohomish- County-Buildable-Lands-Report?bid Id= Packet Pg. 36 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt The Department of Commerce translates these housing classification levels into building types. The Department of Commerce guidance also considers how these building types are impacted by the underlying cost of land with separate tables for "moderate cost communities" and "higher cost communities," helping to address disparities at the regional scale. The City of Edmonds falls into the "higher cost community" category due to the high average sale price for a "Moderate Density unit" (townhomes, duplex, triplex, quad) unit at> 120% AMI. Fifty of the most recent "Moderate Density" unit sales in Edmonds average an estimated $720,000, with no sales below $590,000.7 According to the Department of Commerce recommended Fannie Mae calculator, these sale prices would need to be below $400,000 to correspond to a rent or mortgage payment considered affordable at <120% AMI. Figure 3 describes housing types applicable to each income classification. The column titled "Zone Category" definesthe housing type or categories. In contrast, the column titled "Assumed Affordability Level for Capacity Analysis" describes the assumed affordability level of that housingtype to be used in a City's capacity assessment. Note that two rows do not currently apply to Edmonds. Per HB 1110, "Detached Single Family Homes;" in Edmonds are too populous to plan for this density level as a maximum within its residential areas. The second is High-Rise/Tower because Edmonds highest building height is 75' along Highway 99 (corresponding to Mid -Rise Multi -family). Method C: 2020-2044 Housing Allocations by Income, City of Edmonds (Apr-13-2023 PAC) 3 000 2.500 2000 1,500 1479 1000 500 142 126 0 0-30% Non-PSH 0-30% PSH >30-50% >So-80% >80-100% >100-120% >120% Percent Distribution: 21% 1 11% 27% 1 16% 22% 1 2% 1% (of2010-2044 Change) 32% Percent Distribution: 2% 1 0% 8% 1 18% 13% 1 20% 40% (of 2020 Housing Stock) 2% Figure 2. 2023 Housing Characteristics and Needs ReportAppendix G breaks down Edmonds' total housing capacity requirement 9,069 by affordability classification. See: 7 Costs are sourced from townhomes sold in Edmonds between March 2022 and January 2024, Redfin and realtors based in Edmonds with 47 data points. Metric is based on Department of Commerce guidance to reference the rents orsale prices of newly developed homes. Although these costs relative to area median income may decrease overthe 20-year horizon, this is considered by the Department of Commerce to be outside the scope of a Land Capacity Analysis. Vouchers and other ways to subsidize housing, although effectively increasing housing affordability, are also outside the scope of the Land Capacity Analysis. Packet Pg. 37 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt https.11snohomishcountywo. goy/DocumentCenter/View/108870/HO-5-Report--Combin ed-Appendices page G-6. Low Density Detached single family homes Higher income Not feasible at Higher income (>120% (>120%AMI) scale AMI) Moderate Density Townhomes, duplex, triplex, Higher income Not typically feasible Higher income (>120 % quadplex (>120 % AMI) at scale* AMI) Low -Rise Multifamily Walk-up apartments, condominiums Moderate Extremely low, Very income (>80- low, and Low-income Low income (0-80% (2-3-floors) 120 % AMI) (0-80 % AMI) AMI) and PSH Moderate Extremely low, Very Low income (0-80% Mid -Rise Multifamily Apartments, condominiums income (>80- low, and Low-income AMI) and PSH 120%AMI) (0-80%AMI) High-Rise/Tower Apartments, condominiums Higher income Moderate income Moderate income (>120%AMI) (>80-120%AMI) (>80-120%AMI) ADUs (all zones) ADUs on developed residential lots Moderate income (>80- N/A Moderate income (>80-120 % AMI) 120% AMI) Figure3. Department of Commerce Guidebook for Applying HB 1220 - Translating housing type to affordability level (for high cost communities) see: https.11www.commerce.wa.gov/serving- communitieslgrowth-mcinagementlgrowth-mancig men t-topics/planning-for-housing/upd atin q-gma- housing-elements/ Edmonds' designation as a "high -cost community" impacts the required allocation for types of housing units. When matched to income brackets shown in Figure 2, the housing capacity Edmonds must plan for is: • 6,814 units at the Low 0-80% AMI Income level - Low -Rise or Mid -Rise Multi -family, e.g. walk-up apartment buildings — this is the largest category of need in Edmonds. • 2,129 units at the Moderate <80-120%AMI Income level — these may be ADUs. • 126 units at the High -Income level - these may be Moderate Density (duplex, quad, triplex) Edmonds current supply comprises 5,148 units, of which 201 units are single-family detached, 84 units are Moderate Density (e.g., duplex, triplex, quad), and 4,862 units are Low-rise or Mid -Rise Multi -family (walk-up apartments), Note that ADUs were not assessed by the BLR.$ During the 2024 update cycle, the City of Edmonds must provide a net capacity change of the following as shown in Figure 4: • A net increase of at least 1,952 units in the low- or Mid -rise multi -family apartment category. • A net increase of at least 2,129 ADUs, or that are in the Low-rise or Mid -rise multi -family apartment category. 8 Buildable Lands Studies have not assessed the feasibility of ADUs, making this capacity that is effectively unaccounted for. As the City'sgrowth targets reference and build from the County's BLS, the Consultant team proposes to count all ADU capacity created through implementing HB 1337 legislation toward the ADU target. Packet Pg. 38 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt A net increase of at least 42 units that are Moderate density, ADUs, or in the Low-rise or Mid - rise multi -family apartment category. 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 Low -Mid Rise Apmts, Condos ■ Required Units 2129 126 ADUs Existing Capacity (BLR) Figure 4 Net capacity change by Housing type 2.0 Housing Capacity Calculations — Closing the Gap Townhornes, Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex Units To be added* There are two categories of land for which a net change in capacity will be calculated. The first is Edmonds' single-family/low-density Residential land use areas making up much of the City's land area, and the second is its denser multi -family and mixed -use land use areas. Under HB 1110 and 1337, single-family residential/low-density Residential land use area capacity assumptions must shift. Effectively, the State no longer allows one -family detached zoning. As such, Edmonds' single-family residential/low-density residential land use areas may be assumed to have the ability to (re)develop to any one of the following density scenarios: • two additional ADUs in attached or detached configurations • two units in