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Edmonds Planning Board
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250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020
JULY 26, 2017, 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Draft Minutes: July 12„ 2016
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Development Services Director Report
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing on Proposed Planned Action Code Language
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Update on Developing the Urban Forest Management Plan
8. NEW BUSINESS
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
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/26/2017
Approval of Draft Minutes: July 12„ 2016
Staff Lead: N/A
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft minutes
Narrative
Draft minutes are attached.
Attachments:
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CITY OF EDMONDS
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
July 12, 2017
Chair Rubenkonig called the meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public
Safety Complex, 250 — 5"b Avenue North.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Carreen Rubenkonig, Chair
Matthew Cheung
Daniel Robles
Mike Rosen
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Nathan Monroe, Vice Chair (excused)
Todd Cloutier (excused)
Alicia Crank (excused)
Phil Lovell
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
Rob English, City Engineer
Phil Williams, Public Works and Utility Director
Jerrie Bevington, Video Recorder
Karin Noyes, Recorder
BOARD MEMBER CHEUNG MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2017 BE APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED. VICE CHAIR MONROE SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as presented.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
No one in the audience indicated a desire to comment during this portion of the meeting.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2017 COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN
Chair Rubenkonig reviewed the rules and procedures for the public hearing and then opened the hearing.
Tom Lindberg, Murray Smith & Associates, reviewed that the City's Water Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2010.
Until the new regulations changed in January of 2017, water utilities were required by the Department of Health (DOH) to
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update their plans every six years. Now the DOH allows water utilities the option of updating the plans every 10 years, and
that is what the City has chosen to do. He emphasized that the plan will remain a 20-year plan, with a 20-year forecast. He
commented that the plan is intended to meet the State's regulatory requirements and to provide the City with a useful
working document to guide planning, scheduling, and budgeting of water system improvements. It brings together a lot of
useful data that was analyzed carefully. He provided a brief overview of the plan elements as follows:
• Chapter 1— Introduction. This chapter introduces the reader to the water system
• Chapter 2 — Water System Description. This chapter describes each facility and provides background and historic
information relative to the system. It concludes by providing a brief overview of the adjacent water systems.
• Chapter 3 — Land Use and Population. This chapter summarizes the City's internal planning, identifying land
uses, as well as population trends and forecasts. Population data was used to project the water system demands for
the plan.
• Chapter 4 — Water Demands. This chapter summarizes past water demands and future projected water demands
for the City's system. The information in this chapter was used to analyze the existing water system facilities and
formed the basis for sizing future water system improvements.
• Chapter 5 — Policies and Design Criteria. This chapter outlines the laws, policies and design criteria that are
applied to operating, maintaining and planning improvements for the water system.
• Chapter 6 — Water Source and Quality. This chapter describes the City's existing water source and current water -
quality regulations. It also discusses the City's water -quality monitoring program, monitoring requirements, and
results of past water -quality monitoring.
• Chapter 7 — Operations and Maintenance. This chapter summarizes the operations and maintenances activities of
the City's Water Division, including a brief description of the personnel and their duties for operating and
maintaining the water system.
• Chapter 8 — Water System Analysis. This chapter presents an analysis of the City's existing water system.
Individual components were analyzed under existing and future water demand conditions to determine their ability
to meet policies and design criteria.
• Chapter 9 — Water System Improvements. This chapter presents water system improvements that the City plans
to implement within the next 20 years to resolve existing system deficiencies and meet the future demands of the
water system. It also presents criteria used for prioritizing the capital improvements, identifying planning level
project cost estimates, and developing an implementation schedule.
• Chapter 10 — Financial Plan. This chapter outlines a financial plan that generates enough revenue to cover the
operating and capital costs associated with providing water utility service to the City. The chapter analyzes the past
six years of financial performance and looks ahead at how to implement improvements through rates, connection
charges, and reserves.
• Appendices. The appendices are mostly required by the DOH, and they were attached to the plan as reference
documents.
Mr. Lindberg advised that the Water Use Efficiency Rule was adopted in 2007, requiring all public water systems to calculate
and report on an annual basis the distribution system leakage on a 3-year rolling average as a percentage of total supply. An
action plan is required if the leakage exceeds the established 10% threshold. The City is currently able to meet this
requirement, and will continue to do so in the future. Based on data the City has collected over the past six years, overall
water usage, on a per capita basis, has decreased from 104 gallons per day in 2003 through 2008 to 95 gallons per day in
2009 through 2014. It is expected that water usage per capita will continue to decrease. He noted that, in addition to leaking
water mains, "leakage" can be attributed to water uses by contractors, fire hydrant uses by the fire department, and other
various uses that are not captured by the meters.
Mr. Lindberg reviewed the components of the City's water system as follows:
• Water Source. Currently, all of the water in the City's system is purchased from the Alderwood Water District (AWD),
which in turn, purchases its water from the City of Everett. Water comes to the City via the Alderwood Supply Station.
In addition, the City has an emergency intertie with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) during emergency events. Recent
analysis verified that the supply station has sufficient capacity to meet current and future needs, partly due to
improvements the City did in 2010.
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• Storage Facilities. There are five reservoirs in the City's system, with a total storage capacity of 7.5 million gallons.
All of these facilities combined provide sufficient storage to meet the needs identified in the 20-year planning period.
• Pumping Facilities. The Five Corners Pump Station pumps stored water from the Five Corners Reservoirs for fire flow
and during peak demand periods to maintain a relatively steady supply through the Alderwood Supply Station.
Improvements were made to the pump station in 2010, including replacement of valves, pumps and pipes, and control
modifications were done in 2016 to allow the station to operate in either pressure or flow control modes. The analysis
indicates that capacity at this station is sufficient to meet the current and future needs of the system.
• Distribution System. The City's distribution system consists of approximately 136 miles of water main, and a large
percentage of them are reaching the end of their serviceable life. By following the current plan's aggressive program of
replacing the older mains, the City has made and will continue to make good progress. Not only are the mains old, but
they no longer meet the fire flow requirements. Following a thorough examination of the existing system, the proposed
plan provides a good picture of what is needed in the system.
Mr. Lindberg reviewed that since 2009, 12 miles of water main has been replaced, pressure reducing stations were replaced,
the Five Corners Pump Station's control system was upgraded, the Alderwood Supply Station was upgraded, and minor
improvements were made at the Seaview and Yost Reservoirs. Improvements identified in the updated plan include:
replacing existing water main with new ductile iron pipe in accordance with the City's construction standards; replacing
and/or improving aging Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Stations, completing seismic and structural improvements at the Five
Corners Reservoir, replacing the piping inside of the Yost and Seaview Reservoirs, installing a new supply station for the
SPU Intertie, and upgrading the 10 emergency interties.
Mr. Lindberg referred to the financial analysis, which was done by the FCS Group. He explained that the Financial Plan
identifies the replacement costs for water main replacement and other improvements, as well as programs for funding the
projects into the future. Improvements identified for the next 6 years are estimated to cost about $18.9 million, which results
in an average expenditure of about $3.15 million per year. The financing plan contained in the plan is intended to fund
planned improvements and ongoing operations and maintenance, while paying down debt. This is based on the City's
preference to fund capital improvements from cash reserves without incurring new dept. As proposed, the improvements
would be funded through a combination of cash reserves from system reinvestment, rate revenues and new water service
connection general facility charges. However, ongoing rate adjustments are also necessary to provide sufficient revenue.
