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JULY 10, 2019, 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Draft Minutes: June 26, 2019
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Update on Climate Goals Project
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Introduction to Chapter 20.70 ECDC Street Vacations Amendments
9. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA
A. Review Planning Board Extended Agenda
10. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/10/2019
Approval of Draft Minutes: June 26, 2019
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 of Regular Meeting
June 26, 2019
Chair Cheung called the meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public
Safety Complex, 250 — 5' Avenue North.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Matthew Cheung, Chair
Daniel Robles, Vice Chair
Todd Cloutier
Alicia Crank
Nathan Monroe
Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig
Roger Pence
Mike Rosen
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Conner Bryan, Student Representative (excused)
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Jerrie Bevington, Video Recorder
Karin Noyes, Recorder
BOARD MEMBER ROSEN MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2019 BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED
BOARD MEMBER RUBENKONIG SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
An update on the Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector Project was added to the agenda as Item 5.1). The remainder of the
agenda was accepted as presented.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There was no one in the audience.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT TO PLANNING BOARD
Chair Cheung referred the Board to the Development Services Director's Report that was provided in the packet. There were
no comments or questions from the Board.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE IN 2018
Mr. Chave advised that this is an annual report that is prepared for the City Council and Planning Board's information. The
report is primarily comprised of two items: implementation actions and performance measures. He explained that
implementation actions are steps that must be taken within a specified timeframe to address high -priority goals. Performance
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measures provide targeted information about the Comprehensive Plan's implementation and effectiveness. He reviewed the
four implementation action items as follows:
1. Develop an update to the Street Tree Plan by the end of 2018. The Street Tree Plan was last updated in 2016,
and the intention was to develop an update by the end of 2018. However, the update was postponed until after the
Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) has been adopted.
2. Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan by the end of 2018. A draft UFMP was completed in 2018 and
went before the Planning Board and City Council for review. The City Council requested some revisions to the
plan, and an updated plan was presented at their last meeting. The document has been forwarded to the Tree Board
for review and comment. So far, the feedback from the City Council has been favorable, and staff anticipates
adoption soon. The Street Tree Plan will be updated shortly after the UFMP is adopted.
3. Develop level of service (LOS) standards for key public facilities by the end of 2018 and consider including
the standards in the Comprehensive Plan. A Complete Pavement Analysis Report was completed in August of
2017 to provide a comprehensive analysis of pavement status in the City. The report proposes priorities for
improvements that will filter through the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and the Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP).
4. Develop a housing strategy by the end of 2019. This strategy is directly tied to the Housing Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. The idea is to consider how the City can improve its supply of affordable housing and meet
the diverse housing needs of its residents. The Board has been discussing housing topics for a few years, and a draft
Housing Strategy was presented to them several months ago. However, the City Council determined that
substantially more work was needed, and a Housing Commission is now being formed to move the project forward.
Mr. Chave summarized that, although not all of the implementation actions have not been completed, they are all in various
stages of progress. Drafts have been prepared and are under review.
Next, Mr. Chave reviewed the six performance measures:
1. Annual City-wide and City government energy use. The aggregate natural gas consumption city-wide and for
city -owned properties has fluctuated some over the past five years, but has been fairly consistent over time.
Marginal progress has been made on electricity consumption, particularly on City -owned properties. Against the
backdrop of housing, population and employment growth, the numbers are encouraging. The City is doing okay if
energy consumption decreases marginally while the City is growing. However, there is still room for improvement.
The City has made a concerted effort to reduce energy consumption via a number of projects that have allowed for
steady progress. In particular, improvements were made by the sewer utility, which is one of the biggest users.
Projects at City Hall and the Anderson Center also resulted in significant energy savings.
Board Member Rubenkonig asked if Puget Sound Energy would also provide numbers about natural gas
consumption. Mr. Chave noted that the numbers were included in the charts showing the aggregate natural gas
consumption. Board Member Rubenkonig commented that the information will provide wonderful guidance for
future policies.
2. Number of residential units permitted annually. There has been a significant uptick in the number of new
residential units over the past four years. The overall growth target goal is 21,168 units by 2030, or approximately
112 additional units annually from 2011 to 2035. The average number of additional residential units permitted per
year is 108. This number is not out of line with the City's growth targets. There were about 126 demolitions over
the past eight years that do not show up in the figures, but the City is making progress with slow and steady growth.
There are some large projects in the pipeline, particularly on Highway 99, that could dramatically change the
numbers going forward.
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3. Yearly average number of jobs within the City. The City's goal is to add 13,948 jobs by 2035, which would
require adding about 95 jobs annually from 2011 to 2035. The numbers show that an average of 324 jobs were
added each year, far exceeding the target number. There were 13,151 jobs in Edmonds at the end of 2018.
4. Lineal feet of water, sewer, and stormwater mains replaced or rehabilitated. The Planning Board has shown a
keen interest in these numbers over the past several years when the Public Works Department presented the annual
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital Facilities Plan (CFP). Significant work has been done to replace or
rehabilitate water, sewer and stormwater lines, and there were also several large projects that were not broken down
by lineal foot by are significant to the overall system. These include the Five Corners Reservoir Rehabilitation
Project, 4 pressure reducing stations, and a 110-lineal-foot underground chamber infiltration system.
5. Capital Facilities Plan project delivery results. A chart was provided to illustrate the status of each of the projects
in the CFP. Most of the projects have either been completed or are in progress. Overall, a lot of headway was made
on very key projects.
6. Lineal feet of sidewalk renovation and rehabilitation. In 2018, 655 lineal feet of new sidewalk was added, but
there is still a lot that needs to be done. Sidewalk projects require grant funding, and Public Works staff actively
pursues grants. In addition, sidewalk work is often done as part of roadway improvements.
Mr. Chave summarized that a lot of good progress has been made, as indicated by the performance measures. However,
there is more to do, especially related to utility replacement and rehabilitation.
Board Member Monroe asked if all of the implementation action items have been completed. Mr. Chave responded that a
draft UFMP has been developed and has been under review by the City Council for some time. Some LOS standards have
been developed for key public facilities. For example, the Public Works Department has standards for water, sewer,
stormwater, etc., and it is a question of how much further the Finance Department wants to take this action item. A draft
Housing Strategy was prepared and is currently under review. He summarized that all of the action items are in progress, but
the final plans have not yet been adopted.
Board Member Monroe asked if the City has a specific goal for electricity consumption. Mr. Chave answered that there are
goals and statements throughout the Comprehensive Plan about being more efficient and reducing resource usage, but they
are not translated into specific numerical targets. This is something the Board could consider next time the Comprehensive
Plan is updated.
Board Member Monroe asked if there are opportunities to decease the City's use of electricity for street lights. Mr. Chave
said the Public Works Department explored the idea of converting all of the City's streetlights to products that require less
electricity, but he doesn't know the status of that project. He does know that a few pedestrian lights in the downtown were
changed out and a variety of options were tested. He pointed out that many of the streetlights are owned and maintained by
the Snohomish County Public Utility District and not the City. He said he believes the numbers provided in the report for
City -owned properties include only those that are owned and maintained by the City, but he would check and report back.
Board Member Cloutier commented that the individual utility elements are not concerned about overall climate impacts and
the report does not include any implementation actions or performance measures related to the Climate Action Plan. He
suggested that these numbers should be included in the report. He reminded them that the City's goal is to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions in the future. Mr. Chave said he anticipates that the update to the Climate Action Plan will include a lot of
numbers and metrics, and he agreed to present the update to the Board when it is finished.
Board Member Crank said she is happy to see that the 2381 Street Sidewalk Project has been completed. She asked if there
are any other walkway projects in the hopper. Mr. Chave said he doesn't know, but could find out and report back. He
commented that this would likely be a topic of discussion when the CIP and CFP are presented to the Board later in the year.
Vice Chair Robles observed that it is difficult to collect some data, but it is important to remember that what is measured is
what gets attended to. He asked if there is a list of things the City would like to measure but cannot, such as electric vehicle
provisions. There are also a number of community health items like volunteerism, number of students in trade schools,
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Amazon deliveries in the City, etc. He suggested that perhaps there should be a list of things the City would like to measure
but cannot so they can make progress by selecting a few to add. Mr. Chave said they do not have a wish list at this time, but
it could be a topic of discussion at a future Board meeting.
Board Member Rubenkonig asked how long City staff has been preparing a Comprehensive Plan Performance Report, and
Mr. Chave answered that this is the second or third year. The report lists things that are specifically called out in the various
elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Board Member Rubenkonig asked how the performance measures are used by the
various City departments, and Mr. Chave answered that each department has a list of priorities, projects and goals that they
are working on, and the performance measures offer a useful way to identify what needs to be done in an organized fashion.
Board Member Rubenkonig asked if staff uses the figures in the report to identify how much will be done each year. Mr.
Chave said the various utility plans identify the needs of the current system and how much work needs to be done moving
forward. This information figures into the 6-year CIP and budget discussions. The information is used by staff to go after
grant funding, as well. The performance measures offer a way to keep track of how they are doing with things they are
supposed to be working on. Again, Mr. Chave said the Board could have a work session to create a wish list of things that
might be trackable going forward. Ideally, they should be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, but that is not necessarily
a requirement.
Board Member Rubenkonig commented that the report is well worth the time the Planning, Engineering and Public Works
staff spent preparing it. Vice Chair Robles agreed and added that so much more can be done with data than in the past. They
may be able to find some good statistics that help the City measure the larger picture.
Vice Chair Robles observed that, based on the numbers provided in the report, the City currently has a 200-year water
replacement program and 800-year sewer and stormwater replacement programs. Mr. Chave cautioned that it is difficult to
make that assumption based on a single year. However, he suggested the Board keep these numbers in mind when they
review the CIP and CFP later in the year. Board Member Monroe said it would be helpful to have numbers for the 2016,
2017 and 2018 totals so the Board can see what the trend is.
Board Member Cloutier recalled that the Board raised these similar concerns when the CIP and CFP were presented in 2018
because it didn't identify the average age of the existing lines, the lines that have been recently replaced, and lines that are in
critical need of replacement. Mr. Chave said it is a matter of prioritizing the projects that need to be done first, and some of
the projects cost significantly more than others.
Board Member Cloutier suggested it would be helpful to show the critical infrastructure that is getting fixed, which is much
more costly than replacing and rehabilitating lineal feet. Vice Chair Robles agreed and pointed out that rehabilitation is a less
costly approach than replacement. He is glad to see that they are prioritizing the more costly replacement projects in addition
to the rehabilitation projects.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Mr. Chave presented the Development Activities Report that was prepared by the Development Services Director and
presented previously to the City Council. He emphasized that customer service is important to the Development Services
Department, and staff deals with a lot of customers each year. Pre -application meetings are a significant part of the
department's work and allow applicants to meet with staff to discuss and get feedback and direction on various elements of
their projects. At pre -application meetings, staff is able to provide pointers and tips that help the projects move forward.
More formal pre -application meetings are paid for by the applicant and include written comments and written feedback from
staff. Intake appointments are used for significant projects where it is important to have all departments present at the
counter to review submittals and make sure applications are complete.
Mr. Chave reported that a lot of development activity is currently taking place. He provided a chart to illustrate development
activity over the past 30 years, pointing out how there was a significant reduction in activity during the recession years (2008
through 2013), but there was significant improvement from 2014 through 2018. There was a small decline in the number of
building permits in 2018 compared to 2017, but 2017 was the City's all-time high number of permits. Revenues have been
very robust the last five years, and Development Services staff has been very busy. The City issued 60 single-family
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residential permits in 2017 and 57 in 2018. A number of permits were issued in 2017 and 2018 for additions and alterations
to single-family homes, too. Because Edmonds is primarily built out, large projects are not typical, and a few commercial or
mixed -use projects can have a significant impact. In 2017, there were 2 mixed -use office condominium projects totaling I I I
residential units, but there were no mixed -use projects in 2018. The numbers are going back up again in 2019.
Mr. Chave advised that, although the Engineering Division is part of the Public Works Department, they are located on the
2nd floor of City Hall and function as part of the Development Services team. They issued 429 permits in 206, 415 in 2017
and 460 in 2018.
Mr. Chave reported that the City collects Transportation Impact and Park Impact Fees, which help fund transportation and
park projects. They also collect general facilities charges associated with each of the utilities. Only 3 solar permits were
issued in 2018 and none were issued in 2017. He reminded the Board of the City-wide solar campaign in 2014 and 2015,
pointing out that the number of permits was significantly higher during those years. The number of permits has dropped off,
but he suspects an increase in the future as people start to realize the benefits of solar projects.
Mr. Chave advised that over 10,500 inspections were performed by the Development Services Staff. 7,552 building
inspections and 3,158 engineering inspections. There are people out in the field every day doing inspections.