any configuration • four units in any configuration if one unit is affordable, i.e., rented or purchase price restricted and limited to lower income tenants or purchasers These (re)development scenarios are not additive (i.e., a parcel need not have a minimum entitlement of two units in any configuration plus two ADUs). Rather, we assume each parcel has the potential to (re)develop to the minimum provisions of each Bill, but at a "realistic level" of participation by applying a) feasibility/market factors and b) a process that designates and screens out parcels unlikely to have redevelopment potential. A reduction factor has been included to account for potential "double counting" resulting from the interaction between the two calculation methods. Packet Pg. 39 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt Findings' related to local land value, recent real estate transactions, and likelihood/thresholds for (re)developmentguide assumptions aboutwhich and how many of each of the above (re)development scenarios are applicable and can contribute to assumed capacity. The Comprehensive Plan Action Alternatives and Draft Housing Element, now in process, will further modify these assumptions and the City's policy approach to promote particular types of housing growth. A policy framework that identifies and removes barriers to realizing the Land Capacity Analysis is also required per HB 1220. HB 1110 also provides that four units in any configuration are allowable by right in a low -density residential zone within a 1/4 mile of a defined "major transit stop." The City of Edmonds has two SWIFT BRT Stops on Hwy 99 and a Sounder Rail Station that qualify. Edmonds Sounder Rail Station area contains no parcels that would be affected, and the Hwy 99 stop area includes 70 parcels that would be affected. 2. 1 Lower Density Residential Areas Method and Assumptions for calculating a new capacity — ADUs: 1. Identify all single-family residential land use designated parcels. 2. Conduct Screening based on the Buildable Land Report (BLR) and Department of Commerce Guidance: o Remove environmentally critical areas (as designated in 2021 Snohomish County BLR). o Remove publicly owned and tax-exempt parcels (as identified in BLR, such as schools, parks, and churches). 3. Conduct high-level feasibility screening; remove parcels with less than 6,000 SF11 of buildable area remaining after deducting environmentally critical areas. 4. Apply capacity of two (2) ADUs on remaining parcels (minimum allowed per HB 1337). 5. Reduce the capacity of resultant ADUs by 90% by applying the 10% maximum "participation rate." The Department of Commerce has set this rate and accounts for feasibility considerations not already captured by this method, as well as a reasonable upper limit of the ratio of property owners who would be interested in redevelopment. Method and Assumptions for calculating a new capacity assumption - Moderate Density (duplex, triplex, quad) capacity: 1. Identify Single Family land use areas. 2. Conduct Screening based on BLR and Department of Commerce Guidance: o Remove environmentally critical areas (as designated in 2021 Snohomish County BLR) o Remove publicly owned and tax-exempt parcels (as identified in BLR, such as schools, parks, and churches) 3. Conduct feasibility screening: Remove parcels with less than 4,000 SF of buildable area 9 Forum Placemaking (consultant) market research 10 Assumed effective lot area needed to add two ADUs to a parcel with an existing principal structure, retaining reasonable lot coverage and tree retention restrictions. Lot area needed to add one ADU is assumed to be within the margin of the participation rate, and how specific development regulations would affect feasibility. Packet Pg. 40 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt remaining" 4. Remove parcels with an existing land value exceeding $450,000.12 5. Apply capacity of two (2) units for each remaining parcel (e.g. duplex). 6. Subtract existing units.13 7. Reduce capacity by 5%14. This factor accounts for any unique interactions between site conditions, market, and development regulations that hinder site feasibility. 2.2 Low -Rise and Mid-rise15 Multi -family Areas The following outlines the method to calculate a net capacity change within existing Multi -family and Mixed -Use areas. The method distinguishes between areas that are proposed for change in Action Alternatives and Low-rise and Mid -Rise multi -family areas that will not be affected by Action Alternatives. The methodology follows these general steps: • For parcels without change in a proposed land use alternative, apply capacity assumptions in the BLR. For parcels where a change is proposed, and there is already current capacity assumed in the BLR, identify net capacity changes by removing existing capacity and adding "ideal proposed capacity" building from market research related to the new land use designation (see tables 2 and 3 following). A "net capacity" change will count toward closing the capacity gap. For parcels where a change is proposed and no current capacity is assumed in the BLR, confirm if the change would make redevelopment feasible. If so, assume an "ideal proposed capacity." If not, use the current BLR assumption of zero capacity. Edmonds' Market Studies have been conducted to provide the following development feasibility thresholds and yields associated with Low-rise and Mid -rise multi -family development. Figure 5 below shows the assumed density yield associated with multi -family (re)development by building height. Height limit can be used to approximate density yield on a D/U basis. Figure 6 shows assumed thresholds forthe maximum parcel purchase price that could be feasibly re -developed to the associated height. Figure 5 — Assumed DU/Acre by Height _ Floors DU/Ac. "Assumed minimum area to achieve a redevelopment of the principal structure to duplex, accounting for reasonable lot coverage and tree retention restrictions. 12 Parcels over $450,000 are screened from the capacity calculation. These parcels are assumed to be beyond the threshold forfeasibility, e.g. land cost is too expensive to allow for redevelopment to duplex per consultant economic research. 