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Edmonds Planning Board
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250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017, 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Draft Minutes of August 9, 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. Presentation on Climate Reality Project
B. Review of 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
9. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA
A. Planning Board Extended Agenda
10. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds Planning Board Agenda
September 13, 2017
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/13/2017
Approval of Draft Minutes of August 9, 2017
Staff Lead: N/A
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve draft minutes.
Narrative
Draft minutes are attached.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: PB170809d
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CITY OF EDMONDS
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
August 9, 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
Nathan Monroe, Vice Chair
Matthew Cheung
Alicia Crank
Phil Lovell
Daniel Robles
Mike Rosen
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Todd Cloutier
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
Jerrie Bevington, Video Recorder
Karin Noyes, Recorder
BOARD MEMBER LOVELL MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2017 BE APPROVED AS
CORRECTED. VICE CHAIR MONROE SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as presented.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There was no one in the audience.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
There were no administrative reports.
PRESENTATION ON COMPLETION OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES PARTNERSHIP (SCP) WITH WESTERN
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (WWU)
Mr. Chave reported that the City just completed its Sustainable Cities Partnership (SCP) with Western Washington
University's (WWU) Office of Sustainability and the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The SCP was a year -long
program that engaged WWU students and faculty on sustainability and livability projects chosen in collaboration with the
City. The students and faculty worked through a variety of studio and service learning courses, providing students with
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experience tackling cities' real -world projects. He referred the Board Members to the City's website, which provides a link
to summaries of the various projects that were undertaken, as well as reports of each one that were prepared by the students.
Mr. Chave reviewed that City staff first learned about the SCP concept while attending an Association of Washington Cities
conference. The concept had already been applied in a few states, most notably Oregon. The AWC representative in charge
of the conference reported back to the AWC, and it was decided to begin a similar program in Washington State. The
program is based on the idea that cities are key actors in terms of innovation and what happens in the urban environment.
There are a number of issues on the table, including the U.S. Mayor's Climate Agreement, and cities are working to find
ways to address them. Many cities have become quite involved in promoting and addressing sustainability and climate
change.
Mr. Chave advised that the AWC selected WWU to initiate the program, with its help as co-sponsor, because WWU students
and faculty already had experience working with local jurisdictions to address sustainability and other issues. The intent of
the program is for the students and faculty to connect with a jurisdiction to match up curriculum and programs with local
problems and issues that can be studied and/or addressed throughout the course of the year. WWU provides manpower and a
willingness to explore and research ideas, and the participating cities are asked to be open to trying new things. Many of the
projects identified for the City's SCP were intended to address issues already on the City's radar. The program allowed the
City to benefit from the resources available from the WWU faculty and students.
Mr. Chave reviewed that the AWC and WWU considered a number of things when putting together the SCP. From their
perspective, they felt it was important to make the program affordable for local jurisdictions to participate. It was decided
that participating cities would only be charged for actual expenses, and not for overhead. The total cost to the City was
expected to be about $75,000. By comparison, similar programs with the University of Washington have cost upwards of
200,000. In addition, the WWU Program has a significant focus on sustainability, and they were looking for applications that
emphasized that concept.
Mr. Chave pointed out that the SCP was set up to help cities in a variety of projects, including urban planning/environmental
science; special analysis (GIS/GPS); marketing/financial analysis; communications/journalism/design; computer science;
sociology/anthropology; and community health/recreation. He commented that the City has a history of working with
university classes and students with good results, so it was an easy decision to apply for the program. In addition, the SCP's
focus on "sustainability" was a good match with City priorities and needs. To prepare the application, department heads
from throughout the City met to brainstorm potential projects. This was followed with consultations with WWU faculty
relative to the students' capabilities. The list was winnowed down from over 40 ideas to just the 17 that were included in the
final application. The projects selected were those that would provide the most value to the City, based on its limited time
and funding, as well as those that matched best with WWU's curriculum. The application identified project goals, desired
products, available resources and City staff liaisons. In addition, the application demonstrated the Mayor and City Council's
commitment to the program and documented the City's commitment to sustainability. The City was selected to participate in
the inaugural year of the program following a selective process, and an interlocal agreement between the City, WWU and the
AWC formalized the partnership.