Lastly, Mr. Chave reviewed the key projects that have occurred over the last few years, as well as those that are currently in
progress:
• Point Edwards Building 10 was finally completed and added 68 additional residential units. Building 10 is the last
building for the project, which is essentially complete.
• The Beachwalk Apartment Project has been completed at 303 Edmonds Street. It added 9 residential units
• The Northpoint Recovery Building is a rehabilitation center that the health community was happy to see developed.
It is located at 7415 — 212'h Street.
• Phase II of the Post Office Project is still in progress and scheduled to be completed later this year. It will add 28
residential units and 7,600 square feet of new commercial space. It is located at 201 Main Street.
• Westgate Village is located on Edmonds Way and will be completed in just a few months. It will add 91 residential
units and 3,100 square feet of new commercial space.
• Doug's Mazda is located at 22214 Highway 99 and is currently under construction. It will add 12,000 square feet of
new commercial space.
• The Cummings Apartments are currently under construction at 20904 — 72nd Avenue West and will provide 4 new
residential units.
• Edmonds Village is currently under construction. It is a small redevelopment/tenant improvement project at 22019
Highway 99.
• A permit was issued for the Kids Foundation Academy at 21827 — 76'h Avenue West. Two old office buildings are
being renovated into a new use.
• A permit was issued for the West Haven Plat located at 21515 — 98'h Avenue SW, which is a new plat for 10
residential units.
• The Waterfront Center recently applied for permits. The project is located at 220 Railroad Avenue (old Senior
Center Site) and will provide 26,000 square feet of new commercial space.
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• The Port of Edmonds Marine Retail Building is currently in design review. The proposal is for a 6,650 square foot
new commercial building at 471 Admiral Way.
• The Homestreet Bank on 5t' Avenue is currently under design review and will be a new 2,763 square foot
commercial building.
• An application was submitted for the GRE Apartments, located at 23400 Highway 99. The proposal is for 192 new
residential units. The application will be reviewed under the new Highway 99 Subarea Plan and zoning that was
adopted a little over a year ago. The project will significantly change the look and feel of the corridor and provide
affordable housing to help the City meets its housing growth targets.
• An application was submitted for the Paradise Heights Project, located at 546 Paradise Lane, which will add 12 new
residential units.
• A permit has been issued for the Meitzner Plat at 8609 — 244t' Street SW, which will accommodate 11 new
residential units.
• The Edmonds Crossing Project at 23830 Edmonds Way is currently under design review and proposes adding 10
new residential units.
• The Kisan Apartment Project at 22810 Edmonds Way is currently under design review. It proposes to add 18
residential units.
• The Graphite Studios Project at 202 Main Street is working its way through the design review process. The current
proposal is for two buildings. The project will include artist studios, an art gallery, a cafe and 3 residential units.
• The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is currently working on financing for implementation of
the Civic Field Park Master Plan
• The Main Street Commons Project at 550 Main Street is currently under design review. The proposal includes
retail, restaurant and event space. An existing building will be revamped and a new building will be constructed
where the current parking lot is located.
• There are a number of new restaurants the scattered throughout the downtown. In addition, a number of new single-
family homes have been constructed on existing lots throughout the City, as well as a number of significant
remodels.
Vice Chair Robles commented that the report on development activities was impressive. He said he likes the emphasis on
smaller projects to fill in the gaps (infill development). He is a little concerned about parking, given the current parking
requirements. He said it is exciting to see projects actually get built at Westgate consistent with the Westgate Plan that was
adopted a few years ago. He is also excited to see redevelopment on the waterfront.
Board Member Crank asked how many permits the City has issued for demolition of existing development. She asked it is
possible to provide a breakdown of the number of commercial versus residential demolitions. Mr. Chave agreed to research
this possibility and report back.
Board Member Crank asked if building permits have an expiration date. Is there a timeframe from when the permit is issued
and when the developer must break ground on a project? Mr. Chave explained that permits are generally valid for one to two
years, but sometimes permits for a project are issued in phases. For example, a developer may do the demolition first while
going through design review and seeking a building permit.
Board Member Crank asked if either of the new developments on Edmonds Way would be near the flashing yellow light.
Mr. Chave answered no.
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Board Member Monroe asked if the City tracks permit turnaround times. He said he has heard anecdotally that it is difficult
for developers to get permits in Edmonds. Mr. Chave explained that the Planning Division has a 120-day standard timeframe
for reviewing and issuing a permit, and turnaround time is generally based on the size of the proposed project. While he
doesn't like to compare the City to other jurisdictions, the City meets and exceeds the State standard for planning. Board
Member Monroe said he would like more information about the turnaround time for building permits. Mr. Chave agreed to
research this option and report back.
Board Member Monroe asked if a traffic and parking study was done for the Civic Park Project. Mr. Chave said he doesn't
know the specifics about this project. Board Member Rubenkonig recalled that a city-wide parking study will be done in the
near future. Mr. Chave said this traffic and parking study will be focused primarily on the downtown. Board Member
Rubenkonig observed that the Civic Park Project has been criticized for its lack of parking, and the parking study was
supposed to inform the City Council as the project moves forward. Mr. Chave said the park project is moving ahead now
without waiting for the parking study to be completed.
Board Member Monroe asked if any of the projects in the report deviated from the City's current parking standards. Mr.
Chave answered no; they all meet the current code requirements for parking.
Board Member Rubenkonig asked how the City's impact fees for parking and transportation compare to other nearby
jurisdictions. She said she has heard comments that the City's current programs are lagging behind, which puts more tax
burden on the citizens. Mr. Chave said he doesn't have any comparisons with other cities, but generally speaking, the City's
program is not far off with what others are charging. He reviewed that the City has been steadily increasing impact fees over
time. Board Member Rubenkonig asked about the formula that is used to calculate the impact fees associated with each
project. Mr. Chave answered that the fees are tied to a development's square footage and the type of use. They also give
credit for existing uses on the site, so the fee is only charged on the net traffic increase associated with the project. Board
Member Rubenkonig asked if the calculation is based on the applicant's traffic study, and Mr. Chave answered affirmatively.
He emphasized that, in some cases, traffic studies by a qualified professional are required. In other cases, the fee is very
formulative and does not require a professional study.
Board Member Rubenkonig asked staff to point out the features that were included in the GRE Project based on the
requirements of the recently adopted Highway 99 Subarea Plan. Mr. Chave specifically pointed to the internal amenity space
that would be raised above the street level and serve the residents of the new units. He noted that two levels of parking
would be located below the amenity space and upper levels of residential space. Public amenity space will be provided along
the Highway 99 frontage and the project will include pedestrian improvements, as well. There will be commercial space
along Highway 99 with a lot of window fenestration. Board Member Rubenkonig asked how much of the amenity space
must be open to the public, and Mr. Chave answered that some but not all must be accessible to the public. Most of the
public amenity space will occur in the pedestrian areas along the street front.
Board Member Crank asked if the GRE Project is located near the proposed pedestrian crossing, and Mr. Chave answered
that the crossing would be nearby.
Board Member Rubenkonig observed that the GRE Project is the first significant project on Highway 99 since the subarea
plan was adopted. Mr. Chave agreed this is the first new project, but the auto dealership property is also being remodeled
and that project will have the same streetscape and public amenity requirements.
Board Member Rubenkonig commented that some people have hoped that the Westgate Village Project would help people
understand how the Westgate area can be redeveloped based on the currently adopted plan. The GRE Project will have a
similar role for the Highway 99 Subarea. Both plans show that Edmonds is serious about encouraging redevelopment of its
commercial areas.
Chair Cheung requested an update on the project that was previously proposed at 220' Street and Highway 99. Mr. Chave
said the developer backed off on the larger project that was originally proposed and is now doing smaller infill development
on the property.
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Vice Chair Robles observed that there are features in the Highway 99 Subarea Plan that differ from what is being developed
in Lynnwood. While development in the neighboring jurisdictions is the same types of buildings, they aren't required to
have the amenity spaces and public spaces that are part of the Highway 99 Subarea Plan. The proposed GRE Project is an
example of what can be done with good planning.
Update on Waterfront Connector Proiect
Board Member Rubenkonig said she has a number of questions for staff concerning the Waterfront Connector Project. She
reviewed that, although a member of the Planning Board served on the Waterfront Connector Task Force, the project was
never brought before the Board for review and comment. Neither the Planning Division nor the Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Department were invited to review and comment on the plan.
Mr. Chave commented that he wouldn't be able to answer the Board's questions about the Waterfront Connector Project
because he wasn't involved in the work. Chair Cheung suggested that Board Members submit their questions in writing to
staff. Staff could circulate the questions to the appropriate departments, and they could be invited to the July 24' meeting to
respond.
Board Member Crank cautioned against the Board having a discussion about the Waterfront Connector at this time. She
explained that the City Council is trying to wrap up the next step, and it might not be prudent to spend time putting together
questions over the next few weeks. She likes the idea of submitting questions in writing to give the appropriate staff
members an opportunity to respond.
Board Member Rubenkonig said she heard that permits for the Waterfront Connector Project could have overridden
environmental constraints in respect to public safety. Board Member Monroe clarified that a City permit can be overridden
for emergency reasons, but the project would still be limited by the Federal Corps of Engineer's permit.
REVIEW OF EXTENDED AGENDA
Chair Cheung reviewed that the July 10' meeting will include an update on the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), a
presentation on the Climate Goals Project, and a presentation on the Street Vacation Code Update (Chapter 20.70). A joint
Planning Board/Architectural Design Board meeting is scheduled for July 24'.
Board Member Monroe asked if the UFMP will have already been approved by the City Council by the July 101 meeting.
Mr. Chave said that is the hope. Staff will be reporting on what changed and what the final product looks like.
PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Cheung did not provide any additional comments.
PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board Member Rosen recognized Roger Pence as the Board's new alternate member. He also commented on the loss of two
key staff members, which shines a spotlight on how fortunate the City is to have such a high -caliber staff. The City places a
high demand on its staff and they take a fair amount of hits. Most of them have options, and the City is fortunate that they
continue to choose Edmonds. He thanked all of the City's staff for their work and the sacrifice that their jobs require.
Board Member Monroe reported on his attendance at the June 191 Economic Development Commission Meeting where the
Commissioners worked on a close-out list of Strategic Action Plan topics. They also received a presentation from the
Edmonds Downtown Business Improvement District. They reported on their work to provide signage for the ferry waiting
lanes. They are also surveying developers of projects of a certain size to get a temperature for how the community is doing.
Board Member Monroe thanked Carrie Hite for her service as the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director. He
commented that she has always been fair, professional and helpful. He also thanked Phil Lovell for his years of service on
the Planning Board. He was always practical and never too busy to answer questions. The City will miss his expertise.
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Vice Chair Robles said he appreciates the City's current focus on youth. He said he received a question from a young
member of the community about whether or not a permit is required for a lemonade stand or other forms of artistic sales that
occur in the summer. Mr. Chave responded that no permit is required for these types of uses.
Board Member Crank welcomed Board Member Pence to the Board.
Board Member Crank reminded the Board that she currently serves on the Airport Commission for Snohomish County's
Paine Field. She reported that there has been an uptick of complaints from Edmonds residents around air traffic and noise.
She anticipates the issue will come up to the City Council soon, and she would like them to be able to respond with an
answer that makes sense and is sanctioned by the City. She announced that the Airport Commission's next meeting is
scheduled for August 1 It in Everett.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/10/2019
Update on Climate Goals Project
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
Edmonds has supported specific climate protection activities for at least a decade, as well as related
"sustainability" activities for even longer. In 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1389
(attached) to achieve or exceed at the local level the goals established in the Paris Climate Accord. The
resolution contains seven sections related to climate issues, particularly for reducing greenhouse gases.
To help the City with specific aspects of Resolution No. 1389, a consultant firm (Environmental Science
Associates or ESA) was hired. ESA has provided support to the City's Climate Protection Committee and
presented information to the public at an open house in 2018.
Staff Recommendation
Move forward the Climate Goals Project Update, with any new information, to the City Council for
review and possible direction.
Narrative
Below is a summary of each of the seven sections of Resolution No. 1389 and what has been done about
the intended tasks.
Section 1: City Council fully supports Mayor Earling's recent endorsement of the Mayors National
Climate Action Agenda.
Status: Done.
Section 2: City Council rededicates itself to partnering with City administration and Edmonds citizens
to identify benefits and costs of adopting policies and programs for long-term reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions.
Status: Ongoing.
Section 3: Planning Division and Climate Protection Committee will report annually to City Council
on municipal and community -wide greenhouse gas inventory, starting in 2018.
Status: Partly done. A 2018 report to Council was completed (see attachment); the exact
nature of future reports is still to be determined. City staff have assumed annual reports for the
next few years will focus on key measures, rather than a full inventory.