As requested by the Board at their last meeting, Mr. Lindberg provided a comparison of the City's rates with those of other
nearby systems. The City's rate is about in the middle when compared to others.
Mr. Lindberg summarized that, following the public hearing and the Planning Board's recommendation to the City Council,
the proposed plan will be presented for a public hearing before the City Council on July 18th. He noted that it was previously
presented to the City Council's Public Works Committee on July 12th. Once the City Council gives its blessing to the plan, it
will be submitted to the DOH for review. The DOH review typically takes about three months to complete. The plan will
then be updated to address comments received from the DOH, and it is hoped that it can be formally adopted by the City
Council by the end of the year.
Chair Rubenkonig reported that, in addition to tonight's presentation, she read the minutes from the last meeting and
reviewed the materials provided in the Staff Report. She commented that Mr. Lindberg and staff did an excellent job
presenting the technical information that is required to meet various government regulations in a way that is easy for the
average citizen to understand. She said she particularly liked the explanation that was provided for how the City's water
rates are based on the desire to fund operating and maintenance, as well future projects, without bonds. She appreciated that
Mr. Lindberg responded to Vice Chair Monroe's request at the June 261h meeting for information about how the City's rates
compare to neighboring systems. She suggested that the comparison data also be presented to the City Council.
Board Member Robles asked what is the most common way that the pipes fail. Mr. Williams advised that leaks and breaks
are caused by a number of things, including changes in ground temperature, changes in pressure, and ground settling. The
older pipes are brittle. Board Member Robles asked how long the City anticipates the new ductile iron pipes will last. Mr.
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Williams explained that the older cast iron pipes are about 50 to 60 years old, and they expect a longer life from the new
pipes because the material will be more durable. He noted that the City has already replaced all of its steel and asbestos
cement pipes.
Chair Rubenkonig asked Mr. Lindberg to explain why Edmonds is in such a good position to go from a 6-year planning cycle
to a 10-year planning cycle. Mr. Lindberg responded that the DOH has been receiving pressure from systems to stretch out
the planning cycle because six years isn't long considering how long it takes to gather and analyze the data and update the
plans. The DOH finally decided to allow 10-year plans, recognizing that cities like Edmonds are taking care of their systems
and the DOH does not need a report every six year. The City also reviews the water utility plan on a year basis as part of the
Comprehensive Plan update. He noted that most other systems in the state have decided to adopt a 10-year plan, as well. Mr.
Williams added that if considerable change was occurring in Edmonds, it would be more important to review and update the
plan more frequently, but it is not anticipated that Edmonds will change much over the next 20 years.
Chair Rubenkonig asked Mr. Lindberg to describe the types of comments they anticipated hearing from the public. Mr.
Lindberg said he anticipated questions about rates, and many people are often surprised by the volume of water leakage.
However, it is important to consider the amount in context with what other systems experience. Currently, the City is in line
with other systems, and he anticipates the City's number will decrease as water mains are replaced. The City has also
purchased equipment that allows it to test water mains on a yearly basis to detect leakage and catch problems before the pipes
break. In addition, the City is working to replace water meters to make sure they are reading accurately. Mr. Williams added
that, although 10% seems like a lot of water and people assume that it is all leakage, it also includes non -revenue water from
a number of different sources.
Mr. Williams advised that the trend of lower water consumption has been going on for quite some time in Edmonds. From
its peak in 2000 at about 15 million gallons, it is now just over 10 million gallons in 2017. This is a significant difference in
the amount of water the City is consuming, and the trend is common amongst most water systems in the area. The decrease
has a lot to do with more efficient plumbing in homes, but the City has also made an effort to educate people about ways to
conserve water. The City is a member of the Everett Consortium of Water Use Efficiency, and the City also provides its own
equipment to survey all of the system to identify leaks. Replacing the older water mains will help. Chair Rubenkonig asked
if there is one conservation measure or program that received a good response from citizens of Edmonds. Mr. Williams
answered that the City sponsors a yearly campaign to give away gadgets for people to use in their homes to reduce the
amount of water used. These programs have been very popular.
Board Member Cheung referred to the rate comparison provided by Mr. Lindberg and asked if it was based on an average bill
or is it in relationship to the size of the property. Mr. Lindberg answered that it was based on the standard measurement used
by the Association of Washington Cities, which assumes that a single-family residential home uses 10 units of water per
month. However, he acknowledged that this number is a little high for the City of Edmonds.
Board Member Cheung said he was surprised that Shoreline and Lake Forest Park have the highest rates, even higher than the
City of Seattle. He asked if water consumption is higher in these two cities or if the rates are just higher. Mr. Williams said
he assumes that the average water use is about the same, but water from SPU costs more. He noted that the four cities with
the highest rates are served by SPU. Mr. Lindberg reminded the Board that the City used to purchase water from SPU to
serve its south end, but this was discontinued 17 years ago when the City reconfigured its system to serve the entire City via
the AWD, which charges a lower rate.
Board Member Robles asked if the City marks up the cost of the water after it is purchased from the AWD. Mr. Williams
explained that the City purchases the water on a wholesale basis and marks it up to cover the operations and maintenance of
the distribution system. He noted that operation and maintenance costs are about the same for all systems, and the labor
requirements are about the same. The differences are typically based on how much is being reinvested into the system to
replace aging infrastructure. The City is making a better than average commitment on the capital improvement side, and this
has an impact on the rates. The rate increase is intended to bring in enough new money to replace the aging infrastructure
with current capital rather than borrowing money. He felt this was the smartest approach long term.
There was no one in the audience, and Chair Rubenkonig closed the public hearing.
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BOARD MEMBER CHEUNG MOVED THAT THE BOARD FORWARD THE DRAFT 2017 COMPREHENSIVE
WATER SYSTEM PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL, WITH A RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL AS
PRESENTED BY STAFF. BOARD MEMBER ROBLES SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
REVIEW OF EXTENDED AGENDA
Chair Rubenkonig reviewed that, as requested by Vice Chair Monroe, an update on the Urban Forest Management Plan will
be presented to the Board on July 26t1i. However, she noted that the extended agenda still does not include an update on a
study regarding the economic impacts of art in Edmonds.
Chair Rubenkonig recalled that Board Member Crank inquired at the last meeting about when the Board would meet jointly
with the Economic Development Commission, and her understanding is that the joint meeting would not occur until the Five
Corners feasibility study is available for discussion. She suggested that perhaps a tentative date could be placed on the
extended agenda. She recalled that Board Member Crank also inquired about a joint meeting with the City Council, which
would focus on affordable housing. In addition, the Board discussed the idea of meeting jointly with the Architectural
Design Board, but a topic for discussion has yet to present itself. Mr. Chave suggested that the discussion could focus on the
design review process and design review standards. The Board Members agreed that would be appropriate.
Chair Rubenkonig advised that the agenda for the July 26th meeting includes a public hearing on the Planned Action
Ordinance for the Highway 99 Subarea Plan and an update on the Urban Forest Management Plan. The August 9tb meeting
agenda will include a presentation called "Taming Big Foot," regarding climate change. It will also include a presentation on
the completion of the Sustainable Cities Partnership with Western Washington University.
PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Rubenkonig referred to the Planned Action Ordinance (PAO) for the Highway 99 Subarea Plan and asked if the
transportation trip ranges and thresholds discussed are the same as those in Shoreline and Lynnwood. Mr. Chave answered
no, and explained that the thresholds are based on specific information for the City's study area. Chair Rubenkonig also
noted that on Page 5 of the PAO, the word "copted" should be changed to "co-opted." Lastly, she asked that when the PAO
is presented to the Board for public hearing on July 26th, it would be helpful for staff to provide an example of how the PAO
would impact a new business.
Chair Rubenkonig reported that in the presentation to City Council that she and Vice Chair Monroe provided, she referred to
the Board as the "front porch to the City Council." She recalled that the Board has had previous discussions about how to get
citizens involved in the process. She said sees the Board as being less formal than the City Council, and she suggested that
the Board entertain the idea of making the meeting setting less formal by perhaps changing at least some of their meetings to
the Brackett Room on the third floor of City Hall. The room could be arranged in a configuration that makes the Board
appear more approachable to the citizens. However, she acknowledged that there are also some disadvantages associated
with the concept, such as the meetings could not be publicized on television. Board Member Robles suggested that it would
be helpful to have a budget for advertising, marketing and perhaps even rebranding the Planning Board as being the "front
porch to the City Council."
Chair Rubenkonig noted that there is currently no student representative serving on the Board. As she read through the
ordinance, she learned that it is actually referred to as a "youth representative." The representative does not need to be a
student, but must be between the age of 16 and 25. Residency is required, as well. She said she will be discussing the
recruitment process with various individuals over the next few weeks. She noted that, in the past, the representative was
affirmed by the Board after being interviewed by a subcommittee of the Board. No approval is required from the City
Council.
PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Rosen referred to Chair Rubenkonig's earlier comments about creating an environment that invites and
encourages public engagement. He commented that this struggle is not unique to the Planning Board. Engaging the public in
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discussions is difficult on all levels, even on issues that directly impact citizens. He suggested that the current system of
public meetings tends to draw a more predictable crowd. He likes the vision of the Board being a "front porch to the City
Council" where people are engaged in the conversation early and in an inviting environment. However, when considering
how to meet people where it is most comfortable for them to engage, the City should try to incorporate more digital
opportunities that are available all day, every day. He summarized that the vision of making the environment more
comfortable is great, but it still focuses on the concept of "this place at this time," which is not necessarily convenient to how
people engage in this day and age. He suggested the Board research how other cities are working to communicate and
encourage participation. It needs to be more than changing the venue. At the Board's request, he agreed to put together some
ideas to share with them at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/26/2017
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:
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Date: July 21, 2017
To
From
Subject:
MEMORANDUM
Planning Board
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Director Report
"When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain
is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome."
-Wilma Rudolph
Next Planning Board Meeting
The next Planning Board meeting is on July 26, with agenda items that include: (1) public
hearing on the draft Highway 99 Area planned action ordinance; and (2) an update on
developing the Urban Forest Management Plan.
REGIONAL NEWS
State Legislative Activity
As you know, the state Legislature has not moved forward on adopting a capital budget this year. This is
disappointing news for Edmonds and other jurisdictions, as well as state agencies, that have important
projects awaiting funding.
In the near future, we will provide information to you on specific bills related to planning that did pass
this year.
New Population Estimates
The state Office of Financial Management, on July 1, published the new population estimates for cities
and counties in Washington State. The official estimated population for the City of Edmonds is now
41,260. This is up from 40,900 last year.
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
F1 PSRC is seeking input on updating Transportation 2040 plan, a 30-year plan to address
our region's transportation needs in conjunction with other important needs and values.
A webpage has been developed that helps people learn more about this project and
provide input through a survey. If you are interested, check it out at:
http://www.survevgizmo.com/s3/3625029/f36a4f7f5O57.
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❑ PSRC's Regional Staff Committee (which includes the Edmonds Development Services
Director) met July 20 on items including:
o Transportation 2040 Update
o Regional Centers Framework Update
o Regional Growth Trends
Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT)
The SCT Steering Committee (which primarily consists of local elected officials, including
Councilmember Kristiana Johnson) meets July 26 on items including:
o Community Advisory Board application
0 2018 Dues Assessment (re: each jurisdiction's contribution to SCT operations)
o Update on Alliance for Housing Affordability
o Transportation 2040 Update
o Strategic Tourism Plan
o Sound Transit 2 and 3
LOCAL NEWS
Shoreline Master Program (SMP)
The proposed Edmonds SMP, as approved by the City Council and submitted to Ecology, has not
been appealed by any parties and the appeal deadline is now passed. Therefore, the City can
move forward with implementing the SMP.
Marsh Study
A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for the Edmonds Marsh Study. The study is
intended as a site -specific, planning -level scientific baseline study. Responses are due August
15.
Architectural Design Board
The Architectural Design Board met on July 5 for a public hearing on the design for Edmonds
Vista Apartments. The Board's next meeting will be held on August 2. An agenda will be posted
online when available.
Diversity Commission
The Diversity Commission's next scheduled meeting is August 2. An agenda will be posted
online when available.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission met on July 19 regarding:
❑ Development feasibility in Edmonds
❑ Art activities
❑ Civic facilities
❑ Affordable housing.
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The Commission's next meeting will be held on August 16. An agenda will be posted online
when available.
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Commission's met July 13 on the following topics:
❑ Continued discussion of "Gerdon House at 209 Casper Street for possible inclusion on
Edmonds Historic Register
❑ Presentation on the Edmonds Museum Remodel
❑ Review of 2018 Calendar.
The group next meets on August 10. Items of discussion will include: 2018 historic calendar,
possible certificate of appropriateness for museum & reviewing a structure for Edmonds
Historic Register. An agenda will be posted online when available.
Tree Board
The Tree Board meets next on August 3. An agenda will be posted online when available.
City Council
Topics for the Council's July 18 meeting included:
❑ Presentation from Cemetery Board
❑ Students Saving Salmon — 2017 report
❑ Approval of noise ordinance modifying the process for allowing noise by City projects
Public hearing on 2017 Comprehensive Water System Plan
Presentation on City's Water Use Efficiency Program for 2017 — this was brief, due to time
constraints, but of interest
❑ Discussion of CG development regulations & planned action for Hwy 99 Subarea
❑ Approval of Resolution of intent to designate Hwy 99 Subarea as "Residential Targeted Area" for
multi -family tax exemption program (Note: This is one step in the process prior to any final
Council decision.)
❑ Presentation on Historical information panels for Yost Park & Waterfront Mills (as
recommended by the Planning Board
❑ Confirmation of Tree Board appointments
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
• June 17 — Oct. 7: Summer Market
• July 22: Low Tide Beach Walk: Olympic Beach Visitor Station, 10 am
• July 25: Sand Sculpting Contest, Marina Beach Park, 10 am
• July 28: Outdoor Movie Nite: Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG), Frances Anderson Center Playfield,
9 pm
• August 4: Outdoor Movie Nite: Night at the Museum: Secret of Tomb (PG), Frances
Anderson Center Playfield, 9 pm
• August 11— August 13: A Taste of Edmonds
• August 17: Edmonds Art Walk
• August 20: Low Tide Beach Walk: Olympic Beach Visitor Station, 10 am
• August 26: Moonlight Beach Adventure, Marina Beach Park, 7:30 pm
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/26/2017
Public Hearing on Proposed Planned Action Code Language
Staff Lead: Shane Hope, Director
Department: Planning Board
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
Revitalizing the Highway 99 area has been a goal of the City Council and the public for years. Over time,
various studies were developed and several transportation safety projects were planned. However, a
clear vision and a broad -reaching strategy for the future had not been articulated. In early 2016, based
on a budget allocation approved by the City Council, work began on a new Highway 99 Subarea Plan,
planned action EIS, and implementing development regulations.