Mr. Chave reviewed that the projects included in the SCP Program included cemetery GIS/online mapping, zero waste -food
waste, risks associated with sea level rise, walkability assessment of commercial districts, Edmonds Marsh restoration ideas,
arts corridor promotion campaign, green business programs and initiatives, and visual advertisements for the Treatment Plant
that could be used when people tour the plan. He noted that the treatment plant is the largest user of energy in the City, and
there is a long-standing program of doing things that save energy. The intent of the project was to make the information
available to the public.
Mr. Chave summarized that there was a lot of interaction between the students and City staff throughout the program, which
culminated in presentations and final reports to the community. Again, he announced that the reports for each project are
available on the City's website, and he encouraged Board Members to review them. He noted that the program received
good press coverage from My Edmonds News, The Edmonds Beacon, and The Everett Herald, which enabled the students to
maintain community enthusiasm throughout the course of the year.
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As an example of the value the City received from the partnership, Mr. Chave referred to the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery
GIS Mapping Project. Although the cemetery has existed for a long time, there was no record of where people were buried.
The mapping project had a student work with people at the cemetery to create a GIS map and digitize the information. They
now have a registered map of the cemetery, identifying both the plots and the headstones. The intent is to put the information
online so it can be used as a research tool for the community. The City had intended to do this project at some point, and it
was anticipated to cost about $100,000 to hire a consultant. The anticipated cost of the entire SCP P, including the cemetery
program, was estimated to cost just $77,500. It is estimated that the City saved approximately $80,000 compared to hiring a
consultant to do the same project.
Mr. Chave summarized that the SCP was estimated to cost $77,500, but the actual cost was just $68,000. He expressed his
belief that the City was more than compensated for what the program cost. He felt the program was a success, and the intent
is to continue it with other jurisdictions in the region. He noted that the SCP Coordinator was David Davidson.
Board Member Lovell said he reviewed a number of the reports, of which the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor report seemed to be
one of the longest. It summarized a means and calendar for various events that could be held in the City to involve the public,
neighborhood and organizations in funding efforts to implement the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor Plan. Other projects, such as
improvements at the Edmonds Marsh, will also require significant funding. While the information contained in the reports
will be very useful, the reports do not spell out a timing or budget for actual work to occur. Mr. Chave responded that each
project was different. For example, the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor Project was intended to come up with different ideas for
marketing and the intent was to "dream big." The Stella's Landing Project was more of a reconnaissance effort to determine
the quality of the wetland. The Edmonds Marsh project was intended to look at different ideas to improve upon the existing
condition of the marsh based upon current development.
Board Member Lovell commented that many of the studies could be used as reference and/or implementation tools by the
City over time. Mr. Chave agreed. In some cases, the projects were intended to explore or experiment with ideas; and in
other cases, the students did basic research to build on at a later time. The focus of each project was different to take
advantage of the expertise of a particular class or curriculum.
Board Member Crank said she loved that the citizens of the City were able to participate in some of the projects, and she
attended a handful of events to see the diversity of what the students were working on. Their work was very good. She
asked if the projects were intended to be "once and done" or if the City would continue to work with the students to
implement the ideas and concepts. Mr. Chave answered that the City does not intend to enter into another year -long SCP
project with the university, as the intent is to spread the opportunity amongst other jurisdictions in the region. At the same
time, WWU has extended an invitation, and the City has expressed interest, in an ongoing relationship for specific projects
involving a specific class. He reminded the Board that the university has a history of getting their students out into the field
to do hands-on projects, and the City is more than willing to match a class up with a City project, when appropriate.
Mr. Chave explained that, in most cases, the projects were intended to be baseline to jumpstart a particular City project. For
example, the walkability study identifies projects that could funnel into the Capital Improvement Program. Many projects
have been on hold, and the reports can provide valuable information to take them forward.
Board Member Crank asked if any of the reports or presentations included a "next step" component, or were they mostly
conclusive. Mr. Chave answered that they were conclusive as to what they were trying to accomplish, but many indicated
what additional research could be done as part of further exploration and implementation.
Board Member Robles asked if there are any standards for defining what "sustainability means. Mr. Chave answered that it
is based on three prongs: social, economic and environmental. Each of the projects included in the program involved one or
more of the prongs, and some involved all three. For example, the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor Project is a fairly significant
component of the City's social health. It also serves to link the Main Street shops to the Edmonds Arts Center, so it also
serves an economic purpose. Improvements at the Edmonds Marsh are more focused on the environmental benefits, and the
work done at the cemetery serves a social purpose. Board Member Robles suggested that the City should find a way to
articulate the value of each project and its importance to the sustainability of the City.