Section 4: Planning Division and Climate Protection Committee will establish and recommend a
greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for both near and long-term by July 1, 2018.
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Status: Ongoing. The work, which includes monthly conversations with the Climate Protection
Committee, has taken longer than expected because it is complex and evolving. A key topic of
discussion has been: Should Edmonds aim for holding down average temperature changes to a
2-degree, 1.5-degree, or 1-degree Celcius temperature increase by 2050? The Paris Accord
recommends no more than a 2-degree change but encourages a lower rate. Meeting any of
these three alternative goals will require significant effort and the Climate Protection
Committee has wanted to understand this better. On the other hand, a "business as usual"
model would mean even greater temperature increases and result in huge changes to life on
earth.
Section 5: Planning Division and Climate Protection Committee will update City's Climate Action Plan
and review specific strategies for meeting greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, as well as
tying mitigation with adaptation measures where possible.
Status: Both the current Climate Action Plan and potential new opportunities for meeting
greenhouse gas emission targets have been reviewed. (See attachment.) In thinking about
which strategies would make the most difference for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it is
helpful to first recognize the proportional level of projected emissions from various sources by
2050. (See attachment for "business as usual" projection.) Then strategies can be selected that
make the most significant reductions from those sources that are the biggest greenhouse gas
producers. In the "business as usual" model, the largest share of greenhouse gases is for
passenger travel. Therefore, strategies to greatly reduce greenhouse gases related to passenger
travel should be a priority. Initial recommendations from the Climate Protection Committee
and the Planning Division will be presented to the City Council at the August 5 meeting.
Section 6: City establishes following renewable energy goals for both municipal facilities and city at
large: (a)100% renewable energy for municipal facilities by 2019, and (b)100% renewable energy
for City's community electricity supply by 2025.
Status: Meeting Goal (a) above is done. This was achieved by the City Council agreeing to fund
a 2019 pilot program from the Snohomish County Public Utility District that calculates the City's
energy use by relying on credits from new hydroelectric facilities, rather than only the
Bonneville Power Administration's energy sources. (The BPA's mix includes some coal-fired
plants.) Meeting Goal (b) above is likely to be achieved without specific action by the City of
Edmonds. That is because the state legislature has now adopted a law to phase out use of non-
renewable electrical facilities.
Section 7: Planning Division and Climate Protection Committee will develop work plan by November
1, 2018, to include options, methods and financial resources needed and an associated timeline and
milestones to achieve renewable energy goals.
Status: In 2018, for Goal (a) in Section 6 above, City staff and the Climate Protection Committee
recommended the pilot program offered by Snohomish PUD, which achieves 100% renewable
energy for municipal facilities by 2019. For Goal (b) in Section 6 above, a timeline and
milestones have not been developed. That is because actual implementation will be related to
the legislature's mandate for the whole state to get away from fossil -fueled electricity sources.
NEXT STEPS
The August 5 City Council meeting is planned to have a presentation on the Climate Goals Project. It will
include information from the July 9 briefing to the Council's Planning, Public Safety and Personnel
Committee, along with updated information.
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Edmonds is being proactive and still has plenty to do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A timeline
for doing will be developed as part of the implementation strategy for a revised Climate Action Plan.
Attachments:
Resolution No 1389
EdmondsCAP-Inventory-Targets for Council
EdmondsCAP_Task3_PolicyGapAnalysis_Matrix-Existing Programs_2018-12-04
Edmonds 2050 Emissions- BAU-20190604
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RESOLUTION NO. 1389
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS
COMMITTING TO ACHIEVE OR EXCEED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
THE GOALS ESTABLISHED IN THE PARIS CLIMATE ACCORD
WHEREAS, climate change poses a grave threat to the health and well-being of this and
future generations in Edmonds and beyond; and
WHEREAS, according to the World Health Organization, human -caused climate change
is already killing some 150,000 people every year around the world; and
WHEREAS, people of color, immigrants, refugees, economically disadvantaged
residents, older people and children, people who are homeless, and people with existing mental
or health conditions will experience climate change disproportionately; and
WHEREAS, the 2015 EPA report, Climate Change in the United States; Benefits of
Global Action, states that global action on climate change would prevent nearly 70,000
premature American deaths annually by the end of the century while sparing the country
hundreds of billions of dollars in economic losses; and
WHEREAS, Washington State has already experienced long- term warming, more
frequent nighttime heat waves, sea level rising along most of Washington's coast, increased
coastal ocean acidity, decline in glacial area and spring snowpack and the State Department of
Ecology has reported that, "human caused climate change poses an immediate and urgent
threat"; and
WHEREAS, economists have concluded that Washington's families and businesses are
likely to incur billions of dollars of annual economic costs if Washington state and other states
and nations fail to drive reductions in climate -changing greenhouse gas pollution. These
economics impacts include increased energy costs, coastal and storm damage, reduced food
production, increased wildland fire costs, and increased public health costs; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the immediate need to take strong and proactive action to
protect our environment, the City of Edmonds in 2006 established the Climate Protection
Committee with a core mission to:
1. Encourage Edmonds citizens to be a part of the solution
2. Encourage City staff and citizens to conserve current resources
3. Work with the City Council to implement ideas to preserve and enhance our
environment
4. Effectively address the future impacts of climate change
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WHEREAS, the Climate Protection Committee has established key environmental
strategies to: 1) Reduce fossil fuels with renewable energy resources for energy supplied to
buildings, 2) Improve energy efficiency of and within buildings and 3) Require the design and
construction of new and remodeled commercial buildings to meet green building standards; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2017, Mayor Dave Earling signed the Mayors National Climate
Action Agenda and stated "In light of the [President's] decision to withdraw from the Paris
Accord, I feel it important for our city to emphasize our local commitment to, and continued
effort to improve our environment"; and
WHEREAS, as a signatory of the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance ("SELA"), Edmonds
has committed itself to being a regional and national leader in addressing the adverse impacts of
climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels; and enacted bold policies and programs to
reduce emissions from its transportation, building energy, and waste sectors and reduced
emissions while its population has grown; and
WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement resulted in a commitment from almost every nation to
take action and enact programs to limit global temperature increase to less than 2 degrees
Celsius, with an expectation that this goal would be reduced to 1.5 degrees in the future; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has mandated statewide reduction of GHG
emissions to 50% below 1990 levels by 2050; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. H.29 on September 18, 2006
adopting the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd Annual U.S.
Conference of Mayors meeting; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 1129 also requested semi-annual updates to City Council
regarding the progress of the City in implementing the following program milestones: 1)
Conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and forecast for the City, 2) Establish a
greenhouse gas emission target (GHG), 3) Develop an action plan to meet the local greenhouse
emissions target, 4) Im.plement the action plan and 5) periodically review progress and update
the plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2010 the City of Edmonds completed a Climate Change
Action Plan and within the plan it reported Edmonds buildings account for approximately one-
third of Edmond's GHG emissions for lighting, heating, cooling, and cooking; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Change Action plan states replacing fossil fuel -derived energy
with renewable energy sources for both city owned buildings and throughout our community is
critical to achieving the greenhouse gas emission reduction goals set forth in the City's Climate
Action Plan and the Compact of Mayors, to which the City is a signatory; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that energy consumers and the utilities serving them take
early action to reduce carbon emissions given the accelerating rate climate change the planet is
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experiencing, and shifting to 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025 is within
reach; and
WHEREAS, "renewable energy" includes energy derived from hydrogen, wind power
sited in ecologically responsible ways, solar, existing and low -impact hydroelectric, geothermal,
biogas (including biogas produced from biomass), and ocean/wave technology sources.
"Renewable energy" specifically excludes energy derived from fossil fuels, nuclear, biomass
feedstocks sourced from state and federal lands, hydrogen produced from fossil fuels, and
incineration of .municipal and medical waste; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council has demonstrated its commitment to
environmental stewardship and the health and safety of Edmonds residents by numerous other
actions, including passing Resolution 1362 on June 28, 2016 stating its opposition to the
transport of crude oil by rail;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, THAT:
Section 1: City Council fully supports Mayor Dave Earling's June 6, 2017 endorsement
of the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda.
Section 2: City Council rededicates itself to partnering with the City administration and
Edmonds citizens to identify the benefits and costs of adopting policies and programs that
promote the long-term goal of greenhouse gas emissions reduction while maximizing economic
and social benefits of such action.
Section 3: The Planning Department and the Climate Protection Committee will report
annually to the City Council our current municipal and community -wide GHG inventory starting
in 2018.
Section The Planning Department and the Climate Protection Committee will establish
and recommend to City Council a GHG emissions reduction target goal for both the near terns
and long tern by July 1, 2018.
Section 5: The Planning Department and the Climate Protection Committee will update
our City's Climate Change Action Plan and review the specific strategies for meeting the
emissions reduction target as well as tying mitigation with adaptation measures where possible.
Section 6. The City establishes the following renewable energy goals for both municipal
facilities and for the City at large:
100% renewable energy for municipal facilities by 2019; and,
ii. 100% renewable energy for the City's community electricity supply by 2025.
Section 7. By November 1, 2018, the Planning Department and the Climate Protection
Committee will develop a work plan, including options, methods and financial resources needed
and an associated timeline and milestones to achieve these renewable energy goals.
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RESOLVED this 27t' day of June, 2017.
APPROVED:
TOM M ESAR0S; COUNCIL PRF,. )ENT
ATTESTIAIFIT ",N-1'1CATED:
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: June 28, 2017
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: June 27, 2017
RESOLUTION NO. 1389
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On -Road Freight Vehicles
On -Road Transit Vehicles •
Off -Road Vehicles and Equipment •
Waterborn Navigation •
Solid Waste Generated in City
Wastewater Generated in City
Biological Treatment of Waste Generated in City NO
Incineration of Waste Generated in City
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A science -based climate target sets a rate of climate action that is aligned with
keeping average global temperature increases below a specified level of increase
compared to pre -industrial temperatures.
Keeping global temperature increases below 2°C will allow the majority, but not all,
of the global population to avoid the worst social and economic effects of climate
change (Paris Agreement)
• The average temperature of the earth is approximately 1.2°C higher today
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7-ft sea level rise globally
9.4-ft sea level rise globally
15-ft sea level rise globally
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2012 Energy Plan Municipal Ops
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2011 New Cities Energy Action Plan City-wide energy efficiency and conservation
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TR 1: Promote the continued improvement of local commercial and transportation hubs.
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TR 2: Continue to encourage businesses to locate in Edmonds.
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TR 3: Encourage local purchasing of goods and services.
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Reduce gallons of fuel consumed when we travel
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TR 4: Increase bicycle parking and lanes/trails that connect commercial and mobility hubs in concert with the City's
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TR 5: Continue to implement sidewalk and street improvements throughout the City and especially for the Safe Routes to School
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TR 6: Promote the addition of a shuttle service connecting commercial and mobility hubs.
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TR 7: Coordinate with Community Transit, Sound Transit, and WSDOT to pursue funding opportunities to increase transit service
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TR 8: Work with local vehicle dealers to further promote hybrid/electric vehicles within the community.
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TR 9: Promote and facilitate, where necessary, shared vehicles used, such as school carpooling and vehicle -on -demand parking
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TR 14: Encourage integration of sustainable techniques (such as lowimpact development (LID) or complete -streets standards)
into land -use and development codes.
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Reduce material consumption, waste generation, and resource depletion
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LF 1: Create a campaign to offer more publicly available recycling facilities in partnership with local businesses and inform
customers about using them, thus increasing the percentage of recycled goods at the community level.
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LF 2: Research a zero -waste goal and develop a zero -waste strategic plan for Edmonds.
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LF 3: Encourage and expand use of recycled products for Cityproduced printed materials.
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LF 4: Encourage programs to educate and assist homeowners in composting.
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LF 5: Research the creation of facilities to convert organic waste to energy
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Increase local food production
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LF 6: Encourage home and community gardens.
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LF 7: Involve community in identifying City parks and other property, both City -owned and private, as potential sites for
neighborhood public "P-Patches."
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LF 8: Encourage gardens on the verges of public spaces and streets where gardens will not impinge on pedestrian or cyclist safety
and right-of-way.
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LF 9: Continue to promote local farmers' markets and co-ops.
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LF 10: Support legislation to promote solar access to home and community food gardens.
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LF 11: Consider establishing a local carbon -offset program to purchase land for public community gardens and to defray the cost
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LF 12: Encourage harvesting of fruits and vegetables from private fruit trees and gardens for distribution to local food banks.
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Buildings
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Replace fossil fuels with renewable energy resources for energy that is supplied to buildings
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BU 1: Support efforts of Snohomish County PUD to increase the proportion of renewable power in the energy mix by promoting
buying green power.