Significant public information and input were provided.
Staff Recommendation:
Consider the information and recommend City Council adoption of the Planned Action Code for the
Highway 99 Subarea.
Narrative
Planned Action Code
The Growth Management Act and the State Environmental Policy Act provide for a "planned action"
process that jurisdictions can use to streamline the environmental review process for projects that have
already been covered by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) developed for a subarea. This is, in
part, because the EIS will have analyzed impacts of development and identified mitigation measures to
address the impacts.
To memorialize the EIS work for the subarea, cities may adopt a "planned action ordinance" or code that
specifies the type and amount of development that may be allowed to proceed in the subarea without
additional SEPA review. All other applicable laws and regulations would still apply.
A draft planned action code (see Attachment 1) has been prepared for the Planning Board's review.
Some elements of it will be finalized after the Final EIS has been issued. (A Draft EIS was issued in early
June and the Final EIS is expected by early August.) The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the
draft planned action code on July 26. It is included here now so that the City Council can be more
familiar with the intent and scope of the planned action approach. No action is required at this time.
Next Steps
Next steps include:
July 31- City Council meeting for further discussion of the draft Highway 99 Subarea Plan, the
related development regulations, and/or the planned action code. (Note: this may include a
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public hearing on the draft planned action code.)
August 15 - City Council meeting for potential action on the Subarea Plan, the development
regulations, and the planned action ordinance. (On a separate but related track, potential
action may be considered for a multifamily tax exemption program to increase affordable
housing opportunities.)
Attachments:
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J U LY 2017 - DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, establishing a
Planned Action for the Highway 99 Subarea, pursuant to the State Environmental Policy
Act
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and implementing rules provide
for the integration of environmental review with land use planning and project review through
designation of Planned Actions by jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act
"GMA); and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Comprehensive Plan complying with the GMA; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted development regulations providing for planned actions;
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a subarea plan and development regulations for the
Highway 99 Subarea; and
WHEREAS, designation of a Planned Action expedites the permitting process for
subsequent, implementing projects whose impacts have been previously addressed in a Planned
Action environmental impact statement (EIS), and thereby encourages desired growth and
economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Highway 99 Planned Action EIS identifies impacts and mitigation
measures associated with planned development in the subarea; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted development regulations which will help protect the
environment, and is adopting zoning regulations specific to the sub -area which will guide the a
amount, location, form, and quality of desired development; r
WHEREAS, the Highway 99 Subarea is deemed to be appropriate for designation of a
Planned Action;
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Planning Board held an open record public hearing on May 10,
2017 to consider Highway 99 Subarea development regulations and on July 26, 2017 to consider
the proposed planned action ordinance;
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council held an open record public hearing on June 20,
2017 to consider Highway 99 Subarea development regulations and on July 31, 2017, to
consider the proposed planned action ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are hereby adopted and incorporated
by reference. The City Council bases its findings and conclusions on the entire record of
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testimony and exhibits, including all written and oral testimony before the Planning Board and
City Council.
SECTION 2. Purpose. The City Council declares that the purpose of this ordinance is to:
A. Combine analysis of environmental impacts with the City's development of plans and
regulations;
B. Designate the Highway 99 Subarea as a Planned Action for purposes of environmental
review and permitting of subsequent, implementing projects pursuant to the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), RCW 43.21C.031;
C. Determine that the EIS prepared for the sub -area plan meets the requirements of a
Planned Action EIS pursuant to SEPA;
D. Establish criteria and procedures, consistent with state law, that will determine
whether subsequent, implementing projects qualify as Planned Actions;
E. Provide the public with information about planned actions and how the City will
process applications for implementing projects;
F. Streamline and expedite the land use review and approval process for qualifying
projects by relying on the EIS completed for the Planned Action; and
G. Apply the City's development regulations together with the mitigation measures
described in the Planned Action EIS and this Ordinance to address the impacts of future
development contemplated by the Planned Action.
SECTION 3. Findings. The City Council finds as follows:
A. The City is subject to the requirements of the Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A,
and is located within an Urban Growth Area; a
B. The City has adopted a Comprehensive Plan complying with the GMA, and is r
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C. The City is adopting development regulations to implement the Highway 99 Subarea
Plan to implement said Plan;
D. The City has prepared an EIS for the Highway 99 subarea (Planned Action EIS) and
finds that this EIS adequately addresses the probable significant environmental impacts
associated with the type and amount of development planned to occur in the designated
Planned Action area;
E. The mitigation measures identified in the Planned Action EIS and attached to this
ordinance as Exhibit B, together with adopted City development regulations, will adequately
mitigate significant impacts from development within the Planned Action area;
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F. The Subarea Plan and Planned Action EIS identify the location, type and amount of
development that is contemplated by the Planned Action;
G. Future projects that are implemented consistent with the Planned Action will protect
the environment, benefit the public and enhance economic development;
H. The City has provided numerous opportunities for meaningful public involvement in
the proposed Planned Action; has considered all comments received; and, as appropriate, has
modified the proposal or mitigation measures in response to comments;
I. The Highway 99 Subarea Plan is not an essential public facility as defined by RCW
36.70A.200(1), and any future projects which meet the definition of an essential public facility
will not qualify as Planned Actions;
J. The Planned Action applies to a defined area that is smaller than the overall City
boundaries; and
K. Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed Planned Action, with
implementation of mitigation measures identified in the EIS.
SECTION 4. Procedures and Criteria for Evaluating and Determining Projects as
Planned Actions.
A. Planned Action Area. The Planned Action designation shall apply to the area shown in
Exhibit A.
B. Environmental Document. A Planned Action determination for a site -specific
implementing project application shall be based on the environmental analysis contained in the
Draft EIS issued by the City on June 2, 2017, and the Final EIS published on . The Draft
and Final EISs shall comprise the Planned Action EIS. The mitigation measures contained in "
Exhibit B are based upon the findings of the Planned Action EIS and shall, along with adopted a
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C. Planned Action Designated. Land uses and activities described in the Planned Action
EIS, subject to the thresholds described in subsection ID and the mitigation measures
contained in Exhibit B, are designated Planned Actions or Planned Action Projects pursuant to
RCW 43.21C.031. A development application for a site -specific Planned Action project located
within the Highway 99 Subarea Planned Action Area shall be designated as a Planned Action if it
meets the criteria set forth in subsection ID of this ordinance and applicable laws, codes,
development regulations and standards of the City.