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Board Member Robles asked if the reports would be made available online so that students who participated could reference
them in applications for future employment. Mr. Chave answered that they are already available online. Board Member
Robles asked if there would be a central repository for all reports generated by the SCP each year so that all municipalities
could benefit from the information they provide. Mr. Chave said it would be up to the AWC to create a centralized database
of all of the information collected. Board Member Robles said he would like to see a centralized body of research so
everyone can benefit from the work done by the students. He suggested that Wikipedia would be a good option to
accomplish this task.
Board Member Robles asked how many engineering students were utilized in the program, and Mr. Chave said he does not
recall that there were a lot of engineering students involved in the projects. Most were environmental and marketing
students.
Chair Rubenkonig asked how a person would access the reports via the City's website, and Mr. Chave said they are available
via the link to the Sustainable Cities Partnership.
Vice Chair Monroe asked what the next step would be relative to each of the reports. Mr. Chave said the reports have been
forwarded to the liaisons in charge of the projects. He reminded the Board that each project was put forward by a department
head as something the City was interested in doing. The next step will be different for each project. In the case of the
cemetery, the project will be considered complete after the information becomes available online. The intent of the treatment
plant project was to prepare educational products that could be used immediately. The information contained in the report on
sea level will be helpful as the City works on future land use decisions and energy planning. The walkability study will be
useful when updating the Capital Improvement Program.
Chair Rubenkonig asked who the liaison was for the Green Business Project, and Mr. Chave answered that the project was
put forward by the Economic Development Director who worked with the Business Improvement District and enlisted the
help of several business owners to provide input and represent the local businesses. The intent was to consider how to attract
green businesses to Edmonds.
Board Member Lovell asked if there would be any opportunity for the City to re-engage with the students who were part of
the projects at some point in the future. Mr. Chave said that will not likely be possible, since most of the students were
upperclassman who have graduated or will graduate in the near future. However, there may be opportunities to re-engage
with the same professionals and classes to work on a future effort. He summarized that the program established a
relationship between the City and WWU, and he does not believe that WWU would be opposed to committing a class to an
Edmonds project if they find a good match.
Board Member Cheung asked if there are also opportunities for the City to partner with Edmonds Community College in a
similar manner, and Mr. Chave answered that would be more difficult because the curriculum at the community college is
very different.
REVIEW OF EXTENDED AGENDA
Chair Rubenkonig briefly reviewed the Board's extended agenda throughout the end of 2017 and invited Board Members to
comment. It was noted that the presentation called "Taming Bigfoot," which is scheduled for September 13th, is related to the
efforts of the Mayor's Committee on Climate Change. Mr. Chave advised that a member of the committee will make the
presentation to the Board. He said the September 13t' meeting agenda will also include a presentation on the 2017
Comprehensive Plan amendments and a status report on the Parks Recreation and Open Space and Housing Strategy Updates.
It was noted that the August 23`d meeting was cancelled.
Board Member Lovell recalled that the Development Services Director recently requested that the Mayor establish a task
force to study the issue of affordable housing. He asked if items on the Board's agenda related to this topic would come from
the task force. Mr. Chave said the September 13th update would be provided by the Development Services Director, but
future reports and presentations may involve the task force. Board Member Crank said she spoke directly with the Mayor
regarding the task force and learned that its first meeting is not scheduled to occur until September. She said she plans to
attend the task force meetings from both a professional standpoint and as a representative of the Board. Chair Rubenkonig
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said her understanding is that the Board will be involved throughout the process and will receive regular updates. She
commented that, rather than focusing on information provided by Snohomish County and the Puget Sound Regional Council
relative to housing, the task force will focus its efforts specifically on affordable housing in Edmonds Board Member Robles
said he is in favor of defining local data rather than countywide data. He commented that there is a growing homeless
population in Edmonds, and they need to discuss the issue as it specifically relates to the City's situation. He suggested that
it is important for the Board to take every opportunity to insert this concept into the discussion.
PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Rubenkonig did not provide any additional comments.
PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no additional Board Member comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/13/2017
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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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 2017
To: Planning Board
From: Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Subject: Director Report
This is the moment when we must come together to save this planet. Let us resolve
that we will not leave our children a world where the oceans rise and famine spreads
and terrible storms devastate our lands.
Barack Obama
Next Planning Board Meeting
The next meeting will be held on September 13 and items of discussion will feature a
presentation on "Climate Reality," as well as a review of draft Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, including amendments to the PROS Plan and Highway 99 sections.