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BU 2: Promote the installation of renewable energy projects with the City via a) adopting appropriate zoning allowances; b)
encouraging and supporting state legislators to sponsor appropriate bills; and c) creating financial assistance programs.
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Improve energy efficiency of and within buildings
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BU 3: For the short term, the City will promote efficiency by a) managing the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant; b)
encouraging residents and businesses to take advantage of the federal tax credit program for 2009 and 2010; c) promoting the
PUD's 10% Energy Challenge through 2011; and d) promoting other programs that address energy efficiency for buildings.
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BU 4: Promote a building retrofit program for improving energy efficiency to reach a long-term goal of 55% per capita reduction
in energy consumption by a) creating a financial -assistance program operated by the City alone or jointly with utilities and energy
companies to provide the incentive for overcoming upfront installation costs; b) developing a program for contractor
certification; and c) updating the permitting procedures and methodology to streamline the process.
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BU 5: Develop a program to achieve water conservation in existing buildings and landscaping, with a goal of reducing per capita
water use by 30% by the year 2020.
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BU 6: Encourage meeting Silver -level LEED standards or higher for all new residential and commercial buildings, including
landscaping, as well as any major commercial remodeling projects. Increase the LEED-level requirement as technology and
economy dictates.
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BU 7: Support energy audits at the time of commercial and residential sales.
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Environment
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Increase carbon sequestration
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EN 1: Maintain and, whenever possible, expand our urban forests.
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EN 2: Identify pockets of woodlands and marsh land that the City could purchase to add to our parks system.
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EN 3: Require shade trees, drought -resistant plants, and rain gardens in public and private commercial parking lots.
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EN 4: Encourage low -impact landscaping and gardening practices in multi -family and single-family residences.
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EN 5: Identify City parks where carbon sequestration could be increased.
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EN 6: Consider establishing a local carbon offset program to purchase woodlands and maintain our urban forests, wetlands, and
City parks.
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Adopt solar access and tree policies
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EN 7: Press state legislators to enact solar -access legislation, ultimately increasing the percentage of households with solar
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EN 8: Adopt the educational principle of "the right tree in the right place."
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Adopt solar access and tree policies
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EN 9: Consult with experts, such as the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group and the Puget Sound Regional Council,
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EN 10: Educate the public in the need for water conservation.
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EN 11: Provide emergency planning and the need for community preparedness to ensure food security and energy availability in
the event of power outages or disruption of transportation.
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Economy
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EC 1: Continue to promote new green business development opportunities through support of green building certification and
tax incentives for businesses that show green leadership, proven effectiveness in reduction of GHG, creative environmentally
friendly product packaging, etc.
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EC 2: Support and encourage a local green business recognition program.
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EC 3: Encourage local purchasing of goods and services.
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EC 4: Encourage recycling programs in the workplace.
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EC 5: Encourage businesses of all sizes to promote sustainable operational practices.
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Community Outreach and Empowerment
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CO 1: Increase City employees' awareness of climate -protection issues and develop internal committees, such as green
purchasing initiative or energy efficiency, to implement plans.
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CO 2: Use the City's website and City publications and work with community organizations to promote sustainability efforts to
both residents and businesses.
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CO 3: Continually and visually educate the residential and business community on the progress the City is making in order to set
a positive example for their efforts.
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CO 4: Encourage community educational campaigns to turn off computers at night, turn off lights, and promote programmable
thermostats.
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Encourage other levels of government to work toward sustainability
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CO 5: Advocate for state and federal legislation that advances GHG reductions and other sustainability efforts.
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CO 6: Continue to provide a leadership role with other local governmental agencies to share best practices and successes.
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Monitor success in achieving plan objectives and update periodically
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IM 1: Evaluate and align future development applications and the City's Capital Improvement Program with the Climate Change
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IM 4: Appoint an action plan commission to continue to advance efforts to be responsible for prioritizing efforts that impact the
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GOAL 1: PROVIDE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL USERS
Policy 1.1 Design new streets and, when the opportunity arises, redesign streets to a standard that reduces lane width to
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accommodate vehicles that use the street most frequently; rather than large vehicles that may use the street only occasionally.
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Policy 1.2 Relate required street widths to the function and operating standards for the street.
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Policy 1.3 Design street improvements to enhance the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and bicycle traffic.
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Incorporate traffic calming measures where appropriate.
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Policy 1.4 Design walking paths for use by people at all mobility levels. Improvements to walking paths and curb cuts should
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meet the requirements of the ADA.
Policy 1.5 Place highest priority on provision of lighting on walking paths, crosswalks and bicycle facilities that regularly carry non -
motorized traffic at night. Non -motorized traffic, characterized as any vehicle that does not require a license, includes motorized
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bicycles, scooters, and Segways, in addition to pedestrians and people riding bicycles.
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Policy 1.6 Seek opportunities to improve safety for those who bicycle in the city.
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Policy 1.7 Coordinate planning, construction, and operation of transportation facilities and programs with the State, Counties,
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neighboring cities, Puget Sound Regional Council, Community Transit, Sound Transit, and other entities to ensure critical
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infrastructure is in place to respond to both natural and human -caused disasters.
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GOAL 2: BUILD A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT ENHANCES THE CITY'S LAND USE VISION
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Policy 2.1 Locate and design transportation facilities to meet the demands of existing and projected land uses as provided for in
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the Comprehensive Plan.
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Policy 2.2 Work with transit agencies to ensure existing and planned transit creates connections to existing and future
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employment and activity centers.
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Policy 2.3 Locate and design transportation facility improvements to respect the community's residential character, natural
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features, and quality of life.
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Policy 2.4 Design local residential streets to prevent or discourage use as shortcuts for vehicle through -traffic. Coordinate local
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traffic control measures with the affected neighborhood.
Policy 2.5 Design street improvements to encourage downtown traffic circulation to flow in and around commercial blocks,
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promoting customer convenience and reducing congestion. Separate through -traffic from local traffic circulation to encourage
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and support customer access.
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Policy 2.6 Carefully review parking requirements for downtown development proposals both for autos and bikes to promote
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development while still ensuring adequate balance between parking supply and demand.
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Policy 2.7 Encourage underground parking as part of new development.
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Policy 2.8 Provide a complete walking path network in commercial areas, especially downtown, as an element of public open
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space that supports pedestrian and commercial activity.
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Policy 2.9 Reassess the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) annually to ensure that transportation facility needs,
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financing, and levels of service are consistent with the City's land use plan. The annual update should be coordinated with the
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annual budget process, and the annual amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 2.10 Ensure city transportation facilities and services are provided concurrent with new development or redevelopment to
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mitigate impacts created from such development. Road improvements may be provided at the time of or within 6 years of
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development.
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Policy 2.11 Encourage neighborhoods to fund improvements that exceed City standards (e.g. for parking, median strips,
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landscaping, traffic calming, walking paths or other locallydetermined projects).
Policy 2.12 Guide the development of new streets and maintenance of existing streets to form a well-connected network that
provides for safe, direct, and convenient access to the existing roadway network for automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
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Prioritize transportation investments that reinforce the City's vision of developing near transitoriented area
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GOAL 3: BE SUSTAINABLE- FINANCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND SOCIALLY
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Policy 3.1 Minimize the adverse impact of transportation facility improvements on the natural environment both in established
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neighborhoods and undeveloped areas.
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Policy 3.2 Design streets with the minimum pavement areas needed and utilized innovative and sustainable materials where
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feasible, to reduce impervious surfaces.
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Policy 3.3 Include analyses of geological, topographical, and hydrological conditions in street design.
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Policy 3.4 Encourage landscaping along residential streets to preserve existing trees and vegetation, increase open spaces, and
decrease impervious surfaces. Landscaping may be utilized to provide visual and physical barriers but should be carefully
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designed not to interfere with motorists' sight distance and traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and wheel chair safety. Landscaping
improvements should take maintenance requirements into consideration.
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Policy 3.5 Encourage underground placements of utilities when existing roadways are improved.
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Policy 3.6 Encourage placement of underground conduit for future installation of fiber optic cable as roadways are built or
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improved.
Policy 3.7 Convert private streets to public streets only when: a. The City Council has determined that a public benefit would
result. b. The street has been improved to the appropriate City public street standard. c. The City Engineer has determined that
conversion will have minimal effect on the City's street maintenance budget. d. In the case that the conversion is initiated by the
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owner(s) of the road, that the owner(s) finance the survey and legal work required for the conversion.
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Policy 3.8 Construct walking paths in an ecologically friendly manner, encouraging the use of pervious paving materials where
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feasible
Policy 3.9 Maximize efficiencies of existing transportation facilities through: • Transportation Demand Management. •
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Encouraging development to use existing facilities. • Technologies that improve the efficiency of travel, including signal
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improvements and changeable message signs.
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Policy 3.10 Base the financing plan for transportation facilities on estimates of local revenues and external revenues that are
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reasonably anticipated to be received by the City.
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Policy 3.11 Finance the six -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) within the City's financial capacity to achieve a
balance between available revenue and expenditures related to transportation facilities. If projected funding is inadequate to
finance needed transportation facilities, based on adopted LOS (Level of Service) standards and forecasted growth, the City
should explore one or more of the following options: • Lower the LOS standard • Change the Land Use Plan • Increase the
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amount of revenue from existing sources • Adopt new sources of revenue
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Policy 3.12 Seek funding to complete multimodal solutions to transportation needs.
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Policy 3.13 Ensure that ongoing operating and maintenance costs associated with a transportation facility are financially feasible
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prior to constructing the facility.
Policy 3.14 Ensure that future development pays a proportionate share of the cost to mitigate impacts associated with growth.
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Future development's payments may take the form of impact fees, SEPA mitigation payments, dedications of land, provision of
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transportation facilities, or special assessments.
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Policy 3.15 Strive to conform to the Federal and State Clean Air Acts by working to help implement PSRC's Vision 2040 and by
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following the requirements of Chapter 173-420 of the WAC.
Policy 3.16 Support transportation investments that advance alternatives to driving alone, as a measure to reduce greenhouse
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gas emissions and in turn reduce the effect of citywide transportation on global climate change.
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Policy 3.17 Keep roadways operating in safe condition by taking steps to secure roadway funding from a variety of sources to
maintain, rehabilitate, or replace roadways. Edmonds will work with its partners to understand street maintenance and
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rehabilitation needs. Prioritize roadway preservation projects and consider the long term maintenance costs of new capacity as
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part of the up -front cost of development.
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Policy 3.18 Where possible, encourage easements that provide pedestrian connections and protect the natural environment.
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Policy 3.19 Support the transportation needs of traditionally underserved neighborhoods and vulnerable populations through
investment in equitable modes of transportation, in addition to potential catch-up investment for areas in need as necessary.
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GOAL 4: FOSTER AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY
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Policy 4.1 Encourage active transportation by providing safe facilities for bicycle and pedestrians.
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Policy 4.2 Leverage funding opportunities and the City's right of way to complete the arterial walking path system according to
the following priority list: • Arterial roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is provided; • Arterial
roadways without walking paths or shoulders on which transit service is not provided; • Arterial roadways with shoulders too
narrow or in or poor walking condition for pedestrians; • Arterial roadways with adequate shoulders for pedestrians but without
walking paths; and • The remainder of the arterial roadway system (e.g. roads with walking paths along one side, or roads with
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walking paths in disrepair).
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Policy 4.3 As funding permits and right of way is available, complete a collector walking path system that connects to transit
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service and activities such as retail, schools, or parks.
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Policy 4.4 When appropriate, acquire easements and/or development rights in lieu of rights-ofway for installation of smaller
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facilities such as sidewalks, walking paths, and bikeways.
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Policy 4.5 Locate utilities and walking path amenities, including but not limited to poles, benches, planters, trashcans, bike racks,
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and awnings, so as to not obstruct nonmotorized traffic or transit access.
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Policy 4.6 Locate walking paths and bicycle facilities to facilitate community access to parks, schools, neighborhoods, shopping
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centers and transit facilities/stops.
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Policy 4.7 Place highest priority on pedestrian safety in areas frequented by children, such as near schools, parks, and
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playgrounds. Provide walking paths in these areas at every opportunity.
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Policy 4.8 Maintain existing public walking paths.
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Policy 4.9 Periodically review and update walking path construction priorities in the Transportation Plan.
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Policy 4.10 Encourage the use of innovative crosswalk treatments, such as pedestrian actuated flashing signals or pedestrian
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crossing flags.
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Policy 4.11 Encourage collaboration across departments to develop a network of walking paths throughout the city. This network
could include but not be limited to signed loop trails in neighborhoods, park -to -park walking paths, and theme -related walks.
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Policy 4.12 Encourage separation of walking paths from bikeways, where feasible. Multi -use paths should also be encouraged in
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instances which separating walk and bike paths is unreasonable.