D. Planned Action Qualifications. The following thresholds shall be used to determine if
a site -specific development proposed within the Highway 99 Planned Action Area is
contemplated by the Planned Action and has had its environmental impacts evaluated in the
Planned Action EIS:
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(1) Land Use. The following general categories/types of land uses, which are
permitted or conditionally permitted in zoning districts applicable to the Highway 99
Planned Action Area, and subject to any limitations in size contained in the applicable
zoning districts, are considered Planned Actions: Anticipated land uses are further
identified below:
(a) Multiple dwellings;
(b) Office uses, including but not limited to medical office;
(c) Retail and service uses;
(d) Medical and health care uses;
(e) Mixed use development;
(e) Utilities and capital facilities.
Individual land uses considered to be Planned Actions shall include those uses
specifically listed in development regulations applicable to the zoning classifications applied to
properties within the Planned Action Area.
(2) Development Thresholds.
a) The following amount of various new land uses are contemplated by the
Planned Action:
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Non-residential uses, including
1,634,685 square feet of building
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medical/health care uses
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3,325 dwelling units
(b) If future development proposals in the Highway 99 Planned Action Area
exceed the development thresholds specified in this ordinance, further
environmental review may be required pursuant to WAC 197-11-172.
Furthermore, if proposed development would alter the assumptions and
analysis in the Planned Action EIS, further environmental review may be
required. Shifting the development amount between categories of uses may be
permitted so long as the total build -out does not exceed the aggregate amount
of development and trip generation reviewed in the EIS, and so long as the
impacts of that development have been identified in the Planned Action EIS and
are mitigated consistent with Exhibit B.
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(c). Building Heights. Building heights shall be as established in the applicable
zoning classification and as evaluated in the Planned Action EIS.
(3) Transportation.
(a) Trip Ranges & Thresholds. The Planned Action EIS analyzed and identified mitigation
for 2,755 new pm peak hour trips in the Planned Action area. Uses or activities that would
exceed these maximum trip levels will require additional SEPA review.
(b) Concurrency. The determination of transportation impacts shall be based on the
City's concurrency management program and the level of service standards in the
Comprehensive Plan.
(c) Traffic Impact Mitigation. All planned action projects shall pay, as a condition of
approval, their proportionate share of local street improvements according to the schedule in
Edmonds City Code 3.36.125. Impact fees will be determined according to the methodology
contained in Chapter 3.36.
(d) Director Discretion. The Development Services Director, in consultation with the City
Engineer, shall have discretion to determine incremental and total trip generation, consistent
with the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (latest edition) or an
alternative manual accepted by the Director at his or her sole discretion, for each project permit
application proposed under this Planned Action.
(4) Elements of the Environment and Degree of Impacts. A proposed project that would
result in a significant change in the type or degree of impacts to any of the elements of the
environment analyzed in the Planned Action EIS, would not qualify as a Planned Action.
(5) Changed Conditions. Should environmental conditions change significantly from
those analyzed in the Planned Action EIS, the City's SEPA Responsible Official may determine a
that the Planned Action designation is no longer applicable until supplemental environmental
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review is conducted.
E. Planned Action Review Criteria.
(1) The City's SEPA Responsible Official may designate as planned actions, pursuant to
RCW 43.21C.030, applications that meet all of the following conditions:
(a) the proposal is located within the Planned Action area identified in Exhibit A of this
ordinance;
(b) the proposed uses and activities are consistent with those described in the Planned
Action EIS and Section 4.D of this ordinance;
(c) the proposal is within the Planned Action thresholds and other criteria of Section 3.D
of this ordinance;
(d) the proposal is consistent with the City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan and the
Highway 99 Subarea Plan;
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(e) the proposal's significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified in the
Planned Action EIS;
(f) the proposal's significant impacts have been mitigated by application of the
measures identified in Exhibit B, and other applicable city regulations, together with any
modifications or variances or special permits that may be required;
(g) the proposal complies with all applicable local, state and/or federal laws and
regulations, and the Responsible Official determines that these constitute adequate mitigation;
and
(h) the proposal is not an essential public facility as defined by RCW 36.70A.200(1).
(2) The City shall base its decision on review of a SEPA checklist, or an alternative form
approved by the Department of Ecology, and review of the application and supporting
documentation.
(3) A proposal that meets the criteria of this section shall be considered to qualify and
be designated as a Planned Action, consistent with the requirements or RCW 43.21C.030, WAC
197-11-164 et seq, and this ordinance.
F. Effect of Planned Action
(1) Designation as a Planned Action project means that a qualifying proposal has been
reviewed in accordance with this ordinance and found to be consistent with its development
parameters and thresholds, and with the environmental analysis contained in the Planned
Action EIS.
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the criteria of Section 3.D and qualifies as a Planned Action, the proposal shall not require a
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G. Planned Action Permit Process. Applications for Planned Actions shall be reviewed
pursuant to the following process.
(1) Development applications shall meet all applicable requirements of the Edmonds
City Code and Community Development Code. Applications for Planned Actions shall be made
on forms provided by the City and shall include a SEPA checklist, or an approved Planned Action
checklist.
(2) The City's Director of Development Services or designee shall determine whether the
application is complete as provided in Edmonds City Code 20.02.003.
(3) If the application is for a project within the Planned Action Area defined in Exhibit A,
the application will be reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the criteria of this ordinance
and thereby qualifies as a Planned Action project. The SEPA Responsible Official shall notify the
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applicant of his/her decision. If the project is determined to qualify as a Planned Action, it shall
proceed in accordance with the applicable permit review procedures specified in Edmonds City
Code Chapter 20.02, except that no SEPA threshold determination, EIS or additional SEPA review
shall be required. The decision of the SEPA Responsible Official regarding qualification as a
Planned Action shall be final.
(4) Public notice and review for projects that qualify as Planned Actions shall be tied to
the underlying permit and shall follow the procedures set forth in Edmonds City Code Chapter
20.03. If notice is otherwise required for the underlying permit, the notice shall state that the
project has qualified as a Planned Action. If notice is not otherwise required for the underlying
permit, no special notice is required by this ordinance.
(5) Development Agreement. To provide additional certainty about applicable
requirements, the City or an applicant may request consideration and execution of a
development agreement, as allowed in Ch. 20.08 ECDC of Edmond's city code, for a Planned
Action project. The development agreement may address review procedures applicable to a
Planned Action project, permitted uses, mitigation measures, payment of impact fees or
provision of improvements through other methods, design standards, phasing, vesting of
development rights, or any other topic that may properly be considered in a development
agreement consistent with RCW 36.70B.170 et seq.
(6) If a project is determined to not qualify as a Planned Action, the SEPA Responsible
Official shall so notify the applicant and prescribe a SEPA review procedure consistent with the
City's SEPA regulations and the requirements of state law. The notice shall describe the
elements of the application that result in failure to qualify as a Planned Action.
(7) Projects that fail to qualify as Planned Actions may incorporate or otherwise use
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SECTION S. Monitoring and Review.
A. The City shall monitor the progress of development in the designated Planned Action
Sub -area to ensure that it is consistent with the assumptions of this ordinance and the Planned
Action EIS regarding the type and amount of development and associated impacts, and with the
mitigation measures and improvements planned for the Highway 99 Planned Action Area.
B. This Planned Action Ordinance shall be reviewed no later than five years from its
effective date by the SEPA Responsible Official to determine the continuing relevance of its
assumptions and findings with respect to environmental conditions in the Planned Action area,
the impacts of development, and required mitigation measures. Based upon this review, the City
may propose amendments to this ordinance or may supplement or revise the Planned Action
EIS.
