2020-06-24 Planning Board PacketOp E D
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Edmonds Planning Board
VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS WEB PAGE,
HTTP://EDMONDSWA.IQM2.COM/CITIZENS/DEFAULT.ASPX, EDMONDS, WA
98020
JUNE 10, 2020, 7:00 PM
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and
their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and
taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we
honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Remote Meeting Login Information
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Director Report
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Update on COVID-19 Planning
9. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA
A. Review of Extended Agenda
10. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
13. GENERIC AGENDA ITEMS
Edmonds Planning Board Agenda
June 10, 2020
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/10/2020
Remote Meeting Login Information
Staff Lead: Michelle Martin
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Rob Chave
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
A link to join this virtual, remote meeting is provided on the Planning Board home page on the City
website; a link to that page is included with this agenda item.
Attachments:
Link to Remote Planning Board meeting
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/10/2020
Approval of Minutes
Staff Lead: Michelle Martin
Department: Development Services
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Approve meeting minutes for the May 27th, 2020 Planning Board Meeting.
Narrative
May 27th draft meeting minutes attached.
Attachments:
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CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Virtual Online Meeting
May 27, 2020
Chair Robles called the meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip
Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their
sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Daniel Robles, Chair
Mike Rosen, Vice Chair
Matthew Cheung
Alicia Crank
Nathan Monroe
Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig
Roger Pence
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Todd Cloutier (excused)
Conner Bryan, Student Representative (excused)
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
Kernen Lien, Environmental Program Manager
Karin Noyes, Recorder
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BOARD MEMBER MONROE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2020 BE APPROVED AS
PRESENTED. BOARD MEMBER CHEUNG SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as presented.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT TO PLANNING BOARD
Chair Robles 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.
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FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE — NEW EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
(ECDC) 19-07
Mr. Lien advised that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS)
become effective June 19t''. The FIRMS establish the floodplains within the City. They are often referred to as a 100-year
floodplain, which means there is a 1% change that a flood event will happen in any given year. He explained that the City is
required to update its flood regulations by June 19' in order to remain in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Currently, the City's flood regulations are located in three places: Critical Areas Ordinance (ECDC 23.70 — Frequently
Flooded Areas), Building Code (ECDC 19) and Shoreline Master Program (ECDC 24.40.030 — Flood Hazard Reduction).
Mr. Lien explained that the NFIP is a voluntary Federal program that enables property owners in participating communities
to purchase insurance against losses from flooding. Participation in the NFIP is based on an agreement between local
communities and the Federal Government. Local communities adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations to
reduce flood risks, which must be approved by FEMA. Once the regulations are in place, the Federal Government makes
flood insurance available to properties within the local jurisdictions.
Mr. Lien advised that floodplains are regulated based on the FIRMS, and the City's current FIRMS were adopted in 1999.
For the past several years, there has been an intensive modeling program to update the FIRMS throughout the entire United
States. For Snohomish County, the process began in 2011 with a Coastal Risk Map Project. Draft FIRMS were presented to
the County Council in 2016, but adoption was delayed when the maps were combined with the Levee Analysis and Mapping
Project. He explained that there are a large number of levees that are not certified by FEMA. With this mapping project, the
uncertified levees and lands behind them were considered within the floodway. While the levee project doesn't impact
Edmonds, it had a massive impact in some areas.
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Mr. Lien said the City of Edmonds has been using the draft FIRMS since 2017, as they were adopted as the best available >
information. When new development occurs along the waterfront, it is important to make sure it is done in compliance with 0-
the flood regulations that were coming. The FIRMS were issued in February 2018, with an appeal period ending May 2018. Q.
The City of Edmonds did not file any appeals, and FEMA sent a Letter of Final Determination to the City on December 19, Q
2019. The City has six months (June 19, 2020) to get its new flood regulations adopted. Despite the pandemic, FEMA has M
indicated it would not delay implementation and local jurisdictions must have their flood regulations adopted by June 19' in CN
order to remain in the NFIP. Mr. Lien shared maps comparing the 1999 FIRMS to the 2020 FIRMS and explained each one c
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Downtown Waterfront. The 1999 FIRM was limited primarily to the Edmonds Marsh with no Base Flood
Elevation (BFE). The 2020 FIRM expands the floodplain to encompass all of the waterfront, Harbor Square and
some of Salish Crossing and identifies a 12-foot BFE.
