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2017-01-25 Planning Board Packet�1 o� NJI Agenda Edmonds Planning Board "" Ixyo COUNCIL CHAMBERS 250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 JANUARY 25, 2017, 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Draft Minutes of Jan. 11, 2017 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Development Services Director Report 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Sound Transit Presentation on ST3 (with emphasis on Edmonds area) 9. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA A. Review of Extended Agenda 10. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS 11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT Edmonds Planning Board Agenda January 25, 2017 Page 1 2.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/25/2017 Approval of Draft Minutes of Jan. 11, 2017 Staff Lead: N/A Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Diane Cunningham Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Approve the draft minutes Narrative Draft minutes are attached Attachments: PB17011d Packet Pg. 2 2.A.a CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD MINUTES January 11, 2017 Chair Rubenkonig called the meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 — 5" Avenue North. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Carreen Rubenkonig, Chair Nathan Monroe, Vice Chair Matthew Cheung Alicia Crank Phil Lovell BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Todd Cloutier (excused) Daniel Robles (excused) READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF PRESENT Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager Jerry Bevington, Video Recorder BOARD MEMBER LOVELL MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 2016 BE APPROVED AS CORRECTED. VICE CHAIR MONROE SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Cary Guenther, Chair, Architectural Design Board (ADB), said he was present to provide an update on the ADB's activities. He advised that, currently, the Board is fully appointed, including four architects, one landscape architect, one contractor and one lay person. At their last meeting, the City Attorney provided a brief presentation on the roles and responsibilities of the ADB, and he was surprised that their responsibilities go far beyond the review of multi -family residential projects. For example, the ADB can provide input on design elements of the code, which is particularly important given that the City is currently rewriting its code. Mr. Chave said the ADB could also provide input on the design review process. Chair Guenther agreed that ADB input into the design review process would be appropriate. For example, while designers appreciate that the ADB's input comes early in the process, it is difficult to ensure that all of the ADB's recommendations are carried through to the final design. Thus, the projects that are built can be dramatically different than what was presented to the ADB. Chair Guenther said the ADB would like to be more active. Although they are scheduled to have regular meetings once each month, they have only been meeting about six times per year because there are no projects up for review. The ADB would like to get involved in the code rewrite work by reviewing the design elements. They would also like to assist the Planning a Packet Pg. 3 2.A.a Board in its review of the Five Corners Plan by providing comments relative to design elements. He proposed that the two boards have a joint meeting to discuss the idea further. Board Member Lovell asked Chair Guenther to describe the types of projects that are reviewed by the ADB. Chair Guenther answered that they typically review commercial and multi -family residential projects. Mr. Chave added that projects require ADB review if they exceed the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) threshold. However, Highway 99 would be an exception, as the threshold for ADB review is quite high. Chair Guenther said the ADB also reviews some sign proposals. The Board agreed it would be beneficial to schedule a joint meeting with the ADB. Mr. Chave noted that the consultant has suggested that the City could create some design standards in conjunction with the Highway 99 Plan, and the ADB could provide valuable input to the Planning Board. ADB input would also be helpful with respect to the design elements of the Five Corners Plan. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT TO PLANNING BOARD Chair Rubenkonig referred the Board to the written report that was provided by the Development Services Director. There was no discussion relative to the report. PRESENTATION ON PLANNING FOR FIVE CORNERS Mr. Chave reviewed that the City worked with University of Washington (UW) students and Forterra on development of a form -based approach to planning for Westgate and Five Corners beginning in the fall of 2010. Presentations on the results of the initial planning work occurred in mid-2011. He explained that the emphasis of traditional zoning is on the perimeter (setbacks, height, bulk, etc.), and form -based zoning addresses the interface between the property and the surrounding public areas. The City proceeded to adopt a final plan and code for Westgate in 2015 that incorporated some elements of traditional zoning, as well as elements of a form -based approach to zoning. The City also began project planning for the Five Corners roundabout at that time, and the Five Corners Plan was put on hold until the roundabout could be completed. The roundabout was finished in 2014 and has received rave reviews. The roundabout will provide the "bones" for the structure of what can happen in the Five Corners area. Mr. Chave referred to the Five Corners Plan (Attachment 2) that was developed by the UW team. He also referred to the presentation (Attachment 1) that was made to the Council on both the Westgate and Five Corners Plans. He explained that the Five Corners Plans had many similarities in approach to the Westgate Plan, but the two plans differed in both scale and details. He said it is important to note that while the UW team developed outlines for the plans and code approach, the City's experience with the similarly -constructed Westgate proposal indicates that substantial review and staff time is needed to further develop and integrate the UW plan into the City's codes. Mr. Chave said the UW's work began with a site analysis, surveys and mapping, and was followed by a series of public workshops. The intent of the Vt workshop as to solicit public feedback about what interested citizens wanted to see. This input was synthesized and followed by design charrettes where people were asked to come up with different design ideas for what both Westgate and Five Corners could look like. There was significant public participation in the charrettes and some very interesting ideas were generated. Mr. Chave said the UW team also considered the types of connections that already existed in the two neighborhoods, and it was noted that Five Corners has more pedestrian connections and more opportunities for pedestrian circulation than Westgate. For example, the roundabout makes it much easier for pedestrians to cross between the different quadrants of Five Corners. It also creates a public art focus for the area. The highway's presence at Westgate is a roadblock to pedestrian connections, and there are significant topographical changes, as well. Neither of these situations are present at Five Corners, so it is fairly easy for nearby residents to walk to a from the businesses there. The UW's report also noted that there are quite a few more residents surrounding Five Corners than there are at Westgate, as Westgate has a significantly larger commercial center. He summarized that there are good opportunities for a pedestrian hub and center at Five Corners. The UW team also concluded that cycling conditions were quite good at Westgate, and there was a good number of connections to parks and green spaces. T 0 ti m IL c m E z U 2 a Planning Board Minutes Januaryl 1, 2017 Page 2 Packet