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SECTION 6. Conflict. In the event of a conflict between this Ordinance or any mitigation
measure imposed thereto, and any ordinance or regulation of the City, the provisions of this
ordinance shall control EXCEPT that the provision of any International Code shall supersede.
SECTION 7. Severability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance or its application be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the constitutionality or validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
SECTION 8. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5)
days after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
APPROVED
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK
CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED _ day of 2017
APPROVED _ day of .2017
PUBLISHED _ day of
2017
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. passed by the
City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City
of Edmonds as hereon indicated.
CITY CLERK
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PLANNED ACTION EIS MITIGATION DOCUMENT
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires environmental review for project and non -
project proposals that may have adverse impacts on the environment.
In order to meet SEPA requirements, the City of Edmonds issued the Draft Highway 99 Planned
Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on June 2, 2017 and the Final Highway 99 Planned
Action EIS on XXXXX, 2017. The Draft and Final EIS are referenced collectively herein as the
"EIS." The EIS has identified probably significant impacts that would occur with future
development in the Planned Action area, together with a number of potential measures to
mitigate those significant impacts.
The purpose of this Mitigation Document is to establish specific mitigation measure for qualified
planned action development proposals, based on significant impacts identified in the EIS. The
mitigation measures would apply to future development proposals that are consistent with the
planned action development envelope reviewed in the EIS and that are located within the
Planned Action area (see Exhibit A).
USE OF TERMS
Brief definitions of terms used in this Mitigation Document are provided below.
SEPA Terms
The discussion of mitigation measures may refer to the word's action, planned action or
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a construction or management activity for a defined geographic area. "Non -project"
actions involve decisions about policies, plans or programs (WAC 197-11-704)
• "Planned Action" refers to types of project actions that are designated by ordinance for
a specific geographic area and addressed in an EIS in conjunction with a comprehensive
plan or subarea plan, a fully contained community, a master planned resort, a master
planned development or phased project (WAC 197-11-164).
• "Proposal" means a proposed action that may be an action or regulatory decision of an
agency, or any action proposed by applicants (WAC 197-11-784)
Other Terms
The Planned Action area may be referred to as the Highway 99 Planned Action Area, Highway 99
Subarea, project area or project site in this document.
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General Interpretation
Where a mitigation measure includes the words "shall" or "will," inclusion of that measure is
mandatory in order to qualify a project as a Planned Action. Where "should" or "would" appear,
the mitigation measures may be considered by the project applicant as a source of additional a
mitigation, as feasible or necessary, to ensure that a project qualifies as a planned action and/or
to reduce or avoid impacts.
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streetscape, provide opportunities for medical services growth, provide for enhanced multi -
modal mobility, and provide for a greater mix of uses in the subarea. Under this Planned Action,
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Any applicant for a project within the planned action area may propose alternative mitigation
measures, if appropriate and/or as a result of changed circumstance, in order to allow an
equivalent substitute mitigation for identified impacts. Such modifications would be evaluated
by the City SEPA Responsible Official prior to any project approvals by the City. E
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The combination of regulations applicable to each element of the environment and mitigation
measures identified in the EIS and documented in this Mitigation Document that are applied to
any planned action proposal will adequately mitigate all significant environmental impacts
associated with planned action proposals, except for those impacts that are identified as
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significant unavoidable adverse impacts.
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The EIS identifies significant impacts, unavoidable adverse impacts, and mitigation measures for
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public services and utilities. Please refer to the Draft and Final EIS for complete text associated
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reinforced through the plan vision for a high density, walkable mixed -use neighborhood with
urban amenities.
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Within the Planned Action, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan clearly identify three
distinct districts anchored around major transportation gateways and employment clusters,
such as the hospital and international businesses (Recommendation 3.1, February 2017 Draft
Highway 99 Subarea Plan). These amendments will bring the Comprehensive Plan and
recommended Highway 99 Subarea Plan into alignment.
Regulations and Commitments
As required by the Growth Management Act (GMA), the draft Subarea Plan and regulations have
been submitted to the Washington Department of Commerce for review and comment prior to
final adoption.
Other Mitigation Measures
No additional mitigation measures are recommended.
Aesthetics Mitigation Measures
Incorporated Plan Features
The City's Highway 99 Corridor and Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Comprehensive Plan
Map designations within the Comprehensive Plan will guide aesthetic improvements under the
planned action. Such improvements shall make the area more attractive and pedestrian friendly
by:
• ensuring that the design of new development contributes to the quality and character of
the area
• encouraging a variety of building types
• using landscaping and buffering to soften street fronts and to provide transitions between
more and less intensive uses
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study area and support the community's vision for the future neighborhood character of the
corridor. The policy guidance calls for improvements in signage and wayfinding, using design to
strengthen business opportunity, development of a unique district design identity, supporting
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Development under the Planned Action will be required to comply with existing development
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Additionally, the Planned Action stepback standards provide for transitions in building height
and bulk between portions of the subarea zoned for the highest intensity uses and adjacent
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The EIS analysis indicates that mitigation for traffic impacts of improvement projects under the
Planned Action would occur in two stages.
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The City will work with Community Transit to identify and help implement Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) mitigation measures to potentially reduce intersection level of
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service impacts under the No Action and Preferred Alternatives. The City may also consult with
Sound Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation on this subject.
Residential (any size), commercial (under 25 employees), and mixed -use developments may
select from a menu of TDM measures specifically assembled for these types of land uses. The
City will work with Community Transit and, if appropriate, other agencies, to develop guidelines
and worksheets for property owners or tenants of new developments to formulate a trip
reduction plan, provided that where the proposed development already incorporates measures
that encourage vehicle trip reduction or transportation demand as part of its proposal . Where
specific trip reductions plans are required, , plans must be submitted to the Development
Services Department prior of building permit application unless a different schedule has been
approved by the Development Services Director. The Department will consult with Community
Transit on the commute trip reduction plans and recommend any changes..
Developments comprised of larger employers are required to develop and implement TDM
plans tailored to their workforce. Employers with 25 to 100 employees are required to develop a
TDM plan selecting from the menu of TDM measures described above, or customize their own
plan. TDM plans for employers with 100 employees or more must conform to the requirements
of the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law that is part of the Washington Clean Air Act (RCW
70.94).
Menus of TDM strategies should include tiers of measures that have varying levels of
effectiveness and cost including but not limited to measures within the following broad
categories and associated example measures:
• Financial incentives, amenities and perks:
o Fully or partially subsidized transit passes
o Carpool/vanpool subsidies such as fuel vouchers, provision of vehicles, full or
partial coverage of vehicle lease, fuel, insurance and maintenance
o Car share membership for use by registered carpool and transit commuters
o Emergency ride home program
o Company vehicle available for employees who commute by alternative modes
o Prize drawings to employees or residents who commute by alternative modes
o Subsidized off -site services such as fitness center, daycare, dry cleaning, bicycle
repair and maintenance, etc.
o Service provided, or delivered, on -site such as dry cleaning pickup and delivery,
ATM machine, fitness center, daycare, etc.