REGIONAL NEWS
Snohomish County Performance Report
Snohomish County is seeking public review of a draft 2016 annual performance report for its
"Consolidated Plan," which focuses on the use of federal funds for projects, especially housing -
related projects, to benefit low-income households around the county. Comments are due by
September 18. For more information, see:
https://snohomishcountywa.gov/2892/Consolidated-Plan-for-2015-2019.
LOCAL NEWS
Solar Award to Edmonds
Edmonds is the first city in the state to be recognized as a "SolSmart Bronze" winner through a
U.S. Department of Energy program for efforts to promote solar energy. This designation
recognizes local governments that have taken steps to reduce solar "soft costs"—i.e., the non -
equipment costs, such as permitting, that can increase the time and money needed to install a
solar energy system. Examples of promoting solar energy in Edmonds include:
❑ Sponsoring a community solar project on the Frances Anderson Center
❑ Sponsoring a "reduced -cost "solarize" campaign
❑ Reducing the time and cost to obtain solar equipment permits
❑ Providing for online permit applications for solar projects, using a simple checklist.
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Waterfront Connector Project
The City has received $700,000 from a state appropriation toward the Edmonds Street
Waterfront Connector project. That's the pedestrian and emergency access that would connect
the upper part of Edmonds Street to the lower part where the rail lines separate the waterfront
area from emergency facilities in the main part of town. Under the proposed project,
pedestrians and bicyclists could use the connector route any time, while the one -lane vehicle
access could only be used during emergencies.
State funds would be joined by $295,000 in combined local funds from the City, the Port,
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroads, Sound Transit, and Community Transit. These funds
will go toward initial design, environmental work, and permitting. Construction funding will be
sought after the design work is done. The connector project is the result of a recommendation
by a task force, which reviewed many options and invited public comment over several
months. For more information, see: http://www.edmondswa.gov/community-
services/alternatives-analvsis.html.
ADA Transition Plan
An ADA Transition Plan has been drafted for the City of Edmonds to address physical obstacles
that limit accessibility within the city's right of way. The plan recognizes the access needs for
people with disabilities and analyzes sidewalks, curb ramps, street and driveway crossings, rail
crossings hazards, and pedestrian -activated signal systems. Recommendations and priorities
are identified. To review the draft plan, go to: http://www.edmondswa.gov/transportation-
text/ada-transition-plan.html. Comments may be submitted by September 22 to the City's
transportation engineer at: bertrand.hauss@emdondswa.gov.
Online Open House for Urban Tree Plan
A virtual open house and survey about an urban forest plan for Edmonds has been posted
online at:
http://www.edmondswa.gov/2011-07-27-22-31-43/urban-forest-mgmt-pIan.htm1. The
website allows people who could not attend an in -person open house or public meeting to
learn about the urban forest plan that the city is developing. The Tree Board and Planning
Board have each met about this topic and shared their perspectives. A draft plan is expected to
be ready for public comment by late fall.
Architectural Design Board (ADB)
On August 2, the ADB held the first phase of the public hearing for the design of the
HomeStreet Bank project at 614 - 616 6t" Ave. S. The new development will replace two older
commercial buildings. The new building will be two stories with the bank on the ground floor
and office space for a future tenant on the second. An outdoor plaza adjacent to 5t" Avenue is
proposed while surface parking and a drive -through will be located more toward the rear of the
site. The Board provided design input to the applicant who will return with revisions at the
second phase of the hearing on October 4.
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Diversity Commission
The Diversity Commission held a meeting on September 6. Items of discussion included an
update from the city, Indigenous People's Day resolution including discussion and approval, and
their 2017 Work Plan. The Diversity Commissions next meeting will be on October 4. An
agenda will be posted online when available.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission's next meeting will be held on September 20. An
agenda will be posted online when available.
Hearing Examiner
The Hearing Examiner has no hearings scheduled for September.
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Commission's next meeting will be September 14. Items of discussion
will include: 2018 historic calendar, possible certificate of appropriateness for museum & a
public hearing on the Gerdon House for inclusion to the Edmonds Historic Register. An agenda
will be posted online when available.
Tree Board
The Tree Board held a meeting on September 7. Items of discussion included Floret Garden
Club workshop on October 21, updated appointment information, summer market table, Arbor
Day event, UMP next steps, Shell Creek tree planting project and tree walk project. The Board's
next meeting will be on October 5. An agenda will be posted online when available.