Pg. 4 2.A.a Mr. Chave explained that a major emphasis of the UW team was to integrate green features into both the Five Corners and Westgate Plans. These elements include stormwater treatment, bio-swales, rainwater harvesting, etc. The goal was to integrate these green features into the actual design of the commercial sites and connections to the pedestrian areas. He noted that the current code's traditional approach is very prescriptive, and the UW team's "green features" approach is more holistic. It gives developers a target line that must be achieved, but allows more flexibility as to how the targets are achieved. Mr. Chave advised that the UW Team came up with several different design alternatives for Five Corners. He explained that while Westgate can support more intensive development, development at Five Corners tends to be more focused towards the roundabout area and drops off in scale as you move further away towards the residential areas. Similar to Westgate, one of the hallmarks of the proposed plan was to have the building emphasis at the street edge, around public plazas and public spaces, rather than setback and isolated inside a site. For example, it makes a lot more sense to have the public spaces first and foremost rather than expanses of pavement. Parking will still be important so that it does not overflow into the residential areas, but the buildings and parking spaces would be arranged differently to be much more publicly oriented. Mr. Chave advised that the City Council is very interested in pursuing the Five Corners Plan, particularly since the iZ c roundabout has been completed and the Westgate Plan has been adopted. The planning process will involve translating the N recommendations made by the UW team into potential plan amendments and very specific code provisions. The Board and r staff has some experience with the Westgate Plan, and they are seeing some very good development occur. This experience can be applied to the Five Corners Plan, as well. He said he anticipates the project will take a fair amount of work, and Chair Guenther's earlier suggestion about the Planning Board and ADB working together is a very good idea. c Mr. Chave explained that the planning process is straight forward. The Board will need to come up with a set of recommendations for Development Code and Comprehensive Plan amendments that are necessary to implement the plan. He E noted there are already some specific provisions in the Comprehensive Plan relative to Five Corners, but they may need to be adjusted. Following public hearings and a recommendation by the Planning Board to the City Council, the City Council will also conduct public hearings before final approval of the plan. C 0 Chair Rubenkonig noted that Board Members Cloutier and Lovell were serving on the Board when the draft Five Corners Plan was last reviewed. This is the first opportunity for the remaining Board Members to review and discuss the plan. 0 Board Member Lovell asked if the intent is for the Board to start with the work that was done by the UW Team to create a 0. 0. Q draft plan for the City Council's consideration. Mr. Chave said he does not envision starting the process over, since the 00 previous work included a lot of public outreach and input that informed the UW team's work. The challenge will be n translating the UW's work into code language that will actually implement the plan. Board Member Lovell recalled that early in the Westgate process, one of the important decisions made by the Planning Board was to look at the area quadrant -by -quadrant rather than the entire area as a whole. Rather than worrying a lot about creating ti connectivity and walkability between the four quadrants, the goal was to look at circulation, parking development, pp adjacencies and public spaces in conjunction with each of the quadrants. Mr. Chave agreed and said that will be one of the a significant differences between the Westgate and Five Corners Plans. c m E Board Member Lovell said he drives through the Five Corners area fairly frequently, and the roundabout has made a significant difference. He reviewed the existing, proposed, and anticipated development around the Five Corners intersection. Mr. Chave cautioned that the Board should be careful about making assumptions about future redevelopment around the Q intersection. Board Member Lovell agreed that the Board should approach the task as if there will be a brand-new slate at some point in the future. Given that only two Board Members participated in the initial discussions with the UW Team, Board Member Lovell asked if it would be appropriate for the Board to have an in-depth discussion about the elements that were included in the plan. Mr. Chave agreed that would be appropriate. He noted that the plan is put together in sections to address different elements; and the Board could have a discussion about the general approach of each element. As the Board reviews the document, staff can point out potential changes they might want to consider. The Board could do this initial review first or it could be done in a joint meeting with the ADB. Planning Board Minutes Januaryl 1, 2017 Page 3 Packet Pg. 5 2.A.a Chair Rubenkonig summarized that, since the Board's last planning effort relative to Five Corners, the roundabout has been installed and some stormwater management measures have been done. Pedestrian improvements have also been made. Regardless of the projects that have been proposed for the area, she cautioned that the intent is for the Five Corners Plan to take a different approach that would apply to future development. Board Member Crank agreed with the sentiment of having a somewhat deeper overview of what occurred in the previous process prior to discussing a potential draft proposal. The Westgate experience can give direction for how the Board moves forward with future discussions. Board Member Lovell commented that most of the information presented by the UW team was included in the Staff Report that each Commissioner received. Between the public meetings and the team, some fairly substantive schemes came forward for potential redevelopment of the area. The schemes included a variety of ideas such as denser residential development, slightly taller buildings, more attention to the developments relationship to the surrounding area, etc. He recalled that, last year, the City Council expressed an interest in the Board's pursuing the Five Corners Plan, but he is unsure of the driving iZ criteria behind the City Council's direction. Mr. Chave recalled that the City's overall approach to meeting its Growth c Management Act (GMA) requirements is to do infill that is designed to fit within the City rather than expanding the multi- N family zoning into established single-family neighborhoods. Opportunities where this could occur include the Highway 99 r Corridor, Westgate, and Five Corners. He noted that Five Corners is developed with a very old pattern of strip commercial development. Except for the small-scale buildings, it is not really neighborhood friendly and it does not create gathering places for the neighborhood to congregate. The roundabout has allowed connections around the front of the five corners, c making it feasible for people to walk and interact. One of the Council's visions is to encourage more activity and make the area a community focal point. He recalled that UW team already identified a number of potential connections between the Five Corners area and the surrounding residents. Creating spaces that pull people in could result in a huge community asset. E At the same time, the potential for additional housing would rise. The goal is to look at places where design and character can be improved for existing residents. c$v Chair Rubenkonig suggested that the Board invite the ADB to participate in the meeting where staff provides a more detailed presentation of the UW team's proposal for Five Corners. The remainder of the Board agreed that would be appropriate. Chair Rubenkonig encouraged the Board Members to forward any questions they want staff to address in the presentation to Mr. Chave as soon as possible. Board Member Lovell commented that, with the completion of the new roundabout, the public may also have some new eo ideas that could be incorporated into the plan. The Five Corners area presents a greater opportunity than Westgate or n Highway 99 for incorporating the new approach of getting buildings, people and public spaces up closer to the street front, with parking behind the buildings. The speed limits are much lower and the area is surrounded by residential development; and this makes it an ideal location for a true pedestrian -oriented environment. 