Downtown Shell Creek. The 1999 FIRM extended south to Caspers Street with no BFE. The new 2020 FIRM
limits the floodplain to the mouth of Shell Creek and identifies a 12-foot BFE.
Lake Ballinger. The new 2020 FIRM does not make any changes to this area, and it does not establish a BFE.
However, based on historical data, the City has established a BFE of 286.14 feet.
Again, Mr. Lien said the current flood management regulations are spread throughout three different sections of the code:
Critical Areas Ordinance (ECDC 23.70), Building Code (ECDC 19), and Shoreline Master Program (ECDC 24.40.030). For
example, ECDC 24.40.030 prohibits development in areas where structures (i.e. seawalls) are required to prevent flooding.
Staff has been working with FEMA and the Washington State NFIP Coordinator in drafting the regulations. With the
exception of one minor change based on an email from the Washington State NFIP Coordinator, staff believes the draft
regulations will meet FEMA standards. He reviewed the draft amendments as follows:
• ECDC 23.70 — This chapter of the Critical Areas Ordinance would be updated to reference the new FEMA FIRMS.
The current language adopts the old 1999 maps, and the initial thought was to simply change the qualifier at the end
of the maps from E to F. However, FEMA wanted the language to match the language from the model ordinance
that will be added in ECDC 19.07. As drafted, the City shouldn't have to update the section again. As the FIRMS
are updated in the future, they will be automatically adopted.
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ECDC 19.07 — This new chapter of the Building Code would consolidate all of the flood damage prevention
provisions into a single chapter and incorporate the elements of FEMAs Flood Damage Prevention Model Ordinance
that are applicable to Edmonds. Typically, the Planning Board doesn't review updates to the Building Code. The
Building Code was supposed to be updated by July 2020, but the pandemic caused it to be postponed until
November. The initial plan was to bring the Building Code Update and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
together, but when FEMA decided not to extend the deadline, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance needed to be
moved forward now. The Building Official is the City's Floodplain Manager, and that is why the Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance was consolidated into the Building Code.
ECDC 24.40.030. No changes have been proposed for the Shoreline Master Program.
Mr. Lien explained that, given the restrictions related to the Open Public Meeting Act (OPMA), the City is moving forward
with an interim ordinance that will be considered by the City Council on June 21. Once the Planning Board can start having
regular meetings with full public participation, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance will be brought back for the full
public process.
Board Member Rubenkonig said she supports the proposed amendments. She has worked with floodplain information since
her first planning position. There has been no change to the premise upon which the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance is
based upon, and the Board is not being asked to evaluate that premise.
Chair Robles asked if areas could be added to the map at a later time if flooding were to occur. Mr. Lien pointed out that the
City's only designated floodplains are along the waterfront and around Lake Ballinger. While urban flooding occasionally
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occurs in other areas during major storms, these areas would not be considered floodplains. At this time, the City doesn't
plan to add other properties to the FIRMS.
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Chair Robles asked if owners of property in the floodplain would be required to have flood insurance when taking out a
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mortgage. Mr. Lien answered that properties that are mapped as floodplains would be required to have flood insurance. If
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the City isn't complaint with the NFIP, property owners within the floodplains cannot get flood insurance, and that is why the
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Chair Robles said he has seen situations where a person with a house sitting on top of a hill in the middle of a floodplain is
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required to get flood insurance when it is completely obvious that the property will never be flooded. He pointed out that the
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maps are generated by computers and not validated by humans. He asked if this type of situation could potentially occur in
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Edmonds. Mr. Lien said he isn't aware of any situations like this. He agreed that the maps are based largely on a model, and
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there may be areas that are inappropriately mapped as a floodplain. There is a process by which a property owner can
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challenge a designation and request a map change from FEMA.
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Chair Robles asked if Mr. Lien is confident that the proposed amendments would not impose any adverse conditions upon
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Edmonds citizens. Mr. Lien answered affirmatively. On the other hand, he said there could be an adverse condition if the
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City doesn't adopt the flood regulations and property owners are no longer able to participate in the NFIP.
