2016-03-09 Planning Board Packet�1 o� NJI Agenda
Edmonds Planning Board
BRACKETT ROOM
121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020
MARCH 9, 2016, 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Reading / Approval of minutes of 2/24/16
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Training on Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records with the City Attorney
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Growth Patterns & Strategies for Edmonds
8. ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds Planning Board Agenda
March 9, 2016
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Planning Board Agenda Memo
Meeting Date: 03/9/2016
Subject: Reading / Approval of minutes of 2/24/16
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Department: Planning Division
Staff Lead:
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the draft minutes
Narrative
Draft minutes are attached.
Attachments:
PB160224d
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Planning Board Agenda Memo
Meeting Date: 03/9/2016
Subject: Training on Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records with the City Attorney
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Department: Planning Division
Staff Lead:
Background/History
Last training with City Attorney was October 28, 2015
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The presentation from October 28 is attached.
Attachments:
Planning board training Part1
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Planning Board Agenda Memo
Meeting Date: 03/9/2016
Subject: Discussion on Growth Patterns & Strategies for Edmonds
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Department: Planning Division
Staff Lead:
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
A. GMA goals and growth -- population, housing, and employment
1. Growth strategies: e.g. Mixed use development, redevelopment and infill; alternative housing (e.g.
ADUs); smaller units or targeted density increases; building design and standards for specific
neighborhoods.
2. Opportunities: e.g. Highway 99 special area planning, potential for neighborhood centers (e.g.
Westgate, 5 Corners, Firdale, other?).
3. Housing trends and needs: affordable housing, low income housing, AHA.
4. Other issues/considerations.
B. Maintaining the 'character' of Edmonds in a growing region.
C. Planning Board role.
Attachments:
1. Shane Hope's presentation on Edmonds' future growth
2. Adopted Comprehensive Plan section on growth & capacity
3. Adopted Comprehensive Plan Housing Element
4. RCW addressing affordable housing programs
5. Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) presentation on Edmonds housing profile (Edmonds is a member of
the AHA)
6. Kirkland housing performance measures (included at the request of Careen)
7. ULI article: 13 Urban Trends to Watch
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