0 ti Chair Rubenkonig asked if any live/work units have been developed in Edmonds to date. Mr. Chave said some pp developments have been designed to include live/work units, but he does not know if they are actually occupied that way. a There are a few of the units in the development that replaced the old post office. c m E Chair Rubenkonig noted that the UW plan for Five Corners calls for a variety of housing opportunities, similar to Westgate. Mr. Chave said the plan was structured to provide multiple housing options, but it was not intended to mandate a specific type of housing. Q Chair Rubenkonig recalled that, when the Board recently discussed the Highway 99 Subarea Plan, there was some discussion about the potential for incubator businesses. She noted that this use would be possible at Five Corners, as well, since the live/work option would allow artisans to get started with their businesses. She summarized that the Board is being asked to consider a wide spectrum of housing possibilities. Chair Rubenkonig asked how Mr. Chave would like to guide the Board through its review of the material to date. Mr. Chave said the intent is to help the Board understand the different components that the UW team was trying to get out, and the Board can determine whether or not the components make sense for Five Corners. It would be helpful for the Board to specifically identify components that might raise questions or concerns. For example, the Board may want to take a closer Planning Board Minutes Januaryl 1, 2017 Page 4 Packet Pg. 6 2.A.a look at the use zones proposed by the UW team. He recalled that, in the Westgate area, the zones were too dialcd in and there was not enough choice. Vice Chair Monroe asked if the intent is to create a plan that is similar in detail to the Westgate Plan. Mr. Chave said that is the ultimate goal. The Comprehensive Plan had to be updated to incorporate additional goals relative to Westgate; but the goals outlined for Five Corners are newer and track better with the plan. The Board can discuss whether any adjustments to the Comprehensive Plan need to be made. Ultimately, the Board must translate the UW's work into a plan that can be understood and implemented. The UW's plan is more general, and the goal is to make it more specific where needed. Mr. Chave said something the Board should look closely at is whether or not the building types proposed by the UW are right for Five Corners. If so, are they in the right places and does the City want to regulate uses that way? He suggested that it makes some sense to go this route. Adjacency (what is next to a particular property) may dictate some of the choices the City makes available to developers. Transitions will be very important at Five Corners because the residential development is close by. The roundabout is a big space, so there is already a lot of separation between buildings. He said he supports iZ pulling buildings closer to the roundabout and putting parking behind, since parking is much easier to buffer than a tall c building. The plan has potential to increase building intensity to a moderate scale, but also allow better buffers than what the N current buildings have. r Vice Chair Monroe summarized that the intent is to translate the plan that was prepared by the UW team into codes. Mr. Chave agreed. He said many of the concepts in the existing plan make good sense, but the Board must evaluate each one and translate them into code language. Chair Rubenkonig asked about the timeline for completing the plan. Mr. Chave expressed his belief that it is possible to complete the plan for Five Corners in 2017. The Planning Board's responsibility is to update the plan and translate it into implementable code language. Some tweaks to the Comprehensive Plan may be needed, as well. Following a public process, the Board will forward a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will also conduct a public process and make the final decision. Chair Rubenkonig asked what would happen if there is a public outcry to revise the plan significantly. Mr. Chave said these o will be identified and addressed as part of the public process. n Q Board Member Crank asked if a potential project at 212th Street and 76th Avenue would have any impact on Five Corners. 00 Mr. Chave said he does not think so. Any additional traffic from Five Corners has already been factored into the n Transportation Plan. Some of what they are trying to do at 212th and 76th is related to what is already happening along the corridor. He explained that roundabouts alleviate a congestion point and push the congestion elsewhere. The intersection of 212th and 76th is a problem that has been waiting for an answer for quite a while. 0 ti Chair Rubenkonig advised that she and Vice Chair Monroe would work with staff to establish a time to meet with the ADB pp to review the details of the Five Corners Plan. a c REVIEW OF EXTENDED AGENDA E t U Mr. Chave recommended that Chair Rubenkonig and Vice Chair Monroe meet with Ms. Hope soon to review and update the extended agenda. Q PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Rubenkonig welcomed Board Member Crank to the beginning of her four-year term on the Planning Board. Her time as alternate, because it was under two years, does not go towards her term count. She asked her to speak to her experience as an alternate. Board Member Crank said it has been a great learning experience, being an alternate who is allowed to actively participate but not always vote. She enjoyed having access to her fellow Board Members to bounce questions and comments off of. Former Board Member Stewart was integral in having her come on board in the first place, and she was a great sounding board for her. She is excited now to be an official Board Member, and she looks forward to welcoming the new alternate. She thanked the Board Members for making her first year entertaining and educational. Planning Board Minutes January 11, 2017 Page 5 Packet Pg. 7 2.A.a Chair Rubenkonig commented that the Board benefits from having an alternate position on the Board. It gives a certain peace when other Board Members have been unable to attend a meeting. She said she cannot recall a time when the Board has not had a quorum present at a meeting because the alternate has been able to step up. This has allowed the Board to move through the year quite seamlessly. It has also allowed the alternate to become steeped in how the Board works. Chair Rubenkonig announced that Mayor Earling has nominated Alex Witenberg to serve as an alternate member of the Board, but his confirmation did not take place at the January loth City Council Meeting because the vote was removed from the consent agenda. She thanked Mr. Witenberg for attending the meeting and for his interest in serving on the Board. Chair Rubenkonig recalled that the Board recently had a discussion about providing representation on other City Boards and Commissions. She noted that Vice Chair Monroe currently serves as the Board's representative on the Citizens Economic Development Commission (CEDC), and Board Member Crank serves on the Senior Center and Chamber Boards. The Board has also entertained the idea of having representation at the ADB, as well. There may also be other commissions/boards that ti deserve and/or need Planning Board attention. c N Board Member Lovell suggested that the Board should plan a meeting with the ADB soon. Chair Rubenkonig agreed and r said she and Vice Chair Monroe will work with Mr. Chave to schedule the joint meeting. Board Member Lovell recalled that a representative from the CEDC recently approached the Board with the request that they be invited to provide input relative to the Highway 99 Subarea Plan. He asked if the joint meeting has been scheduled yet. Chair Rubenkonig recalled that the c CEDC was encouraged to bring their comments concerning the Highway 99 Subarea Plan directly to the City Council. The Board does not need to be their conduit. Vice Chair Monroe said that his understanding is that the CEDC will prepare a memorandum to the City Council to outline their recommendations relative to Highway 99. Board Member Lovell asked if E Vice Chair Monroe wants to continue his interface with the CEDC, and Vice Chair Monroe answered affirmatively. 