13 This step assumesthe ability to create a duplex by either removing an existing single-family home and building a duplex or expanding or dividing an existing single-family home. 14 Consultant's professional judgment 15 Low-rise and Mid -rise classification for the Apartments and condos is an intensity classification, not construction type. Packet Pg. 41 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt 3 36 4 70 5 109 6 140 (Source: Consultant Market Economic Research, Forum Placemaking). Figure 6— Feasibility Threshold Floors $/SF 3 <$34 4 <$57 5 <$80 6 <$103 (Source: Consultant Market Economic Research, Forum Placemaking) Low-rise and Mid -rise Multi -family Method and Assumptions: 1. Identify Eligible Land Use Areas: o Currently, multi -family or mixed -use properties are being redesignated in away to impact future capacity significantly. o Land use area not currently designated multi-family/mixed-use, redesignated to an eligible multi -family and mixed -use type. 2. Subtract capacity associated with proposed land use designation changes may reduce development capacity from what is assumed by the BLR. 3. Conduct screening: o Remove environmentally critical areas (as designated in 2021 Snohomish County BLR). o Remove publicly owned and tax-exempt parcels (identified in BLR, not countable toward capacity per BLR and Department of Commerce guidance). 4. For areas with development potential identified per the BLR, apply density yield assumptions corresponding to the proposed height limit (Figure 5). 5. For areas designated as not re -developable per the BLR, apply a threshold test to confirm if the parcel may become re -developable under the new designation (Figure 6). If it becomes re - developable, apply density yield assumptions (Figure 5). 3.0 Jobs Capacity Overview Edmonds must provide a total capacity of 3,058jobs. The Snohomish County Tomorrow steering committee set the growth target and now exists in the Snohomish County Code. The city must provide capacity to meet this target to comply with state growth management statutes. Per the Snohomish County Buildable Lands Study, Edmonds has an existing capacity for 2,548jobs. Therefore, Edmonds must show a net addition in capacity for 510 jobs for the 2024-2044 planning period. A combination of two factors will meet this net new capacity. The first is calculating the change in capacity associated with proposed land use changes. This is discussed in section 3.1. The second is calculating the difference in capacity not associated with land use — that is, adequate capacity associated with workingfrom home. This is discussed in section 3.2. Due to the large job capacity created this way, land use policy decisions regarding employment (includingthe future land use map from which zoning Packet Pg. 42 7.A.b PERKI NS EASTMAt will be derived) will be driven by the city's economic development goals rather than meeting capacity requirements. The actual capacity change of a proposed future land use alternative will be calculated by combining the net capacity change from future land use changes described in section 3.1 and the remote and hybrid work strategy described in section 3.2. 3.1 Jobs Capacity and Land Use The method for calculating job capacity, much like the method for calculating housing capacity, starts with assumed capacity per the Buildable Lands Report (BLR). Then, for parcels where a change in future land use is identified, a change in net jobs capacity is calculated for those parcels if they are considered (re)developable. For more information on how a parcel is considered (re)developable and therefore countable toward capacity, please see section 2.2 of this memo. Ground floor retail is assumed to accommodate 10jobs per acre for capacity associated with low-rise and mid -rise re -development. This figure is based on the yield of recent local mixed -use developments. 3.2 Jobs Capacity and Remote and Hybrid Work Supporting work from home is a critical part of Edmonds' growth strategy, accomplishing multiple objectives, including encouraging sustainable transportation, supporting local businesses, and growing vibrant neighborhood centers. As local amenities and quality of life increase, a segment of Edmonds residents will continue to choose hybrid and remote work in the coming decades. There are twofactors that contribute to employment capacity created through remote work. The first is employment capacity effectively created — and filled - by remote workers as new residents move to Edmonds. The second is current work from home capacity that has not yet been accounted for in growth planning. The population of Edmonds is expected to grow by more than 13,000 between 2020 and 2044. Edmonds labor participation rate is assumed to be 60%, similar to the current statewide average of 65% (It is assumed to be lower due to the relatively large proportion of retirees). This implies that the number of employed Edmonds residents is expected to grow by more than 7,800 over the next two decades. Considering the current trends, many new residents will work from home. Figure 8: Employment growth by demographic trends Population growth, 2020-2044 13,113 Labor Participation Rate 60% Growth in the number of employed Edmonds Residents, 2020- 2044 7,868 Source: Labor Participation Rate: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, https.Ilfred.stlouisfed. orq/seriesILBSNSA53 Packet Pg. 43 7.A.b Work from home rates vary widely across the country. Large metro areas with high employment rates in professional and technology fields, such as Puget Sound, Portland, and the San Francisco Bay Area, have high rates of remote work. In contrast, smaller cities and rural areas have low rates of remote work. Figure 9: Share of workers age 16- Source: Economic Innovation Grou, - U.S. Census Bureau; https.Ileig.( PERKI NS EASTMAt <6.9% 6.9%-9.9% 0 9.9%-13.2% N 13.2%-17.1% 0 17.1%-21.9b 0 21.9%-28.8% ■ >- 28.8% Snohomish County (Southwest) --Edmonds, Lynnwood & Mountlake Terrace Cities PUMA; Washington wor C In 2022, data from the American Community Survey (ACS) / U.S. Census Bureau indicated that 25.3% of workers in the Edmonds area were working from home or working remotely. Assuming contingencies and changes in trends, we assume that work from home rates in the future (2044) will be about 20%, down from 25% today. According to the Economic Innovation Group, "[ACS] data shows remote work is stable over the last year [2021 to 20221, and if anything, has increased slightly. There is no sign that return -to -office is gaining steam on a national scale." Packet Pg. 44 CONCEPTUAL GROWTH ALTERNATIVES March 6, 2024 7.A.c y Packet Pg. 46 Creating 15-minute neighborhoods Most daily necessities and services can be easily reached by a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or public transit ride. It emphasizes mixed land use, pedestrian -friendly infrastructure, and efficient public transportation systems to create vibrant and livable urban environments. To support mobility for people, not just vehicles; the city is moving towards implementing Multi -modal Level of Service (M M LOS). By incorporating MMLOS, Edmonds can better prioritize investments in transportation infrastructure, promote sustainable and equitable transportation options, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents and visitors • Offices Walk/ bike facilities Daily Needs, Amenities s v � Outdoor faci I ities Schools Open Spaces Businesses Activity spaces Community spaces for events & gathering 7.A.c Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I I Packet Pg. 47 _ CU a m N _ CL E 0 tU N d CU L a� a 3 0 c� d m J x �a 0 M c N s a c E a E "Centers" 8 • vision • PI-, C r% I r% ^ ll T I r% r% r "Centers" Existing Attributes 1. Potential for redevelopment (underutilized) to meet community goals + enhance public realm 2. Location has retail and other commercial businesses. 