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Policy 4.13 Place highest priority for improvements to bicycle facilities and installation of bike racks and lockers near schools,
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commercial districts, multi -family residences, recreation areas, and transit facilities.
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Policy 4.14 Provide bicycle lanes where feasible, to encourage the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation purposes.
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Sharrows can be provided on lower volume roadways to create motorist awareness.
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Policy 4.15 Identify bicycle routes through signage.
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Policy 4.16 Ensure that existing public bicycle facilities are maintained and upgraded when feasible.
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Policy 4.17 Prioritize connectivity to transit nodes that provide important connections to regional destinations.
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Policy 4.18 When bicycle improvements are being considered along a certain stretch, the addition of protected bike lanes will be
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considered as part of the evaluation.
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Policy 5.1 Design all streets where feasible as complete streets that serve automobile, transit, pedestrian and bicycle travel
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according to City ordinance 3842.
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Policy 5.2 Periodically review functional classifications of city streets and adjust the classifications when appropriate.
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Policy 5.3 Provide on -street parking as a secondary street function only in specifically designated areas such as in the downtown
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business district and in residential areas where offstreet parking is limited. Streets should not be designed to provide on -street
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parking as a primary function, particularly in areas with frequent transit service.
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Policy 5.4 Encourage parking on one side rather than both sides of streets with narrow rights-ofway, with the exception of
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downtown.
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Policy 5.5 Encourage the efficient movement of people and goods through an effective and inter -connected transportation
network that includes: collector and arterial streets, trails, bike paths, public transit and other transportation facilities.
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Policy 5.6 Design streets to accommodate emergency service vehicles. Improve emergency service access to the waterfront,
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especially to west side of train tracks when there is a train crossing.
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Policy 5.7 Coordinate traffic signals located within % mile of each other to decrease delay and improve operations.
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Policy 5.8 Use public rights -of -way only for public purposes. The private use of a public right-ofway is prohibited unless expressly
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Policy 5.9 Construct pedestrian facilities on all streets and highways, interconnecting with other modes of transportation.
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Policy 5.10 Locate walking paths and additional street features such as benches and shelters along transit routes to provide easy
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access to transit stops.
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Policy 5.11 Explore future funding for a city -based circulator bus that provides local shuttle service between neighborhoods
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(Firdale Village, Perrinville, Five Corners, Westgate) and downtown.
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Policy 5.12 Place priority on coordinating bus routes and bus stop sites in City plans for street lighting improvements.
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Policy 5.13 Consider transit stop sites in the design of roadways, walking path improvements and land use permit reviews.
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Policy 5.14 Design Arterial and Collector roadways to accommodate buses and other modes of public transportation including
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the use of high occupancy vehicle priority treatments, transit signal priority, queue bypass lanes, boarding pads and shelter pads,
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and transit -only lanes where appropriate.
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Policy 5.15 Implement multi -modal LOS standards that considers transit and non -motorized operations as well as automobile
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operations.
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Policy 5.16 Provide additional transportation facility capacity when existing facilities are used to their maximum level of
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efficiency consistent with adopted LOS standards.
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Policy 5.17 Encourage the provision of a bus rapid transit system or other high -capacity frequent transit service along SR 104.
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Policy 6.1 Provide access between private property and the public street system that is safe and convenient, and incorporates
the following considerations: • Limit and provide access to the street network in a manner consistent with the function and
purpose of each roadway. Restrict number of driveways located along arterials. Coordinate with local businesses and property
owners to consolidate access points in commercial and residential areas. • Require new development to consolidate and
minimize access points along all state highways, principal arterials, and minor arterials. • Design the street system so that the
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majority of direct residential access is provided via local streets. • For access onto state highways, implement Chapter 468-52 of
the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Highway Access Management -- Access Control Classification System and Standards.
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Policy 6.2 Provide safe bicycle connections to existing bicycle facilities in adjacent jurisdictions.
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Policy 6.3 Work with transit providers to ensure that transit service within the city is: • Convenient and flexible to meet
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community and user needs; • Dependable, affordable, and maintains regular schedules; • Provides adequate service during
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evening hours, weekends, and holidays; and • Comfortable and safe for all users.
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Policy 6.4 Work with transit providers to ensure that public transit is accessible within a quarter (1/4) mile of any address in the
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city.
Policy 6.5 Work with transit providers to serve designated activity centers with appropriate levels of transit service. Transit stops
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should be properly located throughout the activity center, and designed to serve local commuting and activity patterns, and
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significant concentrations of employment.
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Policy 6.6 Design new development and redevelopment in activity centers to provide pedestrian access to transit.
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Policy 6.7 Work with transit agencies to coordinate public transit with school district transportation systems to provide transit
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connections for school children.
Policy 6.8 Form a multimodal system that links ferry, rail, bus, auto, and non -motorized travel providing access to regional
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transportation systems while ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of local commercial districts and residential
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neighborhoods.
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Policy 6.9 Locate and design a multi -modal transportation center and terminal to serve the city's needs with the following
elements: • A ferry terminal that meets the operational requirements to accommodate forecast ridership demand and that
provides proper separation of automobile, bicycle and walk-on passenger loading; • A train station that meets intercity
passenger service and commuter rail loading requirements, and provides the requisite amenities such as waiting areas, storage
and bicycle lockers; • A transit center with connections to major regional destinations; • A linkage between stations/terminals
that meets the operational and safety requirements of each mode, including a link between the multi -modal station terminal to
the business/commerce center in downtown Edmonds; • Safety features that include better separation between train traffic and
other modes of travel, particularly vehicle and passenger ferry traffic as well as the general public; and • Overall facility design
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that minimizes the impact to the natural environment, in particular the adjacent marshes.
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Policy 6.10 Encourage joint public/private efforts to develop and implement transportation demand management and traffic
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reduction strategies.
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Policy 6.11 Work with both public and private entities to ensure the provision of adequate transportation facilities and services
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necessary to mitigate impacts to Edmonds' transportation system.
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Policy 6.12 Participate in local and regional forums to coordinate strategies and programs that further the goals of the
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Policy 6.13 Coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions and regional and state agencies to make transportation system
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improvements and assure that funding requirements are met.
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Policy 6.14 Encourage public transportation providers within the city to coordinate services to ensure the most effective
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transportation systems possible and provide comfortable stop amenities.
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Policy 6.15 Coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions and regional and state agencies to encourage their support of the City's
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policies and planning processes.
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Policy 6.16 Participate on the boards of Community Transit and other public transit providers, and regularly share citizen and
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business comments regarding transit services to the appropriate provider.
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Policy 6.17 Work with Community Transit to provide additional passenger shelters and benches at bus stops sites within
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Edmonds.
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Policy 6.18 Coordinate with local public transit agencies and private transit providers regarding road closures or other events that
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may disrupt normal transit operations in order to minimize impacts to transit customers.
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Policy 6.19 Work with Community Transit and local employers to encourage ridesharing to employment centers and major
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activity centers.
Policy 6.20 Coordinate with non -City providers of transportation facilities and services on a joint program for maintaining
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adopted LOS standards, funding and construction of capital improvements. Work in partnership with non -City transportation
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facility providers to prepare functional plans consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 6.21 Regularly coordinate with WSDOT, Washington State Ferries, Community Transit, King County Metro, Snohomish
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County, the Town of Woodway, and the Cities of Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Shoreline, and Mukilteo, to ensure planning for
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transportation facilities is compatible.
Policy 6.22 Encourage and promote the use of electric vehicles as they are developed in all automobile, truck, and commercial
vehicle classes. Encourage the use of such vehicles in a way that conditions are safe and don't impede traffic flow. Provide for a
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broad range of electric charging opportunities at public and private parking venues throughout the city, including standards for
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new developments that provide parking facilities.
Policy 6.23 Position Edmonds to respond to technical innovations, such as electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and other
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personal mobility devices. Coordinate with regional and private entities to accommodate these modes of transportation that
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have the potential to provide increased mobility and environmental benefit
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Sustainability Goal A. Develop land use policies, programs, and regulations designed to support and promote sustainability.
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Encourage a mix and location of land uses designed to increase accessibility of Edmonds residents to services, recreation, jobs,
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and housing.
A.1 Adopt a system of codes, standards and incentives to promote development that achieves growth management goals
while maintaining Edmonds' community character and charm in a sustainable way. Holistic solutions should be developed that
employ such techniques as Low Impact Development (LID), transit -oriented development, "complete streets" that support
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multiple modes of travel, and other techniques to assure that future development and redevelopment enhances Edmonds'
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character and charm for future generations to enjoy.
A.2 Include urban form and design as critical components of sustainable land use planning. New tools, such as form -based
zoning and context -sensitive design standards should be used to support a flexible land use system which seeks to provide
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accessible, compatible and synergistic land use patterns which encourage economic and social interaction while retaining privacy
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and a unique community character.
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A.3 Integrate land use plans and implementation tools with transportation, housing, cultural and recreational, and economic
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development planning so as to form a cohesive and mutually -supporting whole.
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A.4 Use both long-term and strategic planning tools to tie short term actions and land use decisions to long-term
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sustainability goals. City land use policies and decision criteria should reflect and support sustainability goals and priorities.
Sustainability Goal B. Develop transportation policies, programs, and regulations designed to support and promote sustainability
and resiliency. Take actions to reduce the use of fuel and energy in transportation, and encourage various modes of
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transportation that reduce reliance on automobiles and are supported by transportation facilities and accessibility throughout
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the community.
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B.1 Undertake a multi -modal approach to transportation planning that promotes an integrated system of auto, transit,
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biking, walking and other forms of transportation designed to effectively support mobility and access.
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B.2 Actively work with transit providers to maximize and promote transit opportunities within the Edmonds community
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while providing links to other communities both within and outside the region.
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B.3 Explore and support the use of alternative fuels and transportation operations that reduce GHG emissions.
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B.4 When undertaking transportation planning and service decisions, evaluate and encourage land use patterns and policies
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that support a sustainable transportation system.
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B.5 Strategically plan and budget for transportation priorities that balances ongoing facility and service needs with long-term
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improvements that support a sustainable, multi -modal transportation system.
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B.6 Strategically design transportation options — including bike routes, pedestrian trails and other non -motorized solutions —
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to support and anticipate land use and economic development priorities.
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Sustainability Goal C. Promote seamless transportation linkages between the Edmonds community and the rest of the Puget
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Sound region.
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C.1 Take an active role in supporting and advocating regional solutions to transportation and land use challenges.
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C.2 Local transportation options should be designed to be coordinated with and support inter -city and regional
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transportation programs and solutions.
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C.3 Advocate for local priorities and connections and the promotion of system -wide flexibility and ease of use in regional
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transportation decisions.
Sustainability Goal D. Develop utility policies, programs, and maintenance measures designed to support and promote
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sustainability, resilience, and energy efficiency. Maintain existing utility systems while seeking to expand the use of alternative
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energy and sustainable maintenance and building practices in city facilities.
D.1 Balance and prioritize strategic and short-term priorities for maintenance and ongoing infrastructure needs with long-
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term economic development and sustainability goals.
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D.2 Strategically program utility and infrastructure improvements to support and anticipate land use and economic
development priorities.
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D.3 Explore and employ alternative systems and techniques, such as life -cycle cost analysis, designed to maximize
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investments, minimize waste, and/or reduce ongoing maintenance and facilities costs.
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D.4 Include sustainability considerations, such as environmental impact, green infrastructure (emphasizing natural systems
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and processes), and GHG reduction in the design and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.
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Sustainability Goal E. Develop economic development policies and programs designed to support and promote Sustainability and
energy efficiency. Encourage the co -location of jobs with housing in the community, seeking to expand residents' ability to work
in close proximity to their homes. Encourage and support infrastructure initiatives and land use policies that encourage and
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support home -based work and business activities that supplement traditional business and employment concentrations.
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E.1 Economic development should support and encourage the expansion of locally- based business and employment
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opportunities.
E.2 Land use policies and implementation tools should be designed to provide for mixed use development and local access
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to jobs, housing, and services.
E.3 Regulatory and economic initiatives should emphasize flexibility and the ability to anticipate and meet evolving
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employment, technological, and economic patterns.
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E.4 Land use and regulatory schemes should be designed to encourage and support the ability of local residents to work,
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shop, and obtain services locally.
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E.5 Land use and economic development programs should provide for appropriate scale and design integration of economic
activities with neighborhoods while promoting patterns that provide accessibility and efficient transportation options.
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Sustainability Goal F. Develop cultural and recreational programs designed to support and promote sustainability. Networks of
Community Sustatinability
parks, walkways, public art and cultural facilities and events should be woven into the community's fabric to encourage sense of
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place and the overall health and well being of the community.