2 Mr. Chave said a Planning Board representative has not traditionally attended ADB meetings. The ADB's role is very different (quasi-judicial project review) from the Planning Board's. While there is an opportunity for the ADB to come before the Board to talk about design -related issues, but having a Board Member attend ADB meetings simply to listen to their discussions on projects may not be the best use of time. Chair Rubenkonig suggested that the best approach would be to focus on a joint meeting, as previously discussed. Chair Rubenkonig recalled that years ago, when she was Chair of the ADB, the chairs of the Planning Board and ADB met jointly with the mayor. She suggested this is an additional option to consider in the future. Chair Rubenkonig commented that it would behoove all of the Board Members to either watch or attend the City Council meetings or read their minutes. This will help them stay apprised of what has taken place. Mr. Chave agreed that it is particularly important because of the Planning Board's role as an advisor to the City Council. ti m Chair Rubenkonig announced that it is tradition for the chair and vice chair to meet monthly with the mayor, and this will a continue in 2017. c m E Chair Rubenkonig suggested the Board begin thinking about their retreat, which is typically held in the spring. She explained U that the retreat allows the Board an opportunity to talk freely about a variety of subjects. She encouraged Board Members to begin thinking about potential topics. Q PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Board Member Crank reported that she attended the presentations done by the Western Washington University Students as part of the Sustainable Communities Partnership. She said she particularly enjoyed the presentation on recycling. She noted that other presentations are scheduled for January 13th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Brackett Room of City Hall. Friday's presentations will focus on marsh restoration, stormwater and invasive species. Mr. Chave advised that the groups will make presentations to the City Council within the next month or so. Information about the sustainability projects can also be found on the City's website. As the final reports are issued, they will be posted on the website, as well. Board Member Lovell asked if the dates of the various presentations have been published on the City's website. Mr. Chave answered that there are Planning Board Minutes January 11, 2017 Page 6 Packet Pg. 8 2.A.a no predetermined dates for the presentations, but the City is doing press releases for each individual presentation as they come up. Chair Rubenkonig asked Mr. Chave to speak to the most recent letter the City received from the Department of Ecology (DOE) relative to the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP). She noted that Board Members received a copy of the City's news release relative to the letter, as well as a copy of the findings that were issued by the Department of Ecology. Mr. Chave said the letter relates to final approval of the SMP. He explained that the City Council adopted what it felt was the final plan and it was forwarded to the DOE. The DOE identified adjustments that needed to be made. The City Council considered the DOE's comments and sent back a response. The most recent letter is the DOE's response to the City's latest response. They are working towards getting a final SMP adopted. Chair Rubenkonig asked if the SMP would return to the Board for further work, and Mr. Chave answered no. Chair Rubenkonig advised that the Planning Board's recommendation to the City Council was noted in the DOE's letter and appeared to have significance. ti T 0 Chair Rubenkonig acknowledged that Tom Mesaros is now the President of the City Council, and Mike Nelson is the N President Pro Tem. r ADJOURNMENT The Board meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. a Planning Board Minutes January 11, 2017 Page 7 Packet Pg. 9 5.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/25/2017 Development Services Director Report Staff Lead: Shane Hope, Director Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Diane Cunningham Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Review and discuss Narrative Report is attached Attachments: Director. Report.01.20.17 Packet Pg. 10 5.A.a �� OF DV O& � cn MEMORANDUM Date: January 20, 2017 To: Planning Board Members From: Shane Hope, Development Services Director Subject: Director Report Happy Lunar New Year! Next Planning Board Meeting The next Planning Board meeting will feature a presentation from Sound Transit on the voter - approved ST3 projects. Emphasis will be given to projects in the Edmonds vicinity. STATE AND REGIONAL NEWS Legislative Session The state legislature is in session. While education funding is the single highest -visibility issue, many other topics, including land use, are playing out. For example, several bills propose to make significant changes to the Growth Management Act. On a positive note, one bill proposes making annexation easier for some urban growth areas. In addition, the City is continuing to pursue state funding for its high -priority projects, such as the Waterfront Crossing. Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) ❑ The Growth Management Policy Board's meeting this month included certifications of comprehensive plans from several cities and a briefing on the Regional Centers Framework project. ❑ The Transportation Policy Board, at its last meeting: recommended approval for funding specific special needs transportation projects; approved the draft work program for the Transportation 2040 Update; and recommended certain TIP programming. ❑ The Economic Development Board meets next on February 1. ❑ The Executive Board's recent work included: approval of updated SEPA procedures and approval of a changes in Transportation 2040 status for the Mukilteo Multimodal Terminal project. ❑ For the Regional Centers Framework Update Project, the Stakeholders Working Group (which includes your Edmonds Development Services Director) held its last meeting on January 18. The group reached consensus on a number of issues about regional growth centers and manufacturing industrial centers that would inform the update of VISION Packet Pg. 11 5.A.a 2040. A detailed report will be provided to the Growth Management Policy Board in February. Soon after that, a public process to review the proposal would begin. Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) ❑ The SCT Planning Advisory Committee (composed primarily of department directors) met January 12 to discuss the 2016 Growth Monitoring Report, VISION 2040 allocation preparation, and the PSRC Regional Centers Framework. ❑ The SCT Steering Committee (composed primarily of elected officials) meets next on January 25. Its agenda includes an update on the PSRC Regional Centers Framework, as well as a request to confirm a new process for selecting a Snohomish County Tomorrow representative to the PSRC Regional Staff Committee. (This position is currently held by your Edmonds Development Services Director). Alliance for Housing Affordability (AHA) ❑ The AHA Board (of which Edmonds is a member) will meet next on January 25. Agenda items include: budget and work plan; "source of income discrimination" report, Highway 99 report, and an initial report from the Collaborative Funding subcommittee. ❑ The policy coordinator for AHA will make a presentation to the Edmonds City Council on February 14. This is part of a series of briefings for the Snohomish County area. LOCAL NEWS Architectural Design Board The Architectural Design Board has no meetings scheduled for January. Several projects may be ready for consideration at a February meeting. Economic Development Commission The Economic Development Commission's last meeting was on January 18. The agenda included subgroup reports on Highway 99, signs and parking, solidifying future priorities, and creation of a Five -Corner subgroup. The next meeting is February 15. Hearing Examiner The Hearing Examiner had no meetings in January. Several projects may be ready for consideration at a February meeting. Historic Preservation The Historic Preservation Commission's next meeting will be on February 9. Items for discussion are: Commissioner Roles; and assessment of current procedures. Sustainable Communities Partnership A recent presentation from Western Washington University students about restoration and other issues for the Edmonds Marsh area, as part of the 2016-2017 Sustainable Cities Partnership (SCP), was well attended. 21 Packet Pg. 12 5.A.a The Sustainable Cities Partnership (SCP) is a yearlong partnership between Western Washington University's Office of Sustainability, the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and one partner city chosen through a competitive application process. For the inaugural year of the Partnership (2016/2017), the chosen partner city is Edmonds. The collaboration is designed to focus students' energy and ideas towards real -life challenges that address sustainability in our community. The SCP faculty and students work through a variety of studio and service learning courses, thus providing students with experience tackling the city's real - world projects. More information on the Sustainable Cities Partnership can be found on the City's website here: http://www.edmondswa.gov/sustainable-cities-partnership.html. Tree Board The Tree Board's next meeting is February 2. An agenda will be ready before then and posted online. City Council The City Council's January 17 meeting included the following planning -related items: ❑ Public Hearing on Civic Center Master Plan (with extensive presentation and lots of public comments), followed by Council direction on certain issues ❑ Public hearing on Hazard Mitigation Plan; this was followed by Council approval of resolution adopting the plan. ❑ Study item: Discussion of agenda for the City Council Retreat (to be held Jan. 20-21)— resulting in consensus for the retreat to focus on the 2017 work program. The Council's January 24 meeting will include topics such as: ❑ Confirmation of Planning Board Appointment ❑ Department of Ecology presentation regarding Edmonds Shoreline Master Program ❑ Interlocal agreement with Fire District 1 ❑ Authorization for professional services agreement to develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. ADA Transition Plan The City is preparing an updated Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan to address physical obstacles within the City's right-of-way that limit accessibility to individuals with disabilities. The plan will focus on pedestrian access routes, including sidewalks, curb ramps, street crossings, driveway crossings, and rail crossings. A field inventory began earlier this month and will continue through February. For more information, see: http://www.edmondswa.gov/transportation-text/ada-transition-plan.html. Shoreline Management Plan The state Department of Ecology provided a written response to the City Council's proposal for changes to the draft Shoreline Master Program. The response will be presented, with time for questions, at the Council's January 24 meeting. The response accepts several proposed changes from the City Council and offers options for two other proposed changes. 31 Packet Pg. 13 5.A.a COMMUNITY CALENDAR ❑ Jan. 16 — Feb. 3: Historical Museum will be closed for winter cleaning ❑ Jan. 26: Edmonds Fishing Pier Ribbon Cutting, 200 Admiral Way beginning at 10 am. ❑ Feb. 7: Starlight Beach Walk, Olympic Beach Visitor Station, 7 — 8:30 pm ❑ Feb. 9: 2017 State of the City Address, Edmonds Theater, beginning at 8:30 am. ❑ Feb. 25: Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook -Off, Edmonds Yacht Club, 11 am — 4 pm. 41 Packet Pg. 14 8.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/25/2017 Sound Transit Presentation on ST3 (with emphasis on Edmonds area) Staff Lead: Shane Hope, Director Department: Development Services Prepared By: Diane Cunningham Background/History In November, 2016 regional voters approved Sound Transit 3. This 25-year mass transit expansion plan will add 62 miles of new Link light rail service, bring bus rapid transit service north, east and south of Lake Washington, increase Sounder train capacity on the south line, and improve parking and access to stations throughout the system. The 25-year Sound Transit 3 Plan will expand mass transit in Snohomish, King and Pierce Counties with a range of light rail, commuter rail and bus connections. Staff Recommendation Consider the information and ask any questions. Narrative Sound Transit representatives will be providing a slide presentation with emphasis on the Edmonds area. Attached is a ST3 Mass Transit Mailer and the ST3 Draft Plan. The purpose of the presentation is simply to provide information about long-term transit plans for our region. Attachments: ST3-Mass-Transit-Guide_Mailer-2016 090216 ST3_DraftPlan_proposedchanges Website for Sound Transit ST3 Packet Pg. 15 SOUND TRANSIT 3 1rSOUNDTRAN517 MASS T AVSITGUIDE��� Voter Information PoOooe J? ONO.-:P& -- dw a Sound Transit 3 (ST3) creates more connections to more laces for more people, with new light rail, commuter rail or Bus Rapid Transit stations opening Q O every five to seven years throughout Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. Sound Transit Proposition 1 appears toward the end of your November 8 ballot. State law requires that this Mass Transit Guide be provided to each registered voter in the Sound Transit District before the election (RCW 81.104.140(8)). More information a •M' ' 8.A.a Population Growth and Traffic Delays Last year, the region grew by an average of 1,000 new residents every week. Another 800,000 people are expected to call central Puget Sound home by 20401 Congestion on the region's freeways increased over 95 percent from 2010 to 2015 2 2014 ' 2.9 million 3.7 million i 2040 As a result of increasing traffic, the average commuter in the Seattle area traveling during peak hours experienced 63 hours of traffic delay in 20143 Each year, residents must allow more time to reliably get to work, daycare pick-ups and other destinations. System Plan Map PROPOSED ST3 PROJECTS 4160 Link Light Rail 901 Bus Rapid Transit wo- Sounder Rail —— Proposed shoulder -running buses / speed and reliability improvements Environmental study Future investment study CURRENT AND PLANNED SERVICE <Q) Link Light Rail -Q- Sounder Rail —0— ST Express Bus STATIONS O New station © New station / added parking +Q Improved station CD Major rail transfer NOTE: All routes and stations are representative. P SrPL � dr/ P7S Everett College EVERETT h Everett Station Muki�lteo SW EverettJMRstrialI I Airiner (p Way LynnwoodEdmonds - WestAlderwood QLynnwood Transit Center-� Shoreline N.E.145th — N.E. 130th f Northgate Ballard O Ballardouth Kirkland Interbay Uwn' Smith Cove • Seattle Center • • South Lake Union Denny • Q SEATT L E Westlake Mercerlsland • Midtown International District/Chinatown Q Q Stadium • Westseattle Alaska Junction • • • 9�d/a ar, /ag � P s000 c t4 Cl) Canyon Park (� c Bothell o Q Woodinville o UW Bothell 10 stations, serving: r-+ OLake Forest Park Q Brickyard Town Center fA OKenmore6Bothell drklandDowntown Redmond5th • RedmondSoutheast RedmondNorth iLake SammamishC BELLEVUE vue o Co 61 Richards Road tC S. Graham St. f) N.E.44th OngAc=essRd. O Burien Renton Burien Transit Ce�tQ�o� O South Renton \c�e`�oJ\e�Qia ■ TUkWlla Q yi�o Sea-Tac 1� 1 Airport Des Moines Kent "�Federal�a Federal WayAuburn TACOMA yR //, 4� „Fife mner �¢�o�ocaQ o`J Issaquah tea `eo ..,,.,, ly ,... ,.....,,,,N,111 u„w ,,,,N,..,,,.., —, that taxes from each geographic subarea must benefit \Bonney Lake the people in that area. Independent auditors and Citizen ■WM\ MEMO �ug Oversight Panel monitor performance. Orting Lakewood Aafo Sound Transit 3: Mass Transit Guide 'Puget Sound Regional Council. 