3. Moderate scale existing multifamily residential land uses 4. Potential for good multimodal access with existing transit service "Hubs" Existing Attributes 1. Potential for redevelopment (underutilized) to meet community goals + enhance public realm 2. Smaller scale, includes some mixed land uses, e.g. retail or commercial businesses 3. May include low rise apartments or missing middle housing 4. Potential for good multimodal access with ...•••. Bus Transit Routes existing transit service Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Hub ---------------------------------------------- Perrinville� :; North Bowl ,E 3• ........ ................(�. Downtown/ Waterfront Activity Cent r Five Corners Westgate .�'......�:'���'•.. Firdale North (%; Firdale Village East Seaviei TEMP Highwa Subare Discussed at Neighborhood meetings in December 2023. Packet Pg. 48 5 EDMN, Growth Alternatives will: Prntntvr Explore adjustments to land use designations to introduce 3-4 floors mixed use, mid -rise residential as appropriate. Explore Five floor mixed -use with incentives. Low Scale M ulti- family Apartments or condominiums (2-3 floors) Low Scale Apartments or condominiums (w/ Mixed -Use retail/commercial/offices on ground floor in select locations) (3-4 floors) Mid Scale M ixed- Apartments or condominiums w/ Use retail/commercial/offices ground floor in select locations (4-5 floors) 9, r-I -� 0& JIW- r P7 L 7.A.c ------------------------------------------ City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 49 a m .N c a� L Q- °aL s EDM�N P rntntvr Growth Alternatives will: Explore land use changes to enable a more diverse land use mix, with some smaller scale retail, and residential 3 floors. • Explore four floors mixed -use with incentives. Low Scale Multi- Apartments or condominiums (2-3 floors) family Low Scale M ixed-Use Apartments or condominiums (w/ retail/commercial/offices on ground floor in select locations) (3-4 floors) MIC 7.A.c ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 50 7.A.c Q Packet Pg. 51 °aL s EDM�N r-I 11 11 7.A.c w City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 52 -E EVERY�N r Vision PI 40 Ah An This alternative is non -compliant with Washington State Growth Management Act requirements. Neighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Transit Routes Bus Stop • •� High Capacity BRT Route — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Downtown/ Waterfront Activity Center _ R IL .y _ Olyp*k V � LO E O U to > L rt+ s 3� O 0 d qq J Main St. r: M 212th St. e � a M _ 2Mh A C i = m � � 2L Highway Q e 22sth sr Subarea c - II E v Q Packet Pg. 53 Alternative AVVisio, • PI 'oceFocused Grc Neighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Neighborhood Center Mid -scale mixed -use: Apartments or condos with retail/ 4-5 Floors commercial/offices on ground floor in select locations Neighborhood Hub Low -scale mixed -use: Apartments or condos with retail/ 2-3 Floors commercial/ offices on ground floor in select locations Medical District Expansion 4-5 Floors 15 Minute Neighborhoods Most daily necessities and services can be easily -3/4 Mile reached by a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or transit from any point in the neighborhood. Transit Oriented Housing pyn,picView D►.; ............., .,. Downtown/ Waterfront Medical District Activity Center, Expansion --- ---------- Five Corners Main Stti.,, .. ..i . .. _ q .• 22mh St. -- Westgate h St.'. Transit Routes connecting the Centers and Hubs . --—————————————— — — — — —— 4 Bus Stop } ■■y • High Capacity BRT Route Firdale Village I 7.A.c a m N c Q a E 0 U a Q Q s . w. . 3• C7 �,• J • � 2 Highwa ' Subarei y 0 Q E U -- a 1 Packet Pg. 54 7 ernative 7.A.c EDMONpS Distributed Growth a m Neighborhood Residential01ypic view a) (Housing Bills Compliance) Perrinvillef m a Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, E 0 quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, U cottage style and courtyard apartments -- v, North Bowl W Neighborhood Center East Seavie, L '. 11 .. it Mid -scale mixed -use: Apartments or condos with retail/ 3-4 Floors „6t,� = '111a .. a commercial/offices on ground floor in select locations s ; Downtown/ 3 Neighborhood Hub Waterfront Medical District ;' 0 Activity Center �.: Expansion Low -scale mixed -use: Apartments or condos with retail/ 3-4 Floors - �': ------- commercial/ offices on ground floor in select locations ^' Five Corners J nwinsrti.. ........ ...,..i� Medical District Expansion 3-4 Floors ". ............. 15 Minute Neighborhoods M Highwa Most daily necessities and services can be easily 22Mhn subaree '-3/4 Mile reached by a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or transit from E any point in the neighborhood. Westgate Q Transit Oriented Housing hn• E Transit Routes connecting the Centers and Hubs - Q _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bus Stop Firdale North ' + �,.. High Capacity BRT Route ... Packet Pg. 55 Firdale Village °aL s EDM�N 7.A.c e Afti� \ ■ rAft I A& A: Focused Growth Areas of Change Majority of residential capacity is allocated to create vibrant, mixed use "Neighborhood Centers." Neighborhood Commercial shifts to Mixed -Use Residential. Centers expand in areas of limited impact. • Introduce opportunity for targeted capacity to create smaller mixed residential Neighborhood Hubs at a moderate scale 01I1[W B: Distributed Growth • Moderate increase in capacity in Neighborhood Centers, centers do not expand. • Growth is distributed more broadly within the City. Moderate increase in capacity in Neighborhood hubs Housing Typologies • Mixed -Use Residential introduce max 5 Mixed -Use Residential introduce max 4 floors (4 floors base with 1 bonus floor) floors (3 floors base with 1 bonus floor) within all identified Neighborhood Centers within Neighborhood Centers • Mixed -Use and Multi -family (2-3 floors) Mixed -Use and Multi -family (3-4 floors) within Neighborhood Hubs within Neighborhood Hubs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 56 ���� 5 EDM0N, 0ATAIS [OR 1 N IZAM I I I:I I@ F:11 \TLVZOS I I I [in = Areas of Change Alt A. Focused Growth (units) Centers 1600 Hubs 200 Medical Center Expansion 1000-1200 TOTAL 2700-3000 Pcrrinwillc R% Fact RMnIAG\A/ Firda North Bo East Seavi( 18% Perrinville, 11% Firdale North, 15% North Alt B: Distributed Growth (units) 1000-1200 2700-3000 7.A.c Alt A: Focused Growth Alt B: Distributed Growth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Metrics are approximate, conceptual onlyand subject to change with further study. City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan update I I Packet Pg. 57 E 0 U °aL s EDM�N, 1. Be consistent with the GMA, PSRC Vision 2050, and Snohomish County countywide planning policies 2. Implement State Housing Bills 3. Create opportunities for the City to achieve Community's vision Am • Edmonds is a charming and welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all with vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe streets, parks, and a thriving arts scene shaped in a way to promote healthy lifestyles, climate resiliency, and access to the natural beauty of our community." 