City Council
The Sept 5 City Council meeting included:
❑ Presentation from Verdant (our area's hospital district)
❑ Authorization to sign professional services agreement with SCJ Alliance for the Hwy 99
Revitalization /Gateway project (preliminary transportation project design and planning)
❑ Climate change/sustainability presentation —this highlighted initiatives being carried out
by Public Works, Development Services, Parks, and other city leadership. The City
Council members noted it was impressive it was to see so much information all
together.
❑ Report on response to Edmonds Marsh Request for Proposals (by Council President Tom
Mesaros)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
• September 10: Edmonds Classic Car Show, Downtown Edmonds, 10am — 5pm
• September 15 —17: Puget Sound Bird Fest, Frances Anderson Center
• October 1-15: Registration for 5t" Annual Scarecrow Festival
• October 7: Raingarden Tour & Information Session, Hickman Park, 10 — 11:30 am
• October 31: Halloween, Downtown Edmonds, 5 — 7pm
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/13/2017
Presentation on Climate Reality Project
Staff Lead: Rob Chave
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Rob Chave
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Sandra Diestelhorst, a member of the Mayor's Climate Protection Committee, will offer a presentation
on training she attended on the Climate Reality Project.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/13/2017
Review of 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Staff Lead: Rob Chave
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Rob Chave
Background/History
The Board previously reviewed the updated Water Comprehensive Plan and a private application for a
plan designation change for a specific property; these have already been forwarded to the City Council
for action.
Staff Recommendation
N/A; this is in preparation for an upcoming public hearing.
Narrative
There are several minor amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendments are
summarized in the attachments. Attachment 1 summarizes the amendments; Attachment 2 addresses
the PROS Plan amendments while Attachment 3 details the Highway 99 Subarea Plan changes.
A public hearing is scheduled for October 11, 2017.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Summary of 2017 Comprehensive Plan Updates
Attachment 2: 2017 PROS Plan amendments
Attachment 3: Highway 99 Comp Plan amendments 2017
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2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
1. Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan amendments.
a. Adding the Veteran's Plaza as a park, includes:
• P. 2-22, under the heading Special Use Parks, add: "Veteran's Plaza/.2
acre/Excellent/amenities include gathering place/fit = 1/no additional capacity."
• In Appendix A, p. A-5 : Add Veteran's Plaza under "Special Use Parks."
• In Appendix A, after page 56, add a page for Veteran's Plaza (see attached).
b. Adopt the Civic Center Master Plan as an appendix in the PROS plan.
• In addition, on page A-20, change Planned Improvements to include: Develop Master Plan,
Continued Maintenance.
2. Highway 99 Subarea Plan
a. Modify certain references and statements in the Comprehensive Plan to acknowledge and
reference the approved Subarea Plan for Highway 99. See the attachment for the specific changes
proposed.
3. Urban Forest Master Plan
a. The current Comprehensive Plan Contains the following actions:
Action 1: Develop an update to the Street Tree Plan by the end of 2016.
Action 2: Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan by the end of 2017.
Although both of these plans are in various stages of development, per the original target dates,
the update process will not be completed until 2018. The proposed amendment is to change the
referenced dates to 2018, reflecting the final completion dates for both plans.