2Washington State Department of Transportation. 12015 Urban Mobility Scorecard. DuPont Sound Transit 3 Packet Pg. 17 ST3 expands the light rail system to 116 miles, five times its current size, adding 37 stations. Trains will operate on dedicated tracks almost exclusively separated from road crossings and traffic, providing efficient and reliable travel 20 hours per day with service every three to six minutes in peak hours. New Link light rail extensions: - Overlake to downtown Redmond: stations at Southeast Redmond (with parking) and downtown Redmond Kent/Des Moines to Tacoma: stations at South 272nd, Federal Way Transit Center, South Federal Way and Fife (all with parking) as well as East Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome Downtown Seattle to West Seattle: stations at Delridge, Avalon and Alaska Junction; expanded stations at International District/Chinatown and SODO Downtown Seattle to Ballard with new downtown subway: stations at Midtown, Denny Way, South Lake Union, Seattle Center, Smith Cove, Interbay and Ballard; expanded station at Westlake Lynnwood to Everett: stations at West Alderwood Mall, Ash Way, Mariner (expanded parking), Southwest Everett Industrial Center, SR 526/Evergreen and Everett Station (expanded parking) Tacoma Link from Hilltop to Tacoma Community College: six stations South Kirkland to Issaquah: stations at South Kirkland (with parking), Richards Road, Eastgate/Bellevue College and central Issaquah (with parking) Three new stations: South Graham and Northeast 130th Streets in Seattle and South Boeing Access Road in Tukwila Every 3-6 min. during peak hours ST3 establishes BRT service between Lynnwood and Burien on 1-405 and SR 518, and across the north end of Lake Washington on SR 522 and NE 145th Street, connecting to the light rail network at Bellevue, Lynnwood, Shoreline and Tukwila. Faster and more reliable BRT service runs every 10 minutes during peak commute hours, with off -bus fare payment for quicker stops. 1-405/SR 518 BRT: Lynnwood to Burien New stations at NE 85th Street in Kirkland and NE 44th Street in Renton and a new transit center in South Renton BRT freeway stops in the vicinity of Lynnwood, UW Bothell, Canyon Park, Brickyard, Totem Lake and downtown Bellevue New or expanded parking at Totem Lake, NE 44th in Renton, South Renton and North Sammamish New bus lanes on Northeast 85th Street from 6th Street in Kirkland to 1-405 Offers travel time advantages by using: State -funded Express Toll Lanes between Totem Lake and South Renton State -funded HOV lanes between South Renton and Tukwila; operates on bus lanes on SR 518 between Tukwila and Burien Transit Center SIR 522/NE 145th Street BRT: North Lake Washington Service to Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville with 10 BRT stations New Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes on SR 522 and capital improvements at intersections on Northeast 145th Street Every 10 min. �j during peak hours 19 q Link I p� BRT � t Don Wilson T H Interim ST Express bus service in future Sounder trains offer fast, direct travel to four north line high -capacity transit corridors stations from Everett to Seattle, and nine south line stations from o Bus -on -Shoulder program enabling buses to bypass Lakewood to Seattle. ST3 adds two new stations to the south c congestion using shoulders on freeways and state line; expands capacity to serve 40 percent more riders; and improves pedestrian, bike and parking facilities at stations. highways where permitted v, Improvements along Pacific Avenue/SR 7 in the Tacoma Two new stations with parking at DuPont and °' Tillicum, serving Joint Base Lewis-McChord a +., area through contribution to Pierce Transit. Enhanced service between cities in east Pierce County and Sumner Station, and Extends platforms on the south line to serve trains up frequent bus service between Lakewood and Tacoma to 10 cars in length, increasing passenger capacity by Contributions to Madison Street Bus Rapid Transit in Seattle approximately 40 percent and for improvements to RapidRide C and D lines that provide Track and signal upgrades to enable additional trips, cn faster bus service to Ballard and West Seattle before light rail depending on affordability and cost-effectiveness is in service Expanded parking and access improvements at the 00 00 Edmonds and Mukilteo stations and at south line stations ` co N 0 r N a� GJIL ++ 10 I m_ c N 0 Sound Transit 3: Mass Transit Guide Sound Transit 3: Packet Pg. 18 Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts If approved by voters, ST3 would be funded by a combination of new and existing local taxes, federal grants, fares and interest earnings. The typical adult would pay an additional $169 in taxes per year, or about $14 more per month. This amount is based on estimates of median additional amounts that people would pay for each tax, meaning half of people would pay more and half of people would pay less. More information, including a calculator for estimating individual tax increases, is available at soundtransit3.org/Calculator Cost: The estimated cost to implement the ST3 plan is $53.8 billion in year - of -expenditure dollars of which new local taxes account for $27.7 billion. This cost includes all construction, operations, maintenance, reserves and debt service from 2017 through the completion of the system in 2041. Total Agency: Sources of Funds (in millions)* — $53,845 Fares & Other Interest Earnings Revenues ST3 Grants — Federal $4,669 Total Agency: Uses of Funds (in millions)* — $53,845 Contribution t Reserves $908 State of Good Repair $781 System -wide Activities Capital $374 Bus Rapid Transit Capital $1,812 ST Express Bus Capital $586 Contribution to System -wide o $1,031 Sounder Commuter Rail Capital $2,230 *Year -of -expenditure dollars. 2017 — 2041 includes inflation. Proposed new taxes • A sales tax increase of 0.5 percent, or 50 cents on a $100 purchase ■ A motor vehicle excise tax (MVET, or license tabs) increase of 0.8 percent, or $80 annually for each $10,000 of vehicle value • A property tax of 25 cents for each $1,000 of assessed valuation, or $100 annually for a house assessed at $400,000 Existing taxes • Sales tax of 0.9 percent, or 90 cents on a $100 retail purchase ■ MVET of 0.3 percent, or $30 annually for each $10,000 of vehicle value • Rental car sales tax of 0.8 percent, or 80 cents on a $100 car rental Future rental car tax ■ A rental car tax increase of up to 1.372 percent ($1.37 on a $100 car rental) can be authorized by the Sound Transit Board if ST3 is approved. This tax is not currently included as a revenue source for ST3. Sound Transit uses existing taxes to build and operate ST2, approved by voters in 2008, and Sound Move, approved in 1996. If voters approve Sound Transit 3, Sound Transit will use these existing taxes to help finance ST3 projects. If ST3 is not approved, existing taxes will continue to be used to complete and operate Sound Move and ST2 projects as provided in their respective plans previously approved by voters. Finances Approximately 70 percent of ST3's capital costs are paid directly with cash revenues and grants. The ST3 Finance Plan assumes $4.7 billion in federal grants. The ST3 Finance Plan funds the remaining cost by issuing long-term bonds at competitive interest rates during construction, with expected 30-year terms. Tax rollback After Sound Move, ST2 and ST3 capital projects are completed and implemented, taxes