7.A.c ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 58 7.A.c y Packet Pg. 59 °aL s EDMON Ir�1Ti11'�1req Opportunityto leverage Edmonds Creative Arts District status: • Incentivize "Live -work" land uses along Dayton Street and Arts Corridor. • Live -work spaces can vary in scale from mixed - use developments with residential units above ground -floor shops to smaller home offices or studios. • They are proposed to be flexible to accommodate a range of business types, including creative industries, professional services, and artisanal production. Single Family Residential Multi -family Housing Commercial W, Downtown Core Retail Arts Corridor Bus Stop ■MP City Park I Arts Corridor Live -work 7.A.c (3 Floors) Multi-famil, (3 Floors) a m Civic Field N W L Edmonds Library Q and Francis Anderson p Center () Main St. Dayton St.. Dayton St. Live -work (3 Floors) Multi -family (3 Floors) Packet Pg. 60 1 °aL s EDMON Ir�1Ti11'�1req Opportunityto support Downtown's vibrancy • Downtown population supports a variety of businesses and services, including shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions. • Edmonds' downtown is already a 15-minute neighborhood. By adding more multi -family adjacent to existing multi -family uses, more residents can easily access amenities and services, leading to improved public health outcomes and a higher quality of life. • The plan is exploring expansion of multi -family land uses near City Park and along Wh Avenue. Single Family Residential Multi -family Housing Commercial W, Downtown Core Retail Arts Corridor Bus Stop ■MP City Park I Arts Corridor Live -work 7.A.c (3 Floors) Multi-famil, (3 Floors) a m Civic Field N W L Edmonds Library Q and Francis Anderson p Center () Main St. Dayton St.. Dayton St. Live -work (3 Floors) Multi -family (3 Floors) Packet Pg. 61 1 • I •I• Oro rW I Opportunityto encourage better transitions into residential neighborhoods • Explore a strategy of shifting heights within the subarea plan boundary to enable a transition zone. • It entails increasing the heights allowance for the land parcels adjacent to Highway 99 from 75' to 85' and reducing the maximum heights for the parcels beyond Highway 99 adjacency to 55'. • This will not impact the net growth capacity of Highway 99 subarea but create better design outcomes for the residential areas next to the subarea. Highway 99 Subarea Plan Boundary Max Ht - 75' Transit Oriented Housing 4 Housing units on parcels within 1/4 mile radius of BRT Stop 212th St. Variable heights ~-J within subarea ` boundary to create / transition zone r x I 1 r—a I � • I j I 1 I I I l O Packet Pg. 62 VERY�NE'S E � r r .. . Vision PI No Action Neighborhood Residential i (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments I { Existing: 3 - 4 floors I A. • e A _ Mixed -Use Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family School • Bus Stops Alt A: Focused Growth 22BI IN 7.A.c C . a Alt 6: Distributed Growth Q. E O U C1 EXPANSION: Enable 4 floors mixed -use Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and Q subject to change with further study. --———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I I Packet Pg. 63 -E EVERY�N r Plan Nei .Vision . No Action Neighborhood Residential i (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments �: Alt A: Focused Growth Existing: 3 floors (25'+) \ all Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family School Bus Stops Enable 5 floors :AR911 2 [: Alt 6: Distributed Growth Enable 4 floors 7.A.c E O U 212thSt. 212thSt. . 212th St. dl owr ] C EXPANSION: Enable 3 EXPANSION: Enable 4 _ £ floors multi -family / floors multi -family mixed- s mixed -use use i Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and < subject to change with further study. • — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update Packet Pg. 64 1 -E EVERY�N r r � . vision � F� "ndical Ll No Action Neighborhood Residential i (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Existing: 3 floors (25'+) Medical Uses Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family School Bus Stops ore I a R"01 10 Alt A: Focused Growth EXPANSION: Enable _ Fnahle 5 floors Alt 6: Distributed Growth EXPANSION: Enable 4 floors mixed -use FYI 7.A.c Enable 4 floors IF " VW a:- CL E O U L 220th St. IOfh St. E L ESPERANCEJ _T - I CU V r EXPANSION :Enable EXPANSION :Enable a 3 floors multi -family 4 floors mixed -use --------------------------------------------------------- Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update Packet Pg. 65 subject to change with further study. 7.A.c EDM00 DD -Sr No Action Neighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments k Existing: 3 floors (25'+) Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family School • Bus Stops 14001014 Alt A: Focused Growth Enable 3 floors multi -family / mixed -use a ri i A �. FIRDALE VILLAGE: Enable 5 floors 0 Enable 4 floors multi -family / mixed -use a FIRDALE VILLAGE: Enable 5 floors •[:1[: IL m — Alt 6: Distributed Growth U) a E O U N d EXPANSION: Enable 3 floors multi -family - -- -; Q s 3 0 C7 m J L to x 0 M C d E -- _ t V Q r•+ C O E s �a w r Q ---------------------------------------------------------- Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update Packet Pg. 66 subject to change with further study. -E EVERY�N r r � vlslon ri No Action FNeighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments I. Existing: 3 floors (25'+) vl� 196th St. L:! Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family School — - — Bus Stops i7i►C�Tii7owl 70 Alt A: Focused Growth Enable 3 floors multi -family / mixed -use = E� Alt 6: Distributed Growth Enable 4 floors multi -family / mixed use V Q E v a 7.A.c E O U 196th St. / :3 `--- $ Q L i r EXPANSION: Enable 3 floors d multi -family / mixed -use r Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and Q subject to change with further study. • — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 67 5 ODMON a 10121 0I0] 1210ISIS No Action FNeighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family School Bus Stops e7M Alt A: Focused Growth Enable 3 floors multi -family / mixed -use 0 d .Q E Ah Alt 6: Distributed Growth Enable 4 floors mixed-,1- a 7.A.c Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and Q subject to change with further study. --—————————————————————————————————————————————————————— City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 68 G L 5 EDMONp a101210I0]0210ISIO No Action FNeighborhood Residential (Housing Bills Compliance) Middle housing: Duplexes, Triplexes, ADUs, townhomes, quadplexes (only with one affordable unit), stacked flats, cottage style and courtyard apartments Existing: 3 floors (25'+) Neighborhood Commercial Multi -Family School Bus Stops emW: Alt A: Focused Growth Fnahla '3 flnnrc miilti-family / :r:ILYi1Alk : 7.A.c w (Temp) a m Alt B: Distributed Growth - Enable 4 floors m 196th St. Enable 3 floors multi -family E mixed -use r Metrics are approximate, conceptual only and Q subject to change with further study. • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Update I Packet Pg. 69 5 EDMOND i.rpI,.Fl Capz Areas of Change Centers Hubs Medical Center Expansion TOTAL Firda North Bo •1111•Y. Alt A: Focused Growth (units) me� ' 1000-1200 2700-3000 Pcrrinwilic R% Fact RMnIAG\A/ Alt A: Focused Growth • East Seavi( 18% Perrinville, 11% Firdale North, 15% North Alt B: Distributed Growth (units) 1000-1200 2700-3000 Alt B: Distributed Growth 7.A.c ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Metrics are approximate, conceptual onlyand subject to change with further study. City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan update I I Packet Pg. 70 QUESTIONS ? COMMENTS?. Email us @ everyonesedmonds@edmondswa.gov For more updates, visit edmondswa.gov/everyonesedmonds 8.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 03/6/2024 Planning & Development Department 2024 Work Plan Staff Lead: Mike Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation This is an informational briefing. Staff welcomes the Planning Board's comments on the Planning & Development Department 2024 work plan. Narrative Susan McLaughlin, Planning & Development (P&D) Director will present the P&D's 2024 work plan, including highlights from 2023. A presentation of the 2024 work plan is provided in Attachment 1. Attachments: Attachment 1 - 2024 Planning & Development Work Plan Packet Pg. 72 8.A.a U~� 1590 Work Plan 2C.- Planning & Development Department Ca Packet Pg. 73 8.A.a ABOUT US The Planning & Development Department is responsible for: • Land use information and approvals • Building permit review and assistance • Long-range City and Regional Planning • Building inspection • Coordination of development review processes, development standards • Enforcement of the Community Development Code Agip Packet Pg. 74 ca ORGANIZAT11 CHART Adminis- Assisi Michelle Code Planners Urban Forest Urban Design Senior Permit Development Senior Planner (I-T) Associate Planner Tristan Sewell Planner Planner Coordinators Senior Planner Jeff Levy Denise Nelson Mike Clugston Amber Brokenshire Rose Haas Vacant Navyusha Pentakota Christina Barson 8.A.a nation Building Inspector Eric Carter Building Inspector Les Krestel ca Packet Pg. 75 Mission Statement We foster a sustainable, safe, and vibrant community for the people of Edmonds today and for generations to come. We guide equitable growth in alignment with the vision outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Our work elevates quality of life and preserves our community's natural resources by prioritizing the safety, quality, and affordability of the built environment. We are committed to acting with integrity and honesty, serving all members of the community in a responsive, consistent, and respectful manner. 8.A.a 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS ca a� c c a a L 2Q 7 E Q. Q 0 CD a N O N Q Packet Pg. 77 8.A.a MAJOR PLANNING APPROVALS Housing Hope, MADRONA HIGHLANDS I EDMONDS Pine Park townhouse/workspace development proposed, 614/615 51h Ave Main Street Commons, 550 Main Street Edmonds NOVA Daycare 21010 76th Ave W r ca --,0 Oak Heights Elementary - Learning in a Park Packet Pg. 78 GREEN BUILDING Join Edmonds s Planning and Development department for refreshments to learn about green building incentives from experienced professionals. Panelists include representatives from the Master Builders of King and Snohomish County and neighboring jurisdictions. For more information, email greenbuilding 3 edmondma. gov CLIMATE CHAMPIONS EDMUNDS CITY OF EDMONDS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 202: MARCH 2O23 8.A.a TITLE 19 UPDATES ca Packet Pg. 79 8.A.a REIMAGINING in progress ...To be continued in 2024 M.— VX E_— Tenors 1 i � slnssw � i � n i I I Btigt �1■ i.._.._.._.._.._. _. ..._..� �\ Edo Ir>Yo to Figure 1: Green Street Network Map (see Appendix page it for full sized map) Green Streets EDMONDS STREET AND PUBLIC SPACE TYPOLOGIES City of Edmonds Street Types tLID.— Regional Connector - SR 99 — Regional Connector - SR 104 — Mixed Use Neighborhood Street Commercial People Street Neighborhood Corridor Street Active Street e Residential Slow Street Dead End Street 1 City Boundary County Boundary Neighborhood Business Districts I Y 1 3EC--:aC 1 .777 " u _ow - . woodway _ .t�akcB�lling� Frtlxre �r P StreetNew .. .• - EDMONDS GREENWAY An uninterrupted , safe , active loop that connects schools ,recreational spaces in and around the city. -�wg� .,• Pxsxosss GxrMwxr Xuxss Wxxxr P,xx Msasxwxxrs Nusx Pxxx Nxixss iis[uxos M...."Purnlw Msaxswsi .1xix-All N.+ruxu AxvS Musowou[Hiux St'x�sl � �+r� F r y PMx _xN •-S E arrxxr — Bxxcxsm Wx xs Noxr. :- — scNNxxx„mLaxr r ft.— lux xs Sxu, S E S S [ bill/ a I 101 -1 ST Pli `• p o11—Nu. - E MAx NxNn�:- roxxrsr x -�- r �lmlrl� ID I t ; wooxw.rtnxe Y hS Multi -Use Network ca 8.A.a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRESS OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT ✓ Gap Analysis ✓ Scoping ✓ Finalized Vision Statement ✓ Summer Outreach (Popsicles in the Park) ✓ Existing Conditions study ✓ Neighborhood Meetings ✓ 7 Planning Board Meetings ✓ 4 Council Presentations ..� � Help Plan How Our City Grows! '• 'l loin us foraneigM1bo meeting on tM1e ;'�'.••� . CompreM1enslve Plan UP UptlMe! pon emberC -Oecember13, 3033 /�xM Locebon . 650 Main St. lEtl antls Plaza, a�ern3ro�,r."euMnlary.ntoe,.smeryrles iry , %!. p v+esetg_etannmo�Ti— "I'll"r m MMe psertlpnae a nvgnbornaaa wnn9s rovmurvmetllw�. 9•.,1:—'I�; li<S�s ;'. rene lnevewez a�a esp miarisaourres rs. nre Caows .. �q.,.mn Qr®. e+s meetingau eiuuss'. HI91MeY99 Flraeie ' ,,3�.�1y.