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City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
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Frances Anderson Center
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Haines Wharf
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Hickman Park
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Hummingbird Hill Park
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Mathay Ballinger Park
0.51
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Pine Street Park
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Seaview Park
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Sierra Park
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Community Park
City Park
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Yost Memorial Park & Pool
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Regional Parks
144 Railroad Avenue
Tidelands
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Brackett's Landing North
5.11
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Brackett's Landing South
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Edmonds Senior Center
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Marina Beach Park
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Olympic Beach Park
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Centennial Plaza
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Dayton Street Plaza
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N
Y
2
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Hazel Miller Plaza
0.09
Excellent
N
N
N
Y
N
N
1
No
Interurban Trail
4.88
Excellent
N
N
N
N
N
N
1
No
Lake Ballinger Access
0.19
Good
N
Y
N
N
N
N
1
No
Meadowdale Community
Clubhouse
0.99
Good
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
2
Yes
Richard F. Anway Park
0.17
Good
N
N
N
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N
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2
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Frances Anderson Center Field CoE
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0.69
1
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Hickman Park CoE
5.60
1
0.2
1
1
1
1
Hummingbird Hill Park CoE
1.22
1
1
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Mathay Ballinger Park CoE
0.51
1
2
Pine Street Park CoE
1.47
1
1
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Seaview Park CoE
6.05
1
0.5
1
2
1
1
1
Sierra Park CoE
5.52
1
0.5
1
1
1
1
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24.85
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5
0
2
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4
0
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5
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0
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City Park CoE
13.96
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
Yost Memorial Park & Pool CoE
44.14
1
1.0
1
2
1
1
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58.10
3
1.0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
3
3
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Regional Parks
144 Railroad Avenue Tidelands CoE
0.90
Brackett's Landing North CoE
5.11
0.5
1
1
Brackett's Landing South CoE
2.22
0.5
1
Edmonds Senior Center CoE
2.63
0.5
1
1
Marina Beach Park CoE
3.37
1
0.5
1
1
1
3
Olympic Beach Park CoE
2.82
0.5
1
1
Subtotal
17.05
1
2.5
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
5
0
2
3
Special Use Parks
Centennial Plaza/Public Safety Complex CoE
0.08
Dayton Street Plaza CoE
0.10
Edmonds Library & Plaza Room CoE
1.29
1
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Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium CoE
6.63
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Frances Anderson Center CoE
1.62
1
1
1
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Hazel Miller Plaza CoE
0.09
1
1
1
Interurban Trail CoE
4.88
1.2
Lake Ballinger Access CoE
0.19
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Meadowdale Community Clubhouse CoE
0.99
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1
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Richard F. Anway Park CoE
0.17
1
Ocean Avenue Viewpoint CoE
0.20
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Point Edwards Scenic Overlooks CoE (easement)
0.10
1
Stamm Overlook Park CoE
0.36
1
Sunset Avenue Overlook CoE
1.14
0.5
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Willow Creek Hatchery & Interpretive Center CoE
1.68
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Edmonds Marsh/Walkway CoE
23.37
0.5
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0.85
H.O. Hutt Park CoE
4.53
0.5
Haines Tidelands CoE
0.44
Maplewood Hill Park CoE
9.96
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0.5
Meadowdale Natural Area CoE
1.07
Olympic View Open Space CoE
0.49
Pine Ridge Park CoE
23.78
1.0
Seaview Reservoir CoE
1.31
Shell Creek Open Space CoE
1.04
Wharf Street CoE
0.12
1
Willow Creek Park CoE
2.25
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Chase Lake Elementary School ESD
10.26
Chase Lake Environmental Ed./ESD Natural Area ESD/ Sno Co
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Civic Center Playfields & Skate Park ESD
7.92
1
0.3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Edmonds Center for the Arts PFD
2.54
1
Edmonds Elementary School ESD
8.58
Edmonds Fishing Pier WDFW
0.61
1
1
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Edmonds Underwater Park & Higgins Trails DNR
33.21
Edmonds Woodway High School ESD
30.19
Former Woodway High School ESD
39.75
Log Cabin Visitor Center CoE
0.03
Lynndale Skate Park CoL
4.77
1
1
1
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Madrona School ESD
31.30
Maplewood Parent Cooperative ESD
7.41
Meadowdale Playfields ESD
24.09
1
1
1
2
1
Seaview Elementary ESD
8.28
Sherwood Elementary School ESD
13.19
South County Historical Museum CoE
0.09
Southwest County Park Sno Co
118.55
1 2.0
Wade James Theatre CoE
2.34
Westgate Elementary School ESD
8.34
Woodway Elementary School ESD
9.89
Subtotal
1 372.14
3
2.5
4
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Other Parks and Facilities Near Edmonds
Ballinger Playfield and Former Golf Course MLT
52.59
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144.34
2.0
Meadowdale Elementary School ESD
8.78
Meadowdale High School ESD
39.56
Meadowdale Middle School ESD
1 19.38
Subtotal
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Veteran's Plaza
Special Use Park
Park Features
0.2 Acres
Veteran's recognition elements
Donor recognition elements
Wall fountain
Reflection garden
Seating elements
Drinking fountain
Site considerations
Entrance to Maxwell/McGinness Safety Complex
Planned Improvements
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City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
Civic Center Playfields & Skate Park Other Parks and Facilities
Park Features
• 7.92 Acres
• 0.3 miles of walking trail
• Playground
• Basketball courts (2)
• Tennis courts (2)
• Football field (1 youth)
• Soccer fields (1 adult, 1 youth)
Site considerations
• Owned by ESD
• Operated by City of Edmonds
• Zoned Public Use
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• Skate park
• Portable restrooms (2)
• Petanque courts (4)
• Cinder track (.25 miles)
• Stadium
• This site used for 4t" of July Fireworks display,
Taste of Edmonds, Wenatchee Youth Circus
Planned Improvements
• Acquisition, master planning and development
• Add large play area
• Develop Master Plan
• Continued maintenance
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8.B.c
Comprehensive Plan - Elements
Elements Adopted
The Comprehensive Plan consists of the following nine plan elements. Most of the goals and policies
of the various elements are included in the main comprehensive plan document (this document).