will be reduced to a level necessary to operate and maintain the system and pay associated debt service on outstanding bonds. Phasing of investments ST3 will be brought into service after completing necessary planning, environmental review, preliminary engineering, property acquisition, final design, construction and testing. Major projects are delivered in steady succession over 25 years within the following estimated timeframes: • By 2024: Redmond Technology Center to downtown Redmond light rail; Kent/Des Moines to Federal Way light rail; completion of BRT investments; Bus on Shoulder program (where permitted); Madison Street BRT, RapidRide C and D, Pacific Avenue/SR 7 and east Pierce bus capital improvements; Sounder parking and access improvements; North Sammamish parking (continued next page) ■ 2025-2036: Federal Way to Tacoma light rail (2030); West Seattle to Downtown Seattle light rail (2030); new light rail stations at South Graham Street, South Boeing Access Road and Northeast 130th Street (2031); Ballard to Downtown Seattle light rail (2035); Lynnwood to Everett light rail (2036); Lakewood to DuPont Sounder (2036); Sounder south line capital improvements (2024-2036) ■ 2037-2041: Tacoma Link extension to Tacoma Community College (2039); South Kirkland to Issaquah light rail (2041) Cost effectiveness Operating revenue to operating expense ratio: By 2041, the Sound Transit 3 plan forecasts 33 percent of system operating costs will be recouped by operating revenues. More information as well as operations and maintenance cost per rider and per new transit rider is provided here: soundtransit3.org/Benefits in tables C-10 and C-11 Providing convenient transit for more people Sound Transit 3 builds on Sound Move and ST2, creating more connections to more places for more people. When complete, the system will connect 16 cities with light rail, 30 cities with Bus Rapid Transit/ST Express bus and 12 cities with commuter rail across Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. Connecting to stations Funds are included to enhance walking and bicycling routes and bus connections to existing and new stations as well as for additional parking and passenger drop-off accommodations. Promoting livable communities Well -coordinated transit and zoning supports compact, sustainable, diverse, and walkable communities through transit -oriented development (TOD). ST3 funds coordinated planning with cities, counties and other stakeholders to promote development of affordable housing near stations. To learn more, visit soundtransit3.org/Environment Boosting the economy Improved transit capacity and reliability helps employers attract and retain a broader base of workers and have better access to goods and services. Increased transit use removes auto trips from roadways preserving capacity for personal, business and freight travel. Improving the environment Transportation is the largest regional source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By offering alternatives to driving, ST3 alone is projected to reduce auto vehicle travel by 362 million miles annually, reducing GHG emissions by more than 130,000 metric tons each year. Adopted land use plans and regional transportation demand management goals The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) developed and adopted VISION 2040 as the region's strategy for directing growth in an environmentally responsible way while fostering economic development and providing efficient transportation. PSRC also adopted Transportation 2040 as the region's comprehensive long- range regional transportation plan. ST3 helps achieve the land use and transportation demand management goals identified in VISION 2040 and Transportation 2040. The PSRC Executive Board has reviewed the Sound Transit 3 System Plan for conformity with regional plans. Read the entire Sound Transit 3 Plan and appendices including financial policies and benefits at: SOUNDTRANSIT3.ORG/Documen tLibrary Also available at public libraries or by calling 206-398-5000 c d M H c 0 c O c a� to aD L a c L H c 3 0 rn 0 0 Sound Transit 3: Mass Transit Guide Sound Transit 3 Packet Pg. 19 Q"SouNDTRANSIT More information about mass transit expansion at: SOUNDTRANSIT3.ORG 141a2ooil 41 11_NOil °1z T4oil Ell8H 0_Fol-Y-12: YaHake O HoA6pbcKOM rOJ1oCOBaHHN no Bonpocy o6 06L14eCTBeHHOM Tpa HcnOpTe: Obtenga information acerca de la votacion de noviembre sobre el transporte publico en: 0 Matuto tungkol sa transit na pagboto sa Nobyembre: Tim hieu ve bau cif xe chuy6n ch8 c8ng tong vao thang Mtfdi Mot: SOUNDTRANSIT3.ORGILangurages 1. I I I I Sound Transit Union Station 401 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104-2826 System Plan Map* PROPOSED ST3 PROJECTS Link Light Rail 411121111111 Bus Rapid Transit Sounder Rail -o- Proposed shoulder - running buses / speed and reliability improvements Environmental study Future investment study NOTE: All routes and stations are representative. 8.A.a U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, VI PERMIT NO. 1 Bothell Woodinville Redmonc BELLEVUE Issaquah Federal Way TACOMA C R Cl) H C O C O 'rr R r-+ C d N O L (L c L F_ 0 U) 0 00 This document was printed on recycled paper. 10116 992KCS12271 `See page 2 for detailed map with packet Pg. 20 8.A.b SOUND TRANSIT 3 Projects and Amended Timelines The Sound Transit Board of Directors approved the following projects and amended timelines in their meeting June 2 and directed staff to prepare documentation of the entire ST3 System Plan for Board adoption on June 23. Under this action, the ST3 plan will add a total of 62 new miles of light rail with stations serving 37 additional areas for a system reaching 116 miles throughout the region. Adopted projects also include BRT on 1-405 and SR 522; investments to expand capacity of the Sounder South rail line; ST Express bus service; increased parking and other investments to improve access to stations for bicyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and pick-up and drop-off services. Proposed improvements that respond to the public's call for faster delivery of Sound Transit 3 light rail extensions outlined at the May 26 Sound Transit Board meeting include: Proposed improvements to light rail timelines 2036 Everett via SW Everett Industrial Center 5 years sooner Downtown Redmond 4 years sooner 2024 Federal Way 4 years sooner 2024 Tacoma 3 years sooner 2030 West Seattle 3 years sooner 2030 Ballard 3 years sooner 2035 Tacoma Link to Tacoma Community College 2 years sooner 2039 New stations: Graham St & Boeing Access Rd 5 years sooner 2031 New projects and refinements Board members also incorporated a number of significant new projects and refinements: • A grade -separated, elevated alignment on 15th Avenue would replace a previously envisioned at -grade section on the light rail extension to Ballard. • The new light rail line between Issaquah and Bellevue would extend further north to reach the South Kirkland park -and -ride. • Investments in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on 1-405 between Lynnwood and Burien would expand to include a freeway station, direct access ramps and surface parking in Renton at Northeast 44th Street. • A new park -and -ride would be added in north Sammamish. • Funding would be provided for the 2031 completion of a new light rail infill station at Seattle's Northeast 130th Street. • Contributions to improve bus speeds and reliability for the Rapid Ride C and D lines have been expanded to also include support for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Seattle's Madison Street. • An expanded program of Sounder commuter rail capital investments in south King County and Pierce County would increase system capacity, enhance service, and extend the line to Tillicum and DuPont. Improvements will include extending platforms to run longer trains that can serve more riders purchasing more coaches working with BNSF to make track and signal improvements Lakewood that allow more service, and increasing access to stations through more parking and improved pedestrian and bike