Board Member Cheung asked if insurance is optional for properties located in a floodplain, and Board Member Monroe
pointed out that flood insurance would be required by the mortgage broker. Board Member Cheung commented that one
potential adverse impact is if the FIRMS are overly broad, a property owner might be required to get insurance even if there is
no potential for the property to flood. On the other hand, Board Member Monroe said property owners within the floodplains
have the benefit of access to flood insurance. Again, Mr. Lien said there is a way for a property owner to challenge a FIRM.
He pointed out that the residential properties in Edmonds that are within the floodplains are primarily around Lake Ballinger,
and the FIRM for Lake Ballinger was not changed with the update.
Board Member Rubenkonig observed that, for the past 30 years, the floodplain has been based on the spillage of water across
the land, and the Army Corps of Engineers was instrumental in identifying floodplains based on historic records of where
flooding had occurred. However, the newer literature seems to focus more on lands within floodplains being capable of
containing the water. She asked if staff has noticed this change, as well. Mr. Lien said this is a philosophical discussion. The
definition of a floodplain is still based on where the water spills over the land. However, a floodplain's capacity to handle
water can be significantly impacted by impervious surface. If there is too much impervious surface, the land cannot absorb
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the water and it ends up flowing downstream and causing flooding. While frequently flooded areas are not a major issue for
the City of Edmonds, they are of significant concern in some areas of the country. Again, he said this is a philosophical
discussion that doesn't impact the proposed amendments before the Board. Board Member Rubenkonig commented that,
rather than dealing with spillage across the land, at some point in the future they will pay more attention to how the land can
handle the water.
Mr. Lien advised that there was one addition to the proposed amendment, which was not included in the draft that is currently
before the Board for consideration. The Washington State NFIP Coordinator was adamant that the City's regulations include
additional language related to B Flood Zones, which are coastal zones that take wave action into consideration. The language
has to do with manufactured homes and how they are strapped down. While there are no areas in the City that allow
manufactured homes near the B Flood Zones, the language is required in order to be compliant with the NFIP.
Chair Robles asked how this additional language would apply to recreational vehicles and tiny homes. Are there other types
of homes that might fit into the category of manufactured homes? Mr. Lien said there are building codes in place that deal
with regular stick -built houses. The way manufactured homes are structured and anchored is the important part. There is
zero change of a manufactured home being constructed anywhere near the floodplains. The only residential properties within
the B Flood Zones are along the north shoreline west of the railroad tracks (RS-W), and there will never be any development
within these tidelands.
BOARD MEMBER RUBENKONIG MOVED THAT THE BOARD ACCEPT THE STAFF REPORT ON THE
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, INCLUDING THE NEW ECDC 19.07 AND THE ADDITIONAL
AMENDMENT ADDRESSED AT THE MAY 27TH PLANNING BOARD MEETING, AND RECOMMEND
APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL. CHAIR ROBLES SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
REVIEW OF EXTENDED AGENDA
Chair Robles suggested the Board discuss where they left off before the pandemic and how they want to handle their agenda
items moving forward. He said he would work with the Development Services Director to review the Board's extended
agenda and identify items the Board can move forward now using the virtual format that is necessary to be compliant with
the pandemic restrictions associated with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). He said he is interested in learning more
about how the Board can help address issues related to the pandemic, and he believes the Planning Board should at least be
updated on the City's plans for opening parks and future programs that are within its bailiwick.
Vice Chair Rosen referred to the Board's extended agenda, which includes at least 25 items. City staff might also have other
items to add to the list that may have more sense of urgency. He suggested that staff could review the Board's extended
agenda and report at the Board's next meeting about which items can be addressed now and which ones have to wait. Board
Member Monroe concurred. It would be helpful to know what the City needs over the next several months and what the
Board can to do help.
Board Member Cheung asked if the Board is allowed to hold public hearings virtually. Mr. Chave explained that, currently,
the City is operating under the Governor's order and the accompanying OPMA restrictions. The Board has very little it can
do at this point in time. Until the Governor's order changes, the Board cannot hold meetings except on very select subjects
such as the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Regular business, such as code amendments, is completely off limits for
the time being. Staff can review the extended agenda to see if there are any issues the Board can move forward with right
now, but the answer will likely be none. They are essentially in a holding pattern, waiting until the Governor's order
changes.