Some elements also have additional specific plans adopted by reference (as indicated below).
Plan Element
1. Community Sustainability
2. Land Use
3. Housing
4. Economic Development
Additional Plans) Adopted by Reference
(Note that these are entirely separate documents)
Highway 99 Subarea Plan
5. Community Culture and Urban Design Community Cultural Plan (2014)
6. Utilities
7. Capital Facilities
8. Transportation
9. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Appendices
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (2014)
Streetscape and Street Tree Plan (2015)
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Land Use Element
Land Use Map
Whenever there are references in this plan to categories of land use, they shall apply to areas shown
on the Comprehensive Plan Map as follows:
Plan Map Designation Land Use Type Compatible Zoning Density
Classifications Units/Acre
Activity Center
Corridor Development
Designated Park or School Site
Single Family, Resource
Single Family, Urban 3
Single Family, Urban 2
Single Family, Urban 1
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Multi Family - Medium Density
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Community Commercial
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Highway 99 Corridor
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Westgate Corridor (Planned
Business)
Hospital / Medical
Master Plan Development
Public Use or Park/Open Space
Mix of uses; refer to specific
See appropriate category below;
plan designations within activity
also refer to specific activity center
center
discussion in plan
Mixed use development
See appropriate category below;
corridor; refer to specific plan
also refer to specific corridor
designations within corridor
discussion in plan
Public Facility
P-zone or appropriate R-zone
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compatible with neighborhood.
Single family
RSW-12, RS-12, RS-20
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< 4.4
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< 18
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of zones
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Other Public Facilities,
1.1%
Parks, 5.8%
Commercial/
Mixed Use*, 7.2%
Multi -Family, 5.9%
Single -Family, 61.0%
Figure 12: General Zoning Categories by percent of City Land Area
Source: City of Edmonds GIS, June-201 S
*Some commercial properties include residential development as a type of mixed use.
Note: Measurement of acreage may vary depending on the methodology used and the date data was retrieved.
Population and Employment Capacity
The 2012 Buildable Lands Report (BLR) shows Edmonds to have an additional housing capacity of
2,646 units through the year 2035, which would be needed to accommodate a total population of
45,550 residents. Since the BLR was finalized in 2012, some of the assumptions regarding buildable
lands have changed. During the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update, city staff considered how these
changes affected capacity projections.
For example, recent plans by the City to encourage mixed -use development in the Neighborhood
Business zoned areas of Westgate and Five Corners, plus the removal of restrictions on first and
second floor residential development in rezones along the Highway 99 corridor, should
provide the city with additional housing, employment, and population capacities not considered in the
2012 BLR. In total, the City conservatively estimates these actions can increase the land capacity by
approximately 267 additional net housing units by applying the same methodology used in the
Buildable Lands Report.
With these adjustments, the City estimates a total capacity of 3,039 additional housing units by the
year 2035. The projected housing need to accommodate the targeted population growth is 2,790
housing units as determined by the Countywide Planning Policies. This represents an increase of 15
percent from the estimate of 18,396 housing units in 2011.The land capacity analysis, combined with
the goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan, indicate that the 2035 targets for population and
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Highway 99 Corridor
Highway 99 Corridor Vision. Highway 99 occupies a narrow strip of retail and commercial uses
bounded by residential neighborhoods. Historically, the corridor has developed in a patchwork of
uses, without a clear focus or direction. To improve planning for the future of the corridor, the City
established a task force in 2003-2004, resulting in the Highway 99 Enhancement Report and a related
economic analysis. ,
preliminary survey with the residepAs, the City invited business owners to participate in two charrette
This resulted in
identifying ! a series of focus areas providing
identity and a clustering of activity along the corridor, providing opportunities for improved
economic development while also improving linkages between the corridor and surrounding
residential areas. More recently, the City undertook a subarea planning process, resulting. in the
adoption of a Highway 99 Subarea Plan. Supported by an extensive public participation process, this
plan refined the district concepts for the corridor and provided more in-depth plans for transportation
and the built environment, especially its design and relationships to surrounding residential areas.