connections. DuPont • Parking has been expanded at the new DuPont station on the extended Sounder South line. • Investments in improved bus speeds and reliability in Pierce County would expand to include service between Lakewood and the Tacoma Dome. • North of the Southwest Everett Industrial Center, the cost of the Everett light rail extension would be reduced by traveling along 1-5 instead of SR 99. • The scope of a study of high -capacity transit between West Seattle and Burien would expand to explore potential future service to Renton via Tukwila. • A high -capacity transit study would explore potential future service between the Tacoma Dome and Tacoma Mall. • A future environmental study for high -capacity transit between Bothell and Bellevue would include several north -south options. See reverse side for identical map and information ' about unchanged projects remaining in the plan. m Pont 6/2/16 Amended ST3 System Plan Map Everett College s� EVERETT S2 P P�Everett Station Mukilteo O 1_; I1 SW Everett Industrial Center SR 99/ • Airport Road Mariner (provisional) • Ash Way Lynnwood Edmonds WestAlderwood Mall • O Lynnwood Transit Center • Canyon Park ■ O Q Bothell O • Woodinville Shoreline UW Bothell N.E. 145th 10 stations, serving: @ Lake Forest Park • Brickyard Town Center N.E.130th • @Kenmore @Totem Lake O @ Bothell Kirkland Northgate , Downtown Redmc Ballard O • N.E.85th • Redm� • Ballard (51 O O Southeast RE d South Kirkland @ • Interbay UW — — �O - O North Sammat Smith Cove • Seattle Center • • B E L L EV U E M South Lake Union • Bellevue Denny Q U) a Westlake SEATTLE Mercer Island O • Midtown • Richards Road International District/Chinatown©■. O O O • Stadium West Seattle • a`e �ay�ao°cca�� }' Alaska Junction • • • O a�5 aQIssaqua 0 d o° ogP c° y5 O a sec • S. Graham St. N 1� N.E. 44th fC L S. ngAccess Rd. O 'a O � Burien Renton il) • @ Burien Transit Center Tukwila O South Renton �O00 c0�\oota _ �e Sea-Toc Airport N o Kent Des Moines U @ 5.272nd Federal Way Auburn N TACO MA O Federal Way Transit Center O0. 0 0 S Q O South o h. Fife O Q Federal Wa y � fC � O • • • oo ce $FL • @ 0 oSumner L + O 0 t�dsATd �P Puyallup O 10 a Bonney Lake Cn O d .. South Tacoma +' C d Orting E c� Q PROPOSED ST3 PROJECTS <Q) Link Light Rail 41es Bus Rapid Transit 010- Sounder Rail —(;)— Proposed shoulder - running buses/ speed and reliability improvements Environmental study Future investment study CURRENT AND PLANNED SERVICE <Q) Link Light Rail %0- Sounder Rail ST Express Bus STATIONS O New station © New station / added parking 0 Improved station Q Major rail transfer NOTE: All routes and stations are representative. Updated: 6/2/16 Packet Pg. 21 8.A.b Projects remaining unchanged in the plan include: • Adding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service as well as additional parking at selected stations in the SR 522 and Northeast 145th Street corridors in addition to the 1-405 and SR 518 corridor, improving the speed, reliability and frequency of buses with service up to every ten minutes in peak hours. • Extending Sounder commuter rail further south from Lakewood to DuPont via Tillicum, providing a new transit option near Joint Base Lewis- McChord and moving the southern terminus closer to the state capitol. • Expanding access to Sounder service in the north corridor through increased parking in Mukilteo and Edmonds. • Funding approximately 600,000 annual hours of interim ST Express bus service during construction of future light rail lines. • Enabling proposed operation of existing ST Express and partner agency bus routes where possible on the shoulders of 1-5, 1-405, SR 18 and SR 167, providing riders with improved speeds and reliability. • Making capital investments to improve bus service along Tacoma's Pacific Avenue. • Funding future high -capacity transit studies in areas of Everett to north Everett; northern Lake Washington; and commuter rail to Orting. • Funding multi -modal investments for improved access to stations for people coming and going by transit connections, cars, bikes or on foot. • Establishing an Innovation Fund for projects such as developing new transit technologies that improve rider information and fare payment; studying integration of driverless vehicle technologies; and building partnerships with public and private mobility service providers. • Transit -Oriented Development and Affordable Housing: Includes funding for TOD analysis and support beyond the planning phase of transit capital project development in anticipation of sale, lease, or transfer of surplus properties or air rights to third parties. This program would provide funding in addition to the ST3 funds assumed for Regional Equitable TOD fund. Td C 37.�d Lakewood DuPont 1 Everett College 6/2/16 Amended EVERETT ST3 System Plan Map s2 � Everett Station Mukilteo g SW Everett stria[ Center • SR 99/ • Airport Road O Mariner (provisional) • Ash Way Lynnwood Edmonds West Alderwood Mall • O Lynnwood Transit Center • Canyon Park O ■ Q Bothell O • Woodinville Shoreline UW Bothell N.E.145th 10 stations, serving: @Lake Forest Park • Brickyard Town Center N.E.130th • � @Kenmore @Totem Lake O @ Kirkland Bothell Northgate , Downtown Redmond Ballard O , • N.E.85th • Redmond • allard O ♦ @ O SoutheastRedmond ♦ ♦ South Kirkland • Interbay UW ■O' Q North Sammamish Smith Cove • Seattle Center • • B E L L E V U E South Lake Union Denny • Q Bellevue SEATTLE Westlake Mercer Island • Midtown Q International District/Chinatown ■ •Richards Road • • Stadium Westseattle • awe �a�� cco�ca, a@ Alaska Junction • • • �ato�.5`° SaQJ Issaquah l �5 1 • S. Graham St. 1 @ N.E.44th 1 O ng Access Rd. � O Burien 1 Renton • @ Burien Transit Center 0� Tukwila o South Renton ■ o\��e`�oJepta sea-Tac �JN Airport Des Moines Kent @ Federal Way 5.272nd ■ 1■ Auburn TACO MA O Federal Way Transit Center O f Fife outh ISF O ysOdp�%/ I ederal Way South Tacoma oSumner � o rd Puyallup Bonney Lake 0% Orting PROPOSED ST3 PROJECTS CURRENT AND PLANNED SERVICE <Q) Link Light Rail Gelb Link Light Rail <Q> Bus Rapid Transit -Q- Sounder Rail -Q- Sounder Rail —Q— ST Express Bus Proposed shoulder - running buses / STATIONS speed and reliability improvements O New station © New station / added parking Environmental study (D Improved station — Future investment study 0 Major rail transfer NOTE. All routes and stations are representative. SOUND TRANSIT 3 Updated: 6/2/16 Packet Pg. 22 9.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/25/2017 Review of Extended Agenda Staff Lead: N/A Department: Planning Board Prepared By: Diane Cunningham Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Review Extended Agenda Narrative Extended Agenda is attached Attachments: 01-25-2017 PB Extended Agenda Packet Pg. 23 O F PLANNING ROAM n c. 1800 Extended Agenda January 25, 2017 Meeting Item JANUARY 2017 9.A.a Items and Dates are subject to change Jan. 25 1. Sound Transit presentation on ST3 (with emphasis on Edmonds area) FEBRUARY 2017 Feb. 8 1. Discussion on Sign Code amendments for pedestrian signs 2. Review of Five Corners code work Feb. 22 1. Comprehensive Plan Performance Report 2. Public Hearing on amendments to sign code on pedestrian signs (tentatively) MARCH 2O17 March 8 March 22 APRIL 2017 April 12 April 26 MAY 2017 May 10 May 24 r Q Packet Pg. 24 items ana liates are 9.A.a to change Pending 1. Community Development Code Re -Organization 2017 2. Neighborhood Center Plans and zoning implementation, including: ✓ Five Corners 3. Further Highway 99 Implementation, including: ✓ Potential for "urban center" or transit -oriented design/development strategies ✓ Parking standards 4. Exploration of incentive zoning and incentives for sustainable development Current Priorities 1. Neighborhood Center Plans & implementation. 2. Highway 99 Implementation. Recurring 1. Annual Adult Entertainment Report (January -February as necessary) Topics 2. Election of Officers (15Y meeting in December) 3. Parks & Recreation Department Quarterly Report (January, April, July, October) 4. Quarterly report on wireless facilities code updates (as necessary) Packet Pg. 25