• Parking Management Strategies
o Charge market rate for employee parking
o Parking cashout program
o Preferential parking for carpool/vanpools
o Restrictions or limited on -site parking
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o Unbundled parking
o On -site bike share and/or car share facilities
• Support Strategies and Assistance
o Part or full-time on -site TDM coordinator
o Commute options package for new employees and/or residents
o Commute alternative information kiosk or website
o Rideshare matching program
o Discounts on purchasing bicycles and accessories
o Sponsored events promoting alternative commute options
Note: Except where required by law or as a condition of approval, monitoring, refinement, and
maintenance of individual TDM plans by new development is voluntary after the initial submittal
for plan approval.
Stage 2
The City will implement new capacity -enhancing mitigation measures for intersection impacts
under the Preferred Alternative. The following new intersection capacity -enhancing mitigation
measures will be incorporated into the City's standardized six -year Transportation Improvement
Program process for funding and prioritizing transportation projects:
• State Route 99 / 220th Street SW — Widen State Route 99 to add a second southbound
left turn lane. This intersection is projected to operate at LOS F under buildout of the
Preferred Alternative, exceeding the standard of LOS E even with implementation of the
improvement called for in the 2015 Comprehensive Transportation Plan to widen 220th
to add a westbound right turn lane and a second westbound left turn lane, and an
eastbound right turn lane.
• State Route 99 / 224th Street SW — Convert the eastbound approach of 224th Street SW
to provide an exclusive right turn lane, a shared through/right turn lane, and an
exclusive left turn lane. This intersection would operate at a LOS F under buildout of the
Preferred Alternative. This intersection was not studied in the 2015 update to the
Comprehensive Transportation Plan and, therefore, does not currently have any
planned improvements.
Additionally, the City will take steps to enable the new capacity -enhancing mitigation measures
when and if monitoring shows that the measures are required, and implement the
improvements, as the following opportunities arise:
• Require any new development, redevelopment or site improvements requiring a
building permit on the properties adjacent to the impacted intersections to not
construct any form of structure or infrastructure (except landscaping or other
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streetscape improvements) on, under, or above the right of way potentially needed to
be acquired for the intersection capacity improvements.
• Coordinate with WSDOT and adjacent municipalities on the potential land acquisitions
needed for the intersection capacity improvements located within their jurisdictions
and, if possible, request the adjacent municipalities to apply the same building
restrictions.
• As funds become available through the City's Transportation Improvement Program
process, construct the capacity improvements. This may include acquiring the necessary
right of way from adjacent property owners through purchase or negotiated dedication.
Public Services
Incorporated Plan Features
Proposed transportation projects under the sub -area plan would improve pedestrian and bicycle
character, access, and mobility within the study area, particularly crossing Highway 99. As such,
east -west access across Highway 99 to park and recreation facilities would improve.
The sub -area plan provides greater incentive for mixed -use and commercial development in
proximity to existing infrastructure on SR-99, making more efficient use of available stormwater
capacity. Additionally, planned streetscape improvements under the Action Alternative would
increase landscaping along the street — trees and other landscaping provide a natural ability to
absorb stormwater and release it slowly to the atmosphere.
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Police
The Police Department will implement the 2016 agency goals to the extent feasible in its 2016-
2021 Multiyear Strategic Plan. These goals include:
• bringing the Street Crimes Unit and second K-9 team back on line
• partnering with City Council and the Edmonds School District to secure funding for a
School Resource Officer for Edmonds-Woodway High School
• establishing by policy the Peer Support Team to assist Department members and their
families in time of need
• working with SNOCOM and Bair Analytics to secure a crime analysis workstation which
interfaces with records management and helps bring a public crime mapping portal on-
line
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As recommended in the 2016-2021 Multiyear Strategic Plan, the Police Department should
maintain, at a minimum, the current staffing ratio of 1.35 commissioned officers per 1,000
residents. Additionally, the Police Department should continue looking to future budget cycles
and preparing to pursue and justify the addition of commissioned staff as the economic climate
allows.
As recommended in the 2016-2021 Multiyear Strategic Plan, the Police Department should
restore the Crime Prevention Officer position to aid the Department's ability to conduct crime
prevention training and strategies for businesses, apartment management, various concerned
groups, and individuals.
Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Ongoing capital facilities improvement, budgeting, and operational planning by Fire
District 1 and the City of Edmonds are anticipated to address incremental increases and
other changes in demand for fire services, including the need for additional personnel,
additional apparatus, and facility improvements. Fire District 1 recently completed the
first Phase of a Capital Facilities Plan which evaluates existing conditions, including an
inventory and assessment of existing facilities. Phase 1 of the plan indicated a need for
minor near and mid-term maintenance and repairs at Stations 16 and 17, as well as
potential seismic or safety upgrades. Station 20 is identified as one of 5-6 stations
throughout the district which should be considered for replacement to support operation
needs and code deficiencies (Fire District 2016c, 46, 48, C 114-C 145). Phase 2 will
forecast future needs and phase 3 will provide an estimate of capital facility funding
necessary to execute the plan, an implementation timeline and a recommended funding
approach.
All potential development in the study area will be constructed in compliance with the a
City's current Fire Code (ECDC 19.25), which is comprised of the 2015 International
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development will be provided as required by the Fire Code. Potential development will
also be required to comply with code requirements for emergency access to structures.
The Department of Fire Prevention also reviews proposed street improvements on a
project —by -project basis to identify potential negative impacts on response times and
ensure street improvements are consistent with the City's Fire Code.
A portion of the tax revenue generated from potential redevelopment in the study area
would accrue to the City and Fire District 1 to help fund additional fire and emergency
medical services.
Schools
Ongoing capital facilities improvements, budgeting, and operational planning by the
District, in conjunction with the City of Edmonds, are anticipated to accommodate
projected student enrollment at acceptable levels of service over the next twenty years.
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The School District will continue to replace, expand, modernize, and upgrade District
facilities as approved by voters in the 2014 Capital Construction Bond and should
implement the goals identified in Edmonds School District's Strategic Direction (ESD
2014).
Parks and Open Space
The City will, to the extent feasible, implement goals identified in the 2014 Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Plan which improve the park system within or near the
study area to address geographic gaps in service (Edmonds 2014, 4-1 — 4-11).
Specifically, impacts identified in the EIS should be mitigated by:
• Expanding the partnership with the Edmonds School District, including negotiating an
agreement for expanded, year-round public use of school grounds, sports fields and
gyms for recreation purposes (Goal 1.A).
• Exploring property acquisition and development with partners, including the School
District, Snohomish County and other public and private entities — continue to partner
with neighboring and overlapping jurisdictions (cities, counties, school districts) as well
as private entities (i.e. churches) to expand recreation opportunities for the community;
continue discussions for possible acquisition of Esperance Park from Snohomish County
for annexation and redevelopment into a community park with sports fields, community
gardens, picnic shelters, and other recreation features; and consider acquisition of
County park land within or adjacent to Edmonds (if made available), such as Chase Lake
(Goal 2.C).
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and implement improvements (Goal 2.N).
• Increasing connections to the Interurban Trail, using signage, sidewalks, curb extensions,
and other pedestrian/bicycle enhancements, especially focusing on crossing Highway 99
(Goal 2.0).
• Strongly considering the formation of a Metropolitan Park District in order to sustain the
level of quality expected by the community while growing to meet future needs
(Edmonds 2014, 5-5).