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Highway 99 Corridor Goals & Policies
Each key goal in this element (or section) is identified by an alphabet letter (for example, "D").
Goals are typically followed by associated policies and these are identified by the letter of the goal
and a sequential number (for example, "D.2")
The following goals and policies are intended to achieve the framework goals for the Highway 99
Corridor:
Highway 99 Corridor Goal A. Improve access and circulation. Access to businesses for both
pedestrians and automobiles is difficult along major portions of the corridor. The inability of
pedestrians to cross the street and for automobiles to make safe turns is a critical limitation on
enhanced development of the corridor into a stronger economic area. Better pedestrian crossings
are also needed to support transit use, especially as Highway 99 becomes the focus of future high
capacity transit initiatives.
A.1 Provide for pedestrian access and circulation within development focus areas,
while coordinating with high -capacity transit along the Highway 99 corridor.
A.2 Use traffic signals, access management, and rechannelization to facilitate
pedestrian, business, and residential access while maintaining traffic capacity along
SR 99. The City should work collaboratively with WSDOT on these issues, and to
develop a circulation management plan. In some cases the impacts of the traffic
signals can be enhanced by access management, rechannelization and other
measures.
A.3 Make the corridor more attractive and pedestrian -friendly (e.g., add trees and
landscaping) through a combination of development requirements and — when
available — public investment.
A.4 Route auto traffic to encourage efficient access to new and existing development
while minimizing impacts to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Highway 99 Corridor Goal B. The City should consider the different sections along the corridor
and emphasize their unique opportunities rather than view the corridor as an undifferentiated
continuum. Street improvements and, in some cases regulatory measures can encourage these
efforts. Focus on specific nodes or segments within the corridor. Identity elements such as
signage should indicate that the corridor is within the City of Edmonds, and show how
connections can be made to downtown and other Edmonds locations.
B.1 New development should be high -quality and varied — not generic — and include
amenities for pedestrians and patrons while encouraging sustainable practices.
B.2 The City will encourage the retention of commercial uses which provide high
economic benefit to the city, such as new auto dealerships, and encourage these
types of uses to locate within the Highway 99 Corridor. When these uses are
proposed to be located within one of the corridor's districts, these uses
should also comply with the goals and policies design standards outlined for each
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opportunities for clusters of development, or themed development areas. Providing
focus points for development is intended to help encourage segmentation of the
long Highway 99 corridor into distinct activity nodes which will encourage an
Edmonds character and identity for the corridor. Concepts for the different €eeus
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220th St., the Health Care District is home to variety of health care facilities and
offices, most notably the Swedish Hospital Edmonds Campus. The Edmonds
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specialists and more than 1,400 staff members. The hospital provides medical
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food, and entertainment — but there is an opportunity to strengthen the identity of
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The Gateway District, located approximately between SW 234th and the 104
Interchange north of SW 205th St, is the first introduction to Edmonds on
Highway 99. This area was identified in the Enhancement Study as "Residential
Area Retail Center" and "Hotels Area Improvement". However, the Edmonds
community expressed a strong desire for a "gateway" and distinct transition point
in and out of Edmonds during a community workshop. A recognizable marker
identifying the entry_point to the city will help unify Edmonds as a place with
rich history, arts, culture, food, and sense of place.
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9.A
Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 09/13/2017
Planning Board Extended Agenda
Staff Lead: N/A
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The Board's current extended agenda is attached.
Attachments:
09-13-2017 PB Extended Agenda
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Items and Dates are subject to change
pAf��]Of�C� BOARD
Extended Agenda
September 13, 2017
Meeting Item
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 13 1. Presentation on Climate Reality
2. Comp Plan Amendments: Amendment to PROS Plan, Hwy 99 sections
Sept. 27 1. Update on LID integration code amendments
2. Regional Growth Trends
3. Housing Strategy Update (# 1)
4. Rezone WMU to BC-EW at 9601 Edmonds Way (Columbia Bank /
PLN20170034)
OCTOBER
Oct. 11 1. Public Hearing on LID integration code amendments
2. Five Corners Area — Development Feasibility Analysis —Status report
3. Comp Plan Amendments hearing?
4. Presentation on CIP / CFP for 2018 - 2023
Oct. 25 1. Five Corners Area — Development Feasibility Analysis —Final report
2. Public Hearing on the proposed 2018 — 2023 CIP / CFP
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 (1" 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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