�,• tlegnbon oa sosaraes • omry eo.Is.oa opportoomesror mwre rneeowl 4.ra JWL�LJ .'r' WX 1M*A amlea gaeeae eoolane..rY�es<amooasareamooa.wa.yw. loM.p:FIIM�. NIX&. ereryeneseamenasoeamenaswe Bev. ' .. �, `/{(�' p®� '4'•., �golWIIehN ereryvnesnimonaseeamonaswe0w4491M SN319W44. e : =,�a.x.tl�ean.rom..Ip.e.ea.e�ne�tlm.nasaeam.�,w.�m, �,�,tl{: The City of Edmonds is Updating it's Comprehensive Plan Help Plan How Your City Grows over the Next 20 years Between Mgust<ana Seplember lg M City sd Ong pubic feeabacb w ft rope ollne Canprebenvvenanana IME menollmpacl SlakmeN (EIS)mrougM1asenes ofmm—.r , t p p erasesa—fi,elemal IeetlbaG. Vourfeetlback e,il neap s^ape pno www.etlmontlswa.govl eryonesetlmontls� �0'x'wwF� 1 06 a Packet Pg. 82 8.A.a LANDMARK 99 OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT ✓ Option to purchase ✓ Three Conceptual frameworks ✓ Potential Master Planning ✓ Two Community meetings ✓ Explore future project's feasibility ✓ 5 Council Presentations ✓ Signed amendments to the June option agreement ion ca Packet Pg. 83 8.A.a HOUSING BILLS HB 1337: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) • Allows two ADUs per lot in any combination of attached/detached units • Caps impact fees at 50% of SFR • Prohibits owner occupancy and frontage Improvement requirements • ADUs can be sold as condo unit • Must allow at least 1.000 sf units up to 24 feet in height • Housing Commission Recommendation • Allow one attached or detached ADU per lot Fee Image Credit City of Saint Paul. MN o 1.o Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Update WEBINAR HB 1293: Design Review and Standards • City may only utilize clear and objective design standards • Design review process must be conducted concurrently with other permit reviews and be limited to one public meeting • Planning Board factored this into their recommendation on CG ordinance • Housing Commission Recommendation • Focused on MFR design standards • Guidance Included somewhat subjective language that would need to be excluded from clear and objective standards Design Review lot Major Projects h4lsle ttea ON— Inc•.. ------------------ ctlfelM District -Based Design Review Process HB 1110: Middle Housing • Requires city to allow 2 units per lot on most lots that allow for detached SFR (exemptions for critical areas) • Requires 4 units per lot within i,. mile of BRT/Sounder or at least 1 affordable unit • May not require design standards and +t t 1; �r �•�•� review process different from SFR l 4VA y t • Limits or exempts parking requirements in �,.•a..�. certain situations • ADUs can help meet density requirements Image Credit Opticos Design Inc • Housing Commission Recommendations • rulow duplexes in RS zones via phased approach (25s every five years) • Explore new middle housing zone near neighborhood business districts. transit. and nigh employment areas CODE MODERNIZATION ca to Packet Pg. 84 8.A.a 2024 WORK PLAN- anticipated completion Project Name Staff Lead Title 19 Updates* L Bjorback Critical Aquifer Recharge Area** M Clugston Tree Canopy Goal** J Levy Ongoing Minor Code R Haas Amendments - Quarterly* Permit Review Enforcement Cases M Clugston/L Bjorback D Gooding Project Name Staff Lead Reimagining Street S McLaughlin Tree Plan** Green Building L Bjorback Incentive Program** Tree Canopy Goal** J Levy DADU code R Haas amendments** Climate -related code T Sewell amendments** Project Name Staff Lead • Reimagining Street N Pentakota Typologies* • Reimagining N Pentakota Activation Permit Structure * • Climate champion T Sewell series/public art Project Name Staff Lead • Comprehensive S McLaughlin Plan** • Landmark 99** S McLaughlin • Permit review A Brokenshire process revisions (per SB 5290)** • Design Review J Levy Modifications (per HB 1293)** • Tree Code M Clugston Updates** a c Packet Pg. 85 8.A.a CODE UPDATES Project Name- DADU Code Amendment Staff Lead: Rose Haas Project Objective: Increase housing options in residential zones by allowing detached accessory dwelling units in single-family zones and aligning current ADU regulations with state requirements per House Bill 1337. Anticipdted Adoptiorh. June 2024 Budget: Staff time ca Packet Pg. 86 8.A.a CODE UPDATES Project Name: Minor Code updates Staff Lead Rose Haas Project Objective- Increase the legibility of development code through ongoing non -substantive maintenance to ensure language consistency and clarity. Anticipated Adoption: Ongoing Budget: Staff time City Code Community Development.. 72City cials and Personnel _ 16 Zone Districts and Finance = 17 General Zoning Regulations ' 4 Licenses 18 Public Works Requirements 5 Public Safety and Morals 19 Building Codes 6 Health and Sanitation 20 Review Criteria and Procedures 7 Utility Charges and Regulations M."T.M. 21 Definitions 8 Traffic 22 Design Standards 9 Streets and Sidewalks ri",", M. 23 Natural Resources 10 Boards and Commissions 24 Edmonds Shoreline Master Program View All —. View All —. 06 a Packet Pg. 87 CODE UPDATES Project Name: Climate Code Amendments Staff lead: T Sewell Project Objective: to legislate appropriate actions from the 2023 Climate Action Plan Anticipated Adoption: Tentative March 2024 Budget: $25,000 Project Name: Tree code amendments Staff lead: M Clugston *Project Objective: -Establish appropriate limitations to property owner tree removals -Address issues and challenges that have arisen since the existing code was adopted in 2021 with minor code amendments. aSimplifythe existing code so that it is effective and practicalto use. Anticipated Adoption / Implementation: Q4 Budget: TBD 450,000 400,000 N ram Clean Energy 0 350,000 Biil Reductions F 2017 Inventory � CAFE Standards 300,000 Reductions Transportation and O250,000 Land Use Reductions in V7 SEEN Lifestyle and EC 200,000 Consuption Reductions ILI V 150,000 2035 Building and = Target Energy Reductions V 100,000 ram Reduction Gap 50,000 NONE Remaining Emissions 0 Jill r .. -t- Target Emissions #t# # # 4 0,5YEAAS #.i ### i # S•10YEAR5 8.A.a 06 Packet Pg. 88 CODE UPDATES Project Name: Tree Canopy Goal Staff Lead,- J Levy Proiect Obiective: Increase our tree canopy coverage and promote responsible development, not hindering GMA goals with housing density increase. Anticipated Adoption- May 2024 Budget: staff time Project Name; Critical Aquifer Recharge Area(CARA) code amendment Staff Lead M Clugston Project ObjC% 1Vt:* Identify and regulate CARAs as critical areas consistent with the GMA to protect public drinking water supplies from potential contamination and to ensure adequate groundwater availability. Anticipated Adoption • March 2024 Budget: 15K Edmonds has enough available land to substantially increase its tree canopy Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas USDA 8.A.a ca Packet Pg. 89 8.A.a REIMAGINING NEIGHBORHOODS + STREETS Project Name Update to Official Street Map/ Street Typologies Staff Lead S McLaughlin/N Pentakota Proiect Objective,- Conceptualize the future of streets and develop