Electricity
Ongoing capital facilities improvements, budgeting, and operational planning by
Snohomish County PUD are anticipated to address incremental increases and other
changes in demand for electricity. Depending on the level of development and associated
new loads, feasibility studies should be conducted for individual projects as part of the
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development review process. System capital projects should be developed to meet the
demands of future loading if capacity improvements are necessary (Ha pers. com).
Stormwater
Any redevelopment or new development under both alternatives would be subject to
today's stricter regulations governing stormwater. Green design and construction
methods should be employed in buildings, streetscapes, and drainage features to detain
and treat stormwater (Ecology 2014, 8-10).
The City's Storm and Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan (2010) will guide
infrastructure improvements. Specific elements of the stormwater improvements will be
defined by the requirements of the State -mandated NPDES Western Washington Phase II
Municipal Stormwater Permit. Under this set of regulations, the City maintains measures
to protect and improve runoff conditions in relation to the receiving waters. The City of
Edmond's stormwater management requirements and ongoing efforts are included in:
• Edmonds Community Development Code 18.30 and Stormwater Code Supplement to
18.30 (Edmonds 2010b; Edmonds 2016c) — the City is nearly finished updating the
Stormwater Code and Supplement, anticipated to be adopted January 1, 2017
(Cawrsepers. com)
Storm and Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan (Edmonds 2010a)
Stormwater Management Program Plan (Edmonds 2016f)
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study area in order to determine if/when additional personnel, equipment, or facilities are
needed and will regularly review trends to ensure the City and Fire District 1 have
enough advance time to address the needs.
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The City and Fire District 1 should work together to plan for pedestrian improvements,
such as wider sidewalks, to ensure that the opportunity for emergency vehicle
maneuvering is maintained.
Additionally, the City should continue efforts to find sufficient resources to retain and
improve Fire District 1's current level of services provided. Efforts include exploring
additional funding sources — such as a Fire Benefit Charge or Levy Lid Lift; pursuing
ways to reduce unnecessary costs/eliminate redundancy, including potential opportunities
to partner with neighboring cities, Fire District 7, and other Fire Protection agencies
through regional consolidation; and planning for the possible formation of a Regional
Fire Authority in South Snohomish County.
Schools
The Edmonds School District tracks information on growth in enrollment and demand for
educational programs offering across all grade spans in the region, including the study
area, as part of its determination about if/when additional personnel or facilities are
needed. The City will periodically review trends and information from the Edmonds
School District, to ensure the City and the Edmonds School District have enough advance
time to address the needs, including grade configuration, optimum facility size,
educational program offerings, classroom utilization, scheduling requirements, and the
use of temporary classroom facilities.
Additionally, the Edmonds School District will continue to evaluate both condition and
capacity of existing facilities at Westgate and Sherwood Elementary Schools to
determine if capital improvements are needed.
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• Require on -site open space as a residential amenity for new development.
• Encourage and promote public open spaces through public/private partnerships where
possible.
• Implement pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements to provide greater
access to existing facilities within one-half mile of the study area, with a focus on
removing Highway 99 as a physical barrier.
• Existing recreational programs may see increased enrollment and increased revenue as
people living in the study area enroll in more programs. This increased enrollment may
marginally help offset the costs of providing additional facilities
Electricity
The following steps should be taken to mitigate for impacts to the electrical grid under
the Planned Action:
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• Evaluate and identify future service system needs through coordinated electricity
demand planning between the City Development Services Department and Snohomish
County PUD.
• The PUD is currently undergoing smart grid infrastructure modernization of its electrical
distribution system to improve reliability and increase efficiencies for its customers.
• Where feasible, reduce the use of power in building heating and cooling through passive
systems and modern power saving units.
Stormwater
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/26/2017
Update on Developing the Urban Forest Management Plan
Staff Lead: Shane Hope, Director
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
The City of Edmonds is working to develop an Urban Forest Management Plan that will primarily focus
on managing trees on public properties and in public rights -of -way. The plan will also consider some
community -wide issues, for example, the community's total tree canopy, the role of trees in critical
wildlife habitat corridors throughout the city and opportunities for public education.
Development of an Urban Forest Management Plan is an Implementation Action required under the City
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Recommendation
No recommendation at this time.
Narrative
Ian Scott, consultant from Davey Resource Group, will provide an update on developing the Edmonds'
Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). The presentation will include results from the urban tree
canopy assessment and what we learned from the June 22 public open house.
An opportunity for community input is also available online through an informal survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EdmondsUFMP
A draft plan is expected to be ready later this fall. The Planning Board will have at least two more
meetings to provide input on the draft plan. The final UFMP would be considered for adoption by the
City Council, probably in early 2018.
Attachments:
EdmondsPlanningBoardPresentation 2017_07_20
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Presentation Road Map
*Defining the Urban Forest
*Developing the Urban Forest Management Plan
*The Process So Far
*Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Results
*Benefits of Edmonds' Tree Canopy
*Community Public Vision Session, Outreach Findings
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*Vision and Goals
*Online Survey
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*Defining the Urban Forest
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Developing the Urban Forest Management
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•What is an urban forest management plan?
•Guidance for City property, public rights -of -
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*Long- and short-term goals
*Adaptive management principles
•\Nhy is a master plan import ant ?
•Promote a shared vision
*Communicate value and benefit of trees
•Manage challenges and opportunities
•Pathway to pro -act ive management
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The Process so f ar...
•stakeholder Interviews
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•Document Research
•Urban Tree Canopy (UTC)
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•To date, trees in Edmonds are
storing 188,000 tons of carbon,
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•$1.2 million in stormwater benefits
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Online Survey
OPEN UNTIL JU LY 22
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EdmondsUFMP
http://www.edmondswa.gov/201 1-07-27-22-31-43/planning-long-range.html
Number of respondents as of July, 20th 2017: 139
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Thank You! Questions?
Ian Scott
City of Edmonds Davey Resource Group
Development Services 206.714.3147
Depart ment Ian.Scott(adavey com
121 5t h Ave N Keeley O'Connell
Edmonds, WA 98020 Nature Insight Consulting
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/26/2017
Review of Extended Agenda
Staff Lead: N/A
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review Extended Agenda
Narrative
Extended Agenda is attached
Attachments:
07-26-2017 PB Extended Agenda
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Items and Dates are subject to change
luly 26 1. Public Hearing on Proposed Planned Action Code Language
2. Update on Developing the Urban Forest Management Plan
AUGUST
August 9 1. Presentation on completion of Sustainable Cities Partnership with WWU
2. Regional Growth Trends
August 23 SUMMER BREAK
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 13 1. Presentation on "Taming BigFoot" (action on Climate Change)
2. Housing Strategy Update (# 1)
3. Five Corners Area — Development Feasibility Analysis —Status report
Sept. 27 1. Sustainability Activities
2. Comp Plan Amendments
OCTOBER
Oct. 11 1. Comp Plan Amendments
Oct. 25 1. Five Corners Area —Development Feasibility Analysis —Final report
NOVEMBER
Nov. 8 1. Housing Strategy Update (#2)
2. Draft Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
Nov.22 HOLIDAY
DECEMBER
Dec. 13
Dec.27 HOLIDAY
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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 (VY meeting in December)
3. Parks & Recreation Department Quarterly Report (January, April, July,
October)
4. Quarterly report on wireless facilities code updates (as necessary)
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