F.1 Cultural and arts programs should be supported and nourished as an essential part of the City's social, economic, and
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health infrastructure.
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F.2 Recreational opportunities and programming should be integrated holistically into the City's infrastructure and planning
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process.
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F.3 Cultural, arts, and recreational programming should be an integral part of City design and facilities standards, and should
be integrated into all planning, promotion, and economic development initiatives.
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Sustainability Goal G. Develop housing policies, programs, and regulations designed to support and promote sustainability.
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Support and encourage a mix of housing types and styles which provide people with affordable housing choices geared to
changes in life style. Seek to form public and private partnerships to retain and promote affordable housing options.
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G.1 Land use and housing programs should be designed to provide for existing housing needs while providing flexibility to
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adapt to evolving housing needs and choices.
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G.2 Housing should be viewed as a community resource, providing opportunities for residents to choose to stay in the
community as their needs and resources evolve and change over time.
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G.3 Support the development of housing tools, such as inclusionary zoning incentives and affordable housing programs, that
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promote a variety of housing types and affordability levels into all developments.
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Building Energy Efficiency
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Action 1—Municipal Retrofits
1A. Determine a municipal efficiency target that would lead to substantial energy savings and serve as a leadership step for the
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rest of the community.
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113. Work with Snohomish PUD to implement streetlight efficiency pilot project.
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1C. Identify energy efficiency opportunities with the Edmonds School District.
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Action 2—Single Family Retrofits
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2A. In conjunction with Sustainable Works, conduct a review of the residential retrofit pilot.
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213. Engage SnoPUD and PSE to review utility incentive programs and operations.
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2C. Leverage Snohomish County residential energy efficiency loan program.
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Action 3—Commercial Retrofits
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3A. Convene grocery store owners to define energy efficiency goals for sector.
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313. Engage Swedish Medical Center (Stevens) to define energy efficiency goals for the facility.
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3C. Secure engagement of other commercial building owners and operators.
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Action 4—Nonprofit Retrofits
4A. Convene community nonprofit leaders to define energy efficiency goals for the sector, including a variety of organizations
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such as churches.
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1A. Complete community solar analysis to guide city decision -making
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1B. City of Edmonds partners with Solar Edmonds to complete community solar project
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Action 2—Waste Heat Recovery
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Main Street Project
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Action 1—Electric Vehicle Charging Station
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1A. Solicit a charging station from EcoTality and the EV Project for Main Street.
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1B. Consider the establishment of a Business Improvement District to cover the cost of charging.
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1C. Develop public engagement strategy around EVs in Edmonds.
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Action 2—Smart Grid Fiber
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2A. Work with SnoPUD's smart grid project to identify opportunities to install smart grid infrastructure in conjunction with Main
Street Project.
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Action 3—Energy Efficient Streetlights
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3A. Work with SnoPUD and (historic preservation group) to retrofit Main Street lamps with energy efficient bulbs.
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Financing
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Action 1—Building Energy Efficiency Tools
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1A. Utilize existing residential loan programs that are backed by a loan loss reserve
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1B. Develop a strategy to enhance current residential loan programs.
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1C. Work with SnoPUD and PSE to enhance current energy efficiency incentive programs.
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1D. Utilize Washington's Housing Finance Commission loan pool for non-profit organizations.
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1E. Explore the use of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds for projects.
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2A. Facilitate financing options for development of community solar project.
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Action 3—Main Street Project
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3A. Smart Grid pilot funding
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3B. Local Improvement District
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3C. Business Improvement District
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Action 1—Building Energy Use
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1A. Commercial Building Energy Disclosure.
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1B. Commercial Building Energy Performance Requirement.
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1C. Home Energy Assessment Requirement at the Time of Sale.
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1D. Building Energy Assessment Requirement at the Time of Permit.
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1D. Building Energy Assessment Requirement at the Time of Permit.
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Action 2—Water Conservation
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2A. Utility Pricing.
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Action 3—Transportation Alternatives
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3A. Zoning.
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3B. Complete Streets.
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3C. Electrification of the Transportation System.
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1. Invest in more efficient police fleet
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• Install idling management devices in newer police fleet vehicles
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• Pilot hybrid police vehicles
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• Pilot propane gas -powered vehicle conversion for a subset of Crown Victorias
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2. Invest in key short-term facilities upgrades
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• Add occupancy/vacancy sensors in City Hall and Public Safety building
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• Investigate installation of fresh air ventilation to the server room to reduce the load on the mini -split system"
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3. Work with PUD to improve streetlight efficiency
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• Establish monitoring technologies to assess actual vs. billed streetlight energy use
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• Push for additional pilot LED projects
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• Work with PUD to negotiate lower rates for LED streetlights
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4. Targeted solar & infrastructure lighting
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• Continue choosing solar for new school zone signals
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• De -lamp or change bulb type of exterior lighting in Public Safety building
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• Reduce usage of outer five garage parking lights by 6 hrs/day at City Hall
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S. Conduct engineering and economic analysis of higher capital cost options
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• Recover energy from incinerated bio-solids
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• Solar or geothermal water heating component when planning for Yost Pool boiler replacement
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• Cooler temperature asphalt mixes
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• Methane recovery from wastewater treatment plant
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Goal 1: Reduce the amount of waste generated at Zero Waste public events.
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Goal 2: Increase the amount of waste recycled and composted at Zero Waste public events.
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Zero -Waste: Research an approach to increase diversion (from landfill) of recyclable construction and demolitions materials
generated by commercial development in the City. This should include an examination of resources and companies that are
doing this type of recycling and what is, or could be, available to the Edmonds commwrity. Are incentives or requirements the
way to go? How can we be assured that materials are actually being recycled?
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1) Creating a process for establishing baseline metrics for various waste streams produced by Edmonds, including landfill, organic
waste, recyclable materials, construction waste and other identified streams,
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2) Providing suggestions on how to assess progress toward zero waste goals, and if time allows
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3) Creating baseline data for these waste streams. Information will be derived from interviews with City of Edmonds staff and
research on best practices from other cities with advanced waste reduction processes.
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Food -Waste: The City is interested in introducing a food waste reduction program, focusing initially on public events that take
place at City facilities. We need a policy or ordinance with procedures that specifies the added collection of organic discards at
organized public events taking place on City property.
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1) Identifying sources of organic waste material
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2) Identifying barriers to proper organic waste disposal particular to Edmonds
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3) Providing solutions to these barriers derived from best practices at other cities with advanced waste reduction practices.
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Through the Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, the City received funding to purchase 36
energy use meters. These meters have been made available to residents and small business owners to check-out for a free two
week period.
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consumption of various household or business appliances and to provide guidance on how to reduce energy consumption within
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Electric Vehicle Program
Electric Vehicle Program
Through the Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, the City received funding to upgrade
standard vehicle purchases to acquire hybrid and electric vehicles for its municipal fleet. Between 2010 and 2011, the City
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purchased four Toyota Prius hybrids and two Nissan Leaf electric vehicles.
In 2011, the City changed its operations management of fleet vehicles in order to increase the use of the new electric vehicles.
Staff has been committed to using the City's hybrid and electric vehicles whenever available for site visits and field work.
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Electric Vehicle Program
Through a partnership with ChargePoint Northwest, six electric vehicle charging stations were installed in 2011 around the City
for public use. These stations are part of a nationwide system that allows users to view availability of charging stations within
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their network.
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City Buildings Energy Improvement Program
Edmonds City Hall, a 1979 facility, was awarded ENERGY STAR labels in 2011 and 2012 for the years 2010 and 2011 respectively,
acknowledging that it performs in the top 20 percent of similar structures across the United States. Find out more here.
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Energy usage at the City's Public Safety Complex (comprised of the Public Safety Building and Fire Station No. 17) has been
significantly reduced over recent years. This was accomplished by adding insulation, controls software and commissioning
measures as well as implementing preventative maintenance of HVAC equipment and adjusting heating and cooling times based
on when portions of the buildings are occupied. Due to these improvements, the total energy cost savings at the Public Safety
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Complex in 2011 alone was $13,900.
Facilities maintenance staff utilizes "Portfolio Manager" to track the energy consumption of 16 City -owned buildings with a total
of 30 energy accounts. This has enabled the City to track a total of over $34,000 in energy savings in 2011 alone from energy
management and improvements made throughout the seven buildings that house major City operations.
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26 LED soffit lights with motion detector set -backs were installed at the Public Works yard to replace previously existing 100 to
400 W high intensity discharge lights for a total savings of 16,700 kWh per year. The city is expanding on this program by
including LED lighting in its future Public Works projects. For example, the Main Street Project, which is anticipated to be
completed by the end of 2012, includes new LED light poles along both sides of the street along one main downtown block.
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In 2010, the City replaced its aging computer servers with energy efficient models for a total savings of over 5,200 kWh per year.
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In 2010, the city purchased software for each city computer, resulting in an automatic system for conducting computer updates
and shutting down computers during nonbusiness hours for a total savings of over 225,000 kWh per year.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Challenge
During 2010 and 2011, the City of Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant participated in an Energy Challenge with Snohomish
County PUD and Bonneville Power Administration. During the Energy Challenge, several energy saving projects were identified,
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evaluated and implemented.
Light fixtures at the City's wastewater treatment plant were retrofitted from standard lighting to high performance lamps and
ballasts, CFLs and occupancy sensors. This is estimated to save approximately 56,205 kWH per year, for an annual savings of
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approximately $4,122.
The existing effluent pump outfall lines were modified with larger orifices, reducing the system backpressure and allowing more
gravity flow conditions, which reduced pump run times. This is estimated to save approximately 175,489 kWH per year, for an
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annual savings of approximately $12,109.
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Edmonds Community Solar Project
Edmonds is a proud host to one of the first community solar installations in the Puget Sound region. The installation is located on
the Frances Anderson Center, which houses the Parks and Recreation Department and acts as a community hub. This location
provides wide spread community education about solar energy. The installation was developed by the Edmonds Community
Solar Cooperative, supported by Tangerine Power, in cooperation with Sustainable Edmonds, a local non-profit of citizens
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dedicated to sustainability.
This project is a unique public/private partnership enabling Snohomish County PUD customers to participate in a collective solar
project that reduces the costs of access and ownership while reaping the benefits of generating clean, solar energy for the
community. Additionally, as part of the installation, the City receives a rebate from Snohomish County PUD on its energy use at
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the Frances Anderson Center.
This project is the first community -owned solar cooperative in Western Washington and is also the first such project in the state
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for a municipality that does not own its own electric utility.
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The cooperative is planning a 30 kW expansion of the existing installation by the summer of 2012.
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently in the process of scheduling green initiatives education for residents, which is
co -sponsored by the Edmonds Community Solar Cooperative as part of the Community Solar Project.
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Solarize South County
Solarize South County
This was a time -limited initiative designed to help single-family homeowners and small businesses purchase solar panels via a
streamlined process and group discount. As part of the program, A&R Solar, a PUD-registered solar installer, was selected by a
volunteer committee through a competitive process. Participants in the initiative were not only eligible for a group discount, but
also for the PUD's Solar Express rebate of up to $2,500 for residential customers and up to $10,000 for small businesses, along
with federal and state incentives for solar energy. The program included several community workshops, which not only helped
get the word out about the program itself, but also provided education about the benefits of solar to individuals throughout the
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community.
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Greening Parks
Greening Parks
The City of Edmonds is committed to reducing pesticide use in its parks and has achieved a 60% reduction since 2008 by using
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to landcare. Using an IPM approach protects a systems' natural balance, and keeps
unnecessary chemicals out of the environment. This approach has enabled many areas within the Edmonds parks system to be
managed and maintained as pesticide free. Learn more about IPM in Edmonds Parks here.
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Greening Parks
Parks crews have installed drip irrigation systems to replace overhead irrigation in the downtown planter beds and portions of
the Frances Anderson Center. This method of delivering water directly to vegetation has outstanding results and these plants and
flowers have flourished. There is also no wasted water running down the street, and it has reduced water consumption and costs
by 70 percent. Parks crew will continue to install drip irrigation systems throughout the City's park system.
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Administrative Initiatives
In 2011, city inspectors began using an iPad field module that provides mapping and immediate data entry. This saves paper and
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time. The mapping component allows for easier and better route planning for inspections, thereby reducing resource demands.
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Staff has set up a city-wide "Office Supply Exchange" to share used or surplus office supplies.
The Parks and Recreation Department has implemented online registration for all classes, eliminating the need to copy, fax, and
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mail registration forms. Find out more here.
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certain permits. Additionally, the City's internal permit review process has been digitized, reducing paper demands and
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increasing efficiency of permit reviews. Find out more here.
There has been a shift over the past couple of years to providing the City Council as well as the City's other boards and
commissions with meeting packets electronically, dramatically reducing the number of photocopies necessary to provide
members with printed packets. For example, city elected officials and directors were issued iPads in 2011, which provides these
individuals with the opportunity to access paperless City Council packets, thus saving a significant amount of paper, energy, and
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EnviroStars Green Business Program
The City of Edmonds is proud to announce that it has joined several Washington cities, counties and utilities to launch a
revamped EnviroStars program, which brings together green business initiatives from around the region under one umbrella. The
new EnviroStars program includes acentral web portal that allows businesses to find referrals for local sustainability services and
incentives to start on a path to recognition. The program will also help small businesses connect with one another so they can
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learn from and support their peers.
The supercharged EnviroStars program replaces the City's Green Business Pledge and provides a central hub for Washington
businesses to receive assistance and recognition for saving energy and water, reducing waste and pollution, choosing safer
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products, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Consumers will use the EnviroStars directory to find businesses who share their environmental values — from restaurants and
grocery stores, to hotels and auto body shops, and everything in between. They can also look for the EnviroStars mark on the
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storefronts of recognized businesses in their community.
Businesses that engage with EnviroStars will benefit by learning to operate more efficiently, strengthening their bottom line,
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improving employee health, and gaining recognition for environmental leadership.
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Sustainable Cities Partnership
Sustainable Cities Partnership
The Sustainable Cities Partnership (SCP) is a yearlong partnership between Western Washington University's Office of
Sustainability, the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and one partner city chosen through a competitive application
process. 2016-2017 is the inaugural year of the Partnership, and the City of Edmonds was chosen as the first Washington city to
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participate in the program.
The partnership engages Western Washington University (WWU) students and faculty on sustainability and livability projects
chosen in collaboration with the partner city (Edmonds). The SCP faculty and students work through a variety of studio and
service learning courses, thus providing students with experience tackling the city's real -world projects. Many courses/projects
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will involve fieldwork, so the partner city will typically be within a two-hour drive of Western (Edmonds is within this distance).
Students bring energy, enthusiasm, and innovative approaches to difficult, persistent problems. SCP's primary value derives from
collaborations resulting in on -the -ground impact and forward movement for a community ready to transition to a more
sustainable and livable future. AWC will be an active partner in the launch of SCP, helping to solicit partner cities and to
communicate the value of this effort to other elected and appointed municipal officials throughout the state. AWC will also help
with the ongoing communication needs of the partner city and can help draw upon resources and skills of other entities in the
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region.
The projects being undertaken during the 2016-2017 WWU academic year are listed below (some last a quarter while others
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Like many other cities, Edmonds' pedestrian infrastructure is lacking, outside the downtown core. The City is interested in
identifying gaps and obstacles in the pedestrian network that impede walkability. The study area lies just outside the downtown
core and contains important route between key destinations (two schools, a medical campus, parks, and three shopping nodes).
The goal of the project is to analyze the relationship between the perception of the urban street environment and how it affects
walking behavior.
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Sustainable Buildings Policy
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It shall be the policy of the City of Edmonds to finance, plan, design, construct, manage, renovate, maintain, and decommission
its facilities and buildings to be sustainable. This applies to new construction and major remodels in which the total project
square footage meets the criteria given. The US Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
rating system and accompanying Reference Guide shall be used as a design and measurement tool to determine what
constitutes sustainable building by national standards.
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New construction of all City -owned facilities and buildings greater than 5,000 square feet shall meet a minimum LEED Silver
rating.
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Renovations of existing buildings that exceed this 5,000 square foot threshold shall also meet a minimum LEED Silver standard
for all projects whose value is 50% or more of the assessed value of the structure
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Improvements to buildings that do not exceed these thresholds shall seek to improve the building's ability to meet LEED
standards to the extent warranted by the scope and funding available for the project without impairing the ability of the City to
maintain its buildings and facilities
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In all cases, the City shall utilize budget planning and life cycle cost analysis in all of its building and facility decisions
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Design and project management teams are encouraged to meet higher LEED rating levels. A Mayor's Award for achieving a
higher rating will be awarded.
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Comprehensive Water System Plan (2017)
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Water Main Improvements
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Primarily replacement of existing water mains due to their age, pipe material, and need to provide more fire flow.
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PRV Station and Pressure Relief Improvements
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Replacement of PRV Stations #13, #14, #15, #16 (CIP Nos. PRV 1 through PRV 4)
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Annual PRV Station Improvements Program (CIP No. PRV 5)
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Facility Improvements
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Five Corners Reservoir Improvements (CIP No. F1)
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Yost Reservoir Piping Maintenance and Replacement (CIP No. F2)
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Seaview Reservoir Piping Maintenance and Replacement (CIP No. F3)
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SPU Intertie & Emergency Intertie Improvements (CIP No. F4)
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Other Improvements
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Pressure Zone Conversion (325 to 486) (CIP No. M1)
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Comprehensive Water System Plan Update (CIP No. M2)
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/10/2019
Introduction to Chapter 20.70 ECDC Street Vacations Amendments
Staff Lead: Jeanie McConnell
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Kernen Lien
Background/History
The proposed amendments are being introduced to the City Council through the Parks and Public Works
and Planning, Public Safety and Personnel committees on July 9, 2019.
Staff Recommendation
Schedule a public hearing for August 14, 2019.
Narrative
Chapter 20.70 Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Street Vacations establishes procedures
and criteria that the city uses to make decisions regarding vacations of streets, alleys, and public
easements. Amendments to the street vacation code are proposed to address the following:
Move street vacation code under Title 18 ECDC - Public Works Requirements
Reorganization and clarification of various code sections to make the process and requirements
more clear
Clarification that this code section applies to the vacation of streets, alleys, and public
easements relating to street, pedestrian or travel purposes
Requirement for an appraisal to be completed by a city selected appraiser, at the expense of the
applicant and only after a resolution of intent has been approved by the council.
Allowance for the conditions placed on the street vacation to be met within a timeframe set by
resolution or within 90-days as stated in the code.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 Chapter 20.70 ECDC-DRAFT - Track Changes
Attachment 2 Chapter 20.70 ECDC-DRAFT - Clean
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20.7018.55.000 Purpose.
18.55.005 Definitions.
20.7018.55.010 Applicability and effect.
20 7018.55.0-5015 Initiation of roceedin s and application.
�A 7018.55.020 Criteria for vacation.
20.70.030 City easement rights for- publie titilities and sen4ees.
20.7018.55.040 Limitations on vacations.
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20.7018.55.060 Appheation r-equiF€ments.
20.7018.55.070
Date of Ppublic hearing--Dftte-fixi*g.
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Staff report preparation
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Public notification — Contents and distribution.
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Vacation file content and availability.
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This chapter establishes the procedures and criteria that the city will use to decide upon vacations of streets, alleys,
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18.55.005 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be understood in accord with the definitions, below:
A. "applicant" shall refer to the petitioning owner(s) of property abutting upon the subject property.
B. "subject property" means the street, alley, easement, or portion thereof sought to be vacated.
C. "abutting" means having a lineal boundary in common with a portion of the boundary of the subject property. A
property that touches the subject property at a single point is not "abutting" under this definition.
D. "easement" means an easement for public right-of-way or similar easement for pedestrian and/or vehicular travel.
Publicly owned easements that serve underground or overhead utilities but serve no travel function do not fall within
the definition of "easement" for the purposes of this chapter.
E. "portion thereof' means a portion of any street, alley, or easement sought to be vacated.
F. "director" means the Public Works Director or their designee.
G. "necessary" or "necessity" means reasonable necessity in the foreseeable future. It does not mean absolute, or
indispensible, or immediate need.
H. "travel" means vehicular or pedestrian travel bhepublic.
20.7018.55.010 IApplicabilityUtil and effect.
A. General. This chapter applies to each request for vacation of streets, alleys, "easements, or portions
thereof ,.elati to stYee* pe,lest f E)r- t f -yel pufnee . This chapter shall not apply to y eatienthe release or
termination of other types of public easements like utility easements. Ins used in this ehante,- the .e „h;e
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subject property also ehangesshall be deemed to have amended the official street map to remove the vacated
streetsjp ect property (See Chapter 20.65 ECDC). The director shall be authorized to update the official street map
in accord with each approved street vacation. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
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A. Areas that May Not Be Vacated. The city may not vacate any sweet alley, pmq�easeffieflt ,.o'.,.:. t^ S�^^'
subject property that abuts any body of water unless all elements of
RCW 35.79.035 are eemplied with, and the vaea4ed afea will thereby beeeme available for- the eity or- other- publie
entity to aequir-eand to use f a „blie p ^satisfied.
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50 percent pt181or more of the lineal footage of property abutting the street ^r alley^r part''ere^f ^r er'y ^^''��
blie easement ^ pai4 thereof to be ea4e subject property file a written objection ' with
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council will hold a public hearing on the proposed vacation. The hearing will be not more than 60 days nor less than
20 days after the date of passage of the resolution scheduling the public hearing. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
20.7018.55.080 Staff report -preparation.
A. Contents. The Public Works Director or his/her designee shall consult with the CitY's planning
manager I[Hs24lon the proposal and prepare a staff report containing the following information:
1. All pertinent application materials submitted by the applicant;
2. All comments regarding the vacation received in the planning- en in g division prior to distribution of the
staff report;
3. An analysis of the requested vacation in relation to the provisions of this chapter and the applicable
provisions of the comprehensive plan; and
4. A recommendation on the vacation.
B. Distribution. Prior to the hearing, the planning �anagefPublic Works Director �[LK251I[itMlshall distribute this -the
staff report to:
1. Each member of the city council; and
2. Each applicant (if applicable). [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
20.7018.55.090 Public notification — Contents and distribution.
A. Content. The city clerk shall prepare a public notice containing the following information:
1. A statement that a request to vacate the subject property'•-^+, alley, e 'hefeef will be
considered by the city council; �-
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5. A statement of the right of any person to submit written comments to the city council prior to or at the public
hearing and to appear before the city council at the hearing to give comments orally; and
6. A description of any easement under consideration to be retained by the city. In the event an easement is
desired, but was not included in the notice, the public hearing will be continued to allow time for notice of the
easement to be provided.
B. Distribution. At least 20 calendar days before the public hearing the cj clerk shall distribute
the public notice as follows:
1. A copy will be sent to the owner of each piece of property within 300 feet of any boundary of the street
alley, easement, or- paft thereof to be subject property;
2. A copy will be sent to eael-the residents living immediately .,djaeent toof properties abutting the st feet, alley,
subject property;
3. A copy will be published in the official newspaper of the city, except no vicinity map shall be required;
4. At least three copies will be posted in conspicuous public places in the city; and
5. At least three one copyies will be posted on the subject property_s*r^^*, alley,easement, ^r raFt thereof to be
vacated. [Ord. 3901 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
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20.7018.55.100 Vacation file content and availability.
A. Content. The public wWorks dDirector I[MJ221I[LK281shall compile a vacation file which
contains all information pertinent to the proposed vacation.
B. Availability. This file is a public record. It is available for inspection and copying in the engineering}
division during regular business hours. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
20.7018.55.110 Public hearing procedures--Req*ir-ed.
A. Public Hearing. The city council shall hold a public hearing on each requested vacation. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
B. Continuation of public hearing. The city council may continue the hearing if, for an reason it is unable to hear
all of the public comments on the proposed vacation, or if the city council determines that it needs more
information on thepro osed vacation. If during the hearing, the city council announces the time and place -the
ne tto continue the hearing on the vacation, no further notice of the hearing need be given. [Ord. 2933 § 1.
19931.
C. Presentation. At the outset of the hearing,the public works director or his/her designee shall
make a brief presentation of
a. An analysis of the requested vacation in relation to the provision of this chapter and the applicable
provisions of the comprehensive plan, and
b. A recommendation on the requested vacation. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 19931.
D. Public Participation. Any interested person may participate in the public hearing in either or both of the
following wad
a. By submitting written comments to the city council either -by delivering the comments to the
engineering ng division prior to the hearing or by giving the comments directly to the city council at the
hearing: and
b. By appearing in person, or through a representative, at the hearing and making oral comments directly -
to the city council. The city council may feaseffaWereasonably -limit the extent of these oral
comments to facilitate the orderly and timely conduct of the hearing
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In vacating any subject property, the city council may reserve for the city any easements or the right to exercise and
grant any easements for the following= purposes:
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19931.
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C. Construction, repair and maintenance of utilities by a third -pa , utili , company, municipal corporation, or
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A. Appraisal fee. If the City Council adopts a resolution of intent to vacate the subject property, the petitioner
shall deposit sufficient funds to cover the City's estimated cost of a full appraisal of the subject property. In the
event that the City's actual appraisal cost is less than the amount deposited, the vacation compensation paid by the
petitioner to the City shall be reduced by the difference between the deposit and the actual cost, or, in the alternative,
such difference shall be refunded. In the event that the City's actual appraisal cost is more than the amount
deposited, the vacation compensation payable to the City hepetitioner shall be increased by the difference
between the deposit and the actual appraisal cost.
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granting the vacation, provided that the city council shall not be required to adopt the vacation ordinance if it finds,
after reviewing the appraisal, that the moneta m coensation to be j2aid to the cijy is not sufficient to compensate a
for thepublic's loss Dt4210f the stfeet, alley, ublie easement ,elating to street edestr a ,.. tFavel j3ufvE)sttgtfjgfL t
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manager -shall mail a copy of the notice of decision to the applicant and all persons who submit a written or oral
testimony at the city council's hearing. [Ord. 3910 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2493, 1985]. V
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Sections:
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Definitions.
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Applicability and effect.
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Initiation of proceedings and application. 18.5 5.020
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Limitations on vacations.
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Date of public hearing.
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Staff report preparation
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Public notification — Contents and distribution.
18.55.100
Vacation file content and availability.
18.55.110
Public hearing procedures
18.55.030
City easement rights for public utilities and services.
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Appraisals and appraisal fee.
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Resolution of intent and final decision.
Criteria for vacation.
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18.55.000 Purpose.
This chapter establishes the procedures and criteria that the city will use to decide upon vacations of streets, alleys,
easements, or portions thereof. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
18.55.005 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be understood in accord with the definitions, below:
A. "applicant" shall refer to the petitioning owner(s) of property abutting upon the subject property.
B. "subject property" means the street, alley, easement, or portion thereof sought to be vacated.
C. "abutting" means having a lineal boundary in common with a portion of the boundary of the subject property. A
property that touches the subject property at a single point is not "abutting" under this definition.
D. "easement" means an easement for public right-of-way or similar easement for pedestrian and/or vehicular travel.
Publicly owned easements that serve underground or overhead utilities but serve no travel function do not fall within
the definition of "easement" for the purposes of this chapter.
E. "portion thereof' means a portion of any street, alley, or easement sought to be vacated.
F. "director" means the Public Works Director or their designee.
G. "necessary" or "necessity" means reasonable necessity in the foreseeable future. It does not mean absolute, or
indispensible, or immediate need.
H. "travel" means vehicular or pedestrian travel by the public.
18.55.010 Applicability and effect.
A. General. This chapter applies to each request for vacation of streets, alleys, easements, or portions thereof. This
chapter shall not apply to the release or termination of other types of public easements like utility easements. [Ord.
3910 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].Note: if the subject property is shown on the City's official street map
(Chapter 18.50 ECDC), an ordinance vacating the subject property shall be deemed to have amended the official
street map to remove the subject property (See Chapter 20.65 ECDC). The director shall be authorized to update the
official street map in accord with each approved street vacation. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 19931.
18.55.015 Initiation of proceedings and application
A. A vacation may be initiated by:
1. City council; or
2. Petition of the owners of two-thirds of property abutting the subject property.
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B. Council resolution for vacation. The City Council may initiate, by resolution, vacation procedures. When a
vacation is initiated by resolution, staff shall prepare an application that conforms to D, below, except that
applications for such vacations shall be exempt from D. 1, D.3, and D. 4.
C. Petition for vacation brought by abutting property owners. The owners of an interest in any real estate abutting
upon any subject property, may petition the city council for vacation of the subject property. The petition must be
signed by the owners of two-thirds of the property abutting on the subject property. The two-thirds ownership shall
be calculated based on linear frontage abutting the subject property.
D. An application for a street vacation initiated by Petition shall contain the following items:
1. A valid vacation petition on forms provided by the engineering division. ;
2. A legal description of the subject property. This legal description shall be prepared by a surveyor
registered in the state of Washington;
3. A completed application and fee as established by resolution of the city council;
4. A signed agreement to pay the cost of an appraisal as provided for in Section 18.55.XXX;
5. A site survey showing the subject property and all properties with subdivision, block, lots, and
specifying open and unopened rights -of -way for a radius of 400 feet from any boundary of the
subject property. The site survey must bto scale;
6. ; Address labels for the owners of real property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the subject
property. Addresses shall be obtained from the Snohomish County's real property tax records. The
adjacent property owners list must be current to within six months of the date of initial application.
7. A copy of the Snohomish County assessor's map identifying the properties specified in subsection
6 of this section;
8. Identification of which of the abutting property owners (or predecessors -in -interest) originally
dedicated the subject property.; and
9. Any additional information or material that the Public Works Director or their designee
determines is reasonably necessary for the city council to consider the requested vacation. [Ord.
2933 § 1, 19931.
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the vacation and the conditions imposed pursuant to a resolution of intent to vacate collectively are in the public
interest. This decision is left to the legislative discretion of the city council. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
18.55.040 Limitations on vacations.
A. Areas that May Not Be Vacated. The city may not vacate any subject property that abuts any body of water
unless all elements of RCW 35.79.035 are satisfied.
B. Objection by Property Owner. The city shall not proceed with a city council initiated vacation if the owners of 50
percent or more of the lineal footage of property abutting the subject property file a written objection with the city
clerk prior to the time of the hearing. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
18.5518.5518.55.070 Date of public hearing.
Upon receiving a complete application for vacation, or upon passage of a resolution by the city council seeking
vacation, the city council shall by resolution fix a time when the city council will hold a public hearing on the
proposed vacation. The hearing will be not more than 60 days nor less than 20 days after the date of passage of the
resolution scheduling the public hearing. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
18.55.080 Staff report.
A. Contents. The Public Works Director or his/her designee shall consult with the City's planning manager on the
proposal and prepare a staff report containing the following information:
1. All pertinent application materials submitted by the applicant;
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2. All comments regarding the vacation received in the engineering division prior to distribution of the staff
report;
3. An analysis of the requested vacation in relation to the provisions of this chapter and the applicable
provisions of the comprehensive plan; and
4. A recommendation on the vacation.
B. Distribution. Prior to the hearing, the Public Works Director shall distribute the staff report to:
1. Each member of the city council; and
2. Each applicant (if applicable). [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
18.55.090 Public notification — Contents and distribution.
A. Content. The city clerk shall prepare a public notice containing the following information:
1. A statement that a request to vacate the subject propertywill be considered by the city council;
2. A location description in non -legal language along with a vicinity map that identifies the subject property;
3. A statement of the time and place of the public hearing before the city council;
4. A statement that the vacation file is available for viewing at Edmonds City Hall;
5. A statement of the right of any person to submit written comments to the city council prior to or at the public
hearing and to appear before the city council at the hearing to give comments orally; and
6. A description of any easement under consideration to be retained by the city. In the event an easement is
desired, but was not included in the notice, the public hearing will be continued to allow time for notice of the
easement to be provided.
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follows: V
1. A copy will be sent to the owner of each piece of property within 300 feet of any boundary of the subject
property;
2. A copy will be sent to the residents of properties abutting the subject property;
3. A copy will be published in the official newspaper of the city, except no vicinity map shall be required;
4. At least three copies will be posted in conspicuous public places in the city; and
5. At least one copy will be posted on the subject property to be vacated. [Ord. 3901 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2933 § 1,
1993].
18.55.100 Vacation file content and availability.
A. Content. The public works director shall compile a vacation file which contains all information pertinent to the
proposed vacation.
B. Availability. This file is a public record. It is available for inspection and copying in the engineering division
during regular business hours. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
18.55.110 Public hearing procedures.
A. Public Hearing. The city council shall hold a public hearing on each requested vacation. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
B. Continuation of public hearing. The city council may continue the hearing if, for any reason, it is unable to hear
all of the public comments on the proposed vacation, or if the city council determines that it needs more
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information on the proposed vacation. If during the hearing, the city council announces the time and place to
continue the hearing on the vacation, no further notice of the hearing need be given. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
C. Presentation. At the outset of the hearing, the public works director or his/her designee shall make a brief
presentation of.
a. An analysis of the requested vacation in relation to the provision of this chapter and the applicable
provisions of the comprehensive plan; and
b. A recommendation on the requested vacation. [Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993].
D. Public Participation. Any interested person may participate in the public hearing in either or both of the
following ways:
a. By submitting written comments to the city council by delivering the comments to the engineering
division prior to the hearing or by giving the comments directly to the city council at the hearing; and
b. By appearing in person, or through a representative, at the hearing and making oral comments directly
to the city council. The city council may reasonably limit the extent of these oral comments to facilitate
the orderly and timely conduct of the hearing.
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18.55.030 Right to reserve easements.
In vacating any subject property, the city council may reserve for the city any easements or the right to exercise and
grant any easements for the following purposes:
A. Construction, repair and maintenance of public utilities and services. [Ord. 3910 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2933 § 1,
1993].
B. Pedestrian walkway or trail purposes; and/or
C. Construction, repair and maintenance of utilities by a third -party utility company, municipal corporation, or
special purpose district that has a vested interest in the subject property.
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shall deposit sufficient funds to cover the City's estimated cost of a full appraisal of the subject property. In the V
event that the City's actual appraisal cost is less than the amount deposited, the vacation compensation paid by the
petitioner to the City shall be reduced by the difference between the deposit and the actual cost, or, in the alternative, LL
such difference shall be refunded. In the event that the City's actual appraisal cost is more than the amount <
deposited, the vacation compensation payable to the City by the petitioner shall be increased by the difference C
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B. If the City Council adopts a resolution of intent to vacate the subject property, the director shall be
authorized to obtain an appraisal of the fair market value of the subject property from a qualified appraiser, taking
into account any reduction in fair market value associated with the conditions imposed in the resolution of intent,
including but not limited to a condition requiring the dedication of an alternative right-of-way.
C. After the appraisal has been completed, the director shall notify the petitioner of the amount of
compensation required, adjusting for any difference between estimated and actual appraisal costs. The payment shall
be delivered by the property owner(s) to the City's Finance and Administrative Services Director.
18.55.140 Resolution of Intent and Final decision.
A. General. Following the public hearing, the city council may, by motion approved by a majority of the entire
membership in a roll call vote to adopt a resolution of intent to vacate. If there are insufficient votes to adopt a
resolution of intent, the street vacation will be deemed denied.
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B. Resolution of intent to vacate. The city council may adopt a resolution of intent to vacate stating the city council
intends, by ordinance, to grant the vacation if the applicant meets specified conditions within 90 days, unless a
different time period is specified within the resolution. The city may require the following as conditions of the
resolution of intent to vacate:
1. Conditions. The city council may condition approval of a street vacation upon
satisfaction of any or all of the following related conditions:
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intent to vacate within the timeframe specified within the resolution, the city council shall adopt an ordinance
granting the vacation, provided that the city council shall not be required to adopt the vacation ordinance if it p
finds, after reviewing the appraisal, that the monetary compensation to be paid to the city is not sufficient to
compensate for the public's loss of the subject property. The effective date clause of the ordinance shall be
drafted to make the ordinance effective upon recording, and only if the ordinance contains proof of payment
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the amount of compensation is not adequate to complete the vacation, the City shall reimburse the applicants for V
the appraisal costs.Distribution. Within five working days of the city council decision, the public works director
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shall mail a copy of the notice of decision to the applicant and all persons who submit a written or oral Q
testimony at the city council's hearing. [Ord. 3910 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2933 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2493, 1985].
The Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 4146, passed March 19, 2019.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/10/2019
Review 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 extended agenda will be reviewed at the meeting.
Attachments:
07-10-2019 PB Extended Agenda
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Extended Agenda
July 19, 2019
Meeting Item
JULY, 2019
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Items and Dates are subject to change
July 1. Climate Goals Project
10 2. Street Vacation Code Update Chapter 20.70 ECDC
July PB/ADB Joint Meeting
24
AUGUST, 2019
August 1. RoadMap Project (update on Ruckelshaus Center Report
14 2. Public Hearing Street Vacation Code Update Chapter 20.70 ECDC
August 1. VISION 2050 Multicounty Planning Policies Update (next steps in
28 PSRC process)
2. Update on Urban Forest Management Plan
SEPTEMBER, 2019
September 1.
11
September Pg/Council Joint Meeting
24
September 1.
25
UL I U13tK, ZU19
October 1
9
October 1.
23
Housing Commission Update
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Items and Dates are subject to change
Pending 1. Community Development Code Re -Organization
2019 2. Further Highway 99 Implementation, including:
✓ Potential for "urban center" or transit -oriented
design/development strategies
✓ Parking standards
3. Exploration of incentive zoning and incentives for sustainable
development
Current Priorities
1. Neighborhood Center Plans & implementation.
2. Highway 99 Implementation.
Recurring 1. Election of Officers (1st meeting in December)
Topics 2. Parks & Recreation Department Quarterly Report (January, April, July,
October)
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