a design that identifies the right-of-way requirements for upcoming streets. This provides guidance for the Complete Streets Ordinance, which will direct right-of-way projects, future city investments, and inform Capital Project decisions. Anticipated Adontion: July 2024 Budget: staff time 3 d SIDEWALK IANDSUPE FLEX LANE SHARED LANE SHARED LANE FLEX LANE LANDSCA E SIDEWALK FURNISHING FURNISHING 6' 6.5' 7' 10' 10' 7' 6.5' 6' L CURB 0.5' 05CURB J ca Packet Pg. 90 8.A.a REIMAGINING NEIGHBORHOODS + STREETS Project Name: Street Tree Plan Staff Lead: S McLaughlin Project Objective: • Defines the street tree and right-of-way tree management objectives of the City • Guides contractors and community members about planting priorities, spacing and placement criteria, species selection, and maintenance objectives • Acts as the authority for managing and caring for street trees Anticipated Adoption: June 2024 Budget: staff time I ca Packet Pg. 91 T 8.A.a REIMAGINING NEIGHBORHOODS + STREETS Project Name: Activation Permit Structure Staff lead: N Pentakota Project Objectiv( Introduce new permit structure to remove barriers to facilitate activation of streets and public spaces citywide Anticipated Adoption. September 2024 Budget: staff time 00. Ca Packet Pg. 92 8.A.a DESIGN REVIEW Project Name: Design Review Modifications (per HB 1293) Staff Lead J Levy Project Objective: Design review with clear and objective regulations for the exterior design except for designated landmarks or historic districts. i4nucipateu iAuoptivn June 2025 Budget; staff time 4 4M 11 tsOki T1lATA Project Name Permit review process revisions (per SB 5290)** Staff Lead A B ro ke n s h i re Project Objective: To Streamline permitting processes Anticipated Adoption: Nov 2024 Budget,- Staff time Design Review for Major Projects Proposed New Review Process Current District -Based Design Review Process Aw ca 'A Packet Pg. 93 8.A.a CLIMATE ACTIONS Project Name: Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Staff Lead T Sewell Project Objective- Earn EPA funding for EV charging infrastructure in partnership with other local governments. Phase II competitive implementation grants passed through via Commerce. AFILlcIpal.trcl Implementation Application due 4/1/24, to be submitted via PSCAA for Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue MSA Budget: staff time CLIMATE _ POLLUTION a. REDUCTION0 GRANTS CL U.S. Environm*ntal Prottction i ...• Packet Pg. 94 8.A.a CLIMATE ACTIONS Project Name: Green Building Incentives Program Staff Lead L Bjorback Project Objective: To incentivize sustainable development practices to reduce Edmonds' GHG emissions from buildings Anticipated Adoption: May/June 2024 Budget: staff time 410BUILTGREE (;�� ca Packet Pg. 95 LANDMARK 99 Staff Lea( S McLaughlin/T Tatum Prniart r)hiective- Strategic Development to provide civic amenities/ community facilities through the establishment of a public -private partnership Anticipated Adoption: • Assignment Agreement - December 31, 2024 • Execute Option Agreement: March 31, 2025 Budget; Approx. 290K (not General Fund) a is-��Y •� i — — �_ 8.A.a \400'p, 49 Packet Pg. 96 8.A.a EVERYONE'S EDMONDS Project Name: Comprehensive Plan Update Staff Leads: S McLaughlin/J Levy/ N Pentakota Project Objective: To set goals, policies and Investment strategies that guide decision making on a wide range of topics and services over a 20-year period Anticipated Adoption: Dec 2024 Budget: Approx 400k Current Growth Capacity source. 2—snahom,sh county Bu-- La— ae Buildable Lands Report Designation Constant/Pending lin mill xedereiwa�ie is Nu: ti w<am - m Mtln 1'-5W a o 1 wrye. � miry 3 ama a r. The city currently has capaft for 5148 housing units The Requirement How to Grow? • Where will growth What form will it How can it be Per the Growth Management Act: : occur? take? harnessed to ■ benefit the city? • Edmonds is projected to grow by 13,000 people over the ■ next twenty years : 14 City of F1 Edmonds currently has capacity for 2,500 jobs. • Zenin` Capacity for 500 jobs must be added �� How to add capacity Ca P Y 1 � for 4000 housing units and 500 jobs? Edmonds has 19,000 housing units and capacity for 5,000. It must increase unit capacity by 4,000 fora total of 9,000 .....................................: s IF - Affordability Element r+ous Mae d,:-ueoa orm�ai musnre uaaa=ity - _ _ e �•�7i• 120 Units 6800 Units Anytype ■ — f ADU Lowrise Midrise 2100 Units = S� „ Any multifamily type - - VA e.g. Duplex, Townhome Cd a Packet Pg. 97 8.A.a Questions? Susan McLaughlin, Director Planning & Development susan.mclaughlin@edmondswa.gov 06 a Packet Pg. 98 9.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 03/6/2024 Extended Agenda Staff Lead: Michael Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Discuss the attached extended agenda. Narrative A special meeting has been added on March 20 for a public hearing on the Comp Plan growth alternatives. Attachments: March 6 Extended Agenda retreat Packet Pg. 99 9.A.a Planning Board Extended Agenda - March 6, 2024 O ri l0 c-I V N V c-I 00 N l0 M r-I O N r, N O c-I V N 00 N N N c-I l0 N O c-I V N V c-I 00 N 0 e-1 c-I CU M N Cil u O M N o z M c-I 'o z 1� N CU o ei c-I aa) 0 Vl N Comprehensive Plan High Level Alternatives D/R D/R D/R Joint Discussion w/EDC on Draft 3 Alternatives D/R Public Hearing on Draft Alternatives PH Draft Preferred Plan and Policy D/R Final Plan and Policy D/R Code Updates Critical Aquifer Recharge D/R Tree Code Update D/R Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (HB 1337 - mid 2025) D/R D/R PH D/R Green Building Incentives I D/R D/R PH Climate Legislative Package I Land use permit timelines (SB 5290 - end 2024) 1 D/R PH Design standards and processes (HB 1293 - mid 2025), including multfamily design standards 1 Middle Housing (HB 1110 - mid 2025) I Long Range Capital Improvement Program/Capital Facilties Plan Tree Canopy Policy I D/R Highway 99 Landmark Site Administrative Election of Officers Planning & Development 2024 Work Plan B Annual Retreat I Planning Board report to City Council D/R B Parks, Recreation & Human Services Report B B KEY I- Introduction & Discussion PH- Public Hearing D/R- Discussion/Recommendation B- Briefing/Q&A R- Report with no briefing/presentation Regular meeting cancelled Future Items Neighborhood Center Plans Code Modernization Projects: 1. Unified Development Code (late 2025) Comp Plan Implementation Highway 99 Community Renewal Program Packet Pg. 100 10.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 03/6/2024 Planning Board Roles & Responsibilites Staff Lead: Mike Clugston Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Michael Clugston Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation N/A Narrative Discussion about the Board's roles and responsibilities, lead by Chair Mitchell. Packet Pg. 101