Mr. Chave explained that, at this time, the Board cannot hold public meetings that people can actually attend and participate
in. With virtual meetings, it is extremely challenging for the public to participate and follow what is going on. Until some of
the restrictions are lifted, the Board will be extremely limited in what it can do. The City Council is operating in the same
way. Their agendas are limited to issues related to the pandemic and other routine matters such as payroll. The City Council
is not taking up any new initiatives because the public is hamstrung in its ability to participate. This will change when the
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governor starts lifting the Stay in Place Order and withdraws some of the OPMA restrictions that are currently in place. At
this time, the City doesn't know when the restrictions will be lifted.
Because things are changing on a regular basis, Board Member Crank suggested the Board ask staff to review the extended
agenda to see if there is anything they can tackle now, knowing that by the time they get that answer, the Governor's order
may have changed. Mr. Chave agreed staff could review the extended agenda, but he doubts there is anything on it that the
Board can work on now. Board Member Crank said it would still be good to have that officially confirmed. Mr. Chave
suggested the most important thing is for staff to notify the Board right away if the status of the Governor's order changes.
Board Member Cheung asked if members of the public can participate in the Board's Zoom meetings. Mr. Chave said they
can listen in, but public meetings require that there are multiple ways for people to participate. Zoom meetings are limited to
people with computers. The State's OPMA encourages participation by everyone. Because of the pandemic situation, the
public's ability to participate in public meetings is extremely limited. He pointed out that all of the City's Boards and
Commissions are in the same position. Until things change at the state level, the activities of these groups will remain very
limited.
Chair Robles asked if staff anticipates the Board will meet on June l I", and Mr. Chave answered that he doesn't know at this
point. They are waiting to see if the Governor lifts some of the current orders on June 11. Whatever the answer is on June
1 It, Vice Chair Robles said he would still like staff to review the Board's extended agenda and provide a brief update on each
item. The remainder of the Board concurred. Mr. Chave suggested that, in the absence of being able to have a meeting, staff m
could provide this update via email. Chair Robles summarized that he and Vice Chair Rosen would work with staff to
prepare the update. Mr. Chave advised that the Board's next meeting would remain on the schedule for the time being. It
could be cancelled at a later point, if necessary, as more information becomes available.
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Vice Chair Rosen also thanked staff for their efforts advancing the work of the City under trying conditions.
Mr. Chave reported that Development Services staff is very busy. They have had to change business practices on the fly, and
a lot more things are being done online, remotely, and on the phone. There is a skeleton crew in the office each day, and
everyone else works remotely. They are accepting and reviewing building applications electronically.
Board Member Rubenkonig said she was pleased to watch the last meeting of the Housing Commission and is interested in
submitting a comment. She asked if the best way to submit her feedback is via an email using the link that is provided on the
City's website. Mr. Chave answered that comments that are submitted via the link provided on the website would be
accepted by staff and forwarded to the Housing Commissioners.
Board Member Crank announced that she was recently appointed to serve on the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering
Committee.
Board Member Crank said she has renewed respect for what City staff is going through as a result of the pandemic. She said
she changed jobs in the middle of the pandemic and is now the Chief Development and Fundraising Officer for a non-profit
called At Work Washington, which helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities get jobs in the mainstream
workplace. A lot of their folks work as essential employees, and it has been an education to support them in their
employment but also be involved in discussions about personal protective equipment and safety. While the focus has been on
masks, no one has talked about what that means for people who are hard of hearing who are accustomed to lip reading.
Thinking about the impacts of the pandemic through this different lens has been educational.
Board Member Crank said that, with regard to Zoom meetings and trying to involve the public, it is not as simple as everyone
logging into the meetings via their computers. She did 30 webinars last month for different things, and not one, including the
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Planning Board's meeting, offered closed captioning. As they talk about doing virtual meetings going forward, even beyond
the pandemic, it is important to consider how accessibility options can be built in so that certain groups of citizens do not
become alienated.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/10/2020
Director Report
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Development Services
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Informative Review
Narrative
Director report attached
Attachments:
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Date:
To:
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Subject:
MEMORANDUM
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Planning Board
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The Planning Board's next meeting is June 10, with an update on the City's COVID-19 protections
and recovery planning. The meeting will be live -streamed and video -recorded but will not be
available for in -person attendance, due to coronavirus restrictions.
STATE & REGIONAL NEWS
COVID-19 (aka "corona virus")
The COVID-19 crisis continues to affect people and organizations across the nation. At the
Washington state and Snohomish County level:
L Governor Inslee has announced a new "phased reopening" of our state in four stages.
The exact time between each phase will depend on COVID-19 data. See the Governor's
announcement at: https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/chart-washingtons-
phased-approach. We are currently in Phase 1, but a Snohomish County application to
move to Phase 2 is being considered.
The Snohomish Health District remains a good source of information on the coronavirus,
including testing sites. See www.snohd.o
Alliance for Housing Affordability (AHA)
The AHA Joint Board met virtually on May 27, with a focus on the upcoming annual work
program. AHA was established originally, among more than a dozen cities and Snohomish
County, to increase housing affordability —in part through information and technical assistance
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and, if feasible, through financial assistance. For Edmonds, the current elected official on the
AHA Joint Board is Council member Luke Distelhorst. Staff support comes from the City's
Development Services Department.
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, most PSRC boards and committees have had their meetings
canceled or only conducted online to address the most necessary issues.
Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT)
❑ The SCT Planning Advisory Committee (comprised mainly of community development or
planning directors from our county) will meet online on June 11. Agenda items include:
o Buildable Lands Report
o Light Rail Communities _
o VISION 2050 Update
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Buildable Lands Report methodology.
Alicia Crank, member of the Edmonds Planning Board, has been appointed as a citizen
representative to the SCT Steering Committee.
CITY NEWS
Equity and Justice Advisory Task Force
Mayor Nelson is forming a new advisory group, the Equity and Justice Advisory Task Force. He
notes that the task force will help identify and correct any issues of bias within City operations.
Members will from various organizations, businesses, and elected officials. Exact membership is
still being determined. "The singular focus of violence and mistreatment visited on black people
in our society is an illness that must be rooted out and eradicated," stated the Mayor. "This work
starts at home." The City's Acting Police Chief, Jim Lawless, has also issued a statement noting
the Police Department's efforts and support for addressing any community concerns.
City Council
On June 2, the City Council adopted the interim Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, as
recommended by the Planning Board. Other items from the meeting included an update on the
Wastewater Treatment Plan Incinerator Replacement Project.
The June 9 City Council meeting will include any additional discussion or action on the
Wastewater Treatment Project and also various committee reports.
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CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Diversity Commission
Although the Diversity Film series and other planned events have been cut short due to the
coronavirus crisis, the Diversity Commission is providing a virtual platform for community
members to express themselves creatively and come together in hope. The platform —called "I
Am Edmonds" is provided on a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/lamEdmonds/.
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board met on May 14 for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding a
change to a property at 825. Main Street.
Housing Commission
❑ The Citizens' Housing Commission met last on May 28, with a brief update from five
separate policy committees, followed by a topic -by -topic discussion of policy ideas that
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being suggested by the committees. The public did not attend in -person but could view
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the meeting online and make comments via an email address. The two May meetings
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(May 14 and 28) were deemed necessary because of the Commission's required timeline
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to get public involvement and deliver housing policy recommendations to the City Council
by the end of 2020.
❑ So far, the policy ideas address a range of topics, including accessory dwelling units,
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transition areas, development fees, and the use of an existing sales tax credit for housing.
❑ The Commission meets next on June 11, 6:30 pm, to further discuss the policy ideas and
to begin planning for which "first round" of ideas should be brought to the public for
input and further consideration. The Commission's June 11 meeting will be live -streamed
and recorded in a manner similar to meetings of the City Council. A meeting packet will
be available on the City's agenda webpage.
❑ The next major community engagement event will be an online open house. It will be
publicized as soon as the exact date for posting is determined. Additional Housing
Commission information is on the website.
Mayor's Climate Protection Committee
The Climate Protection Committee met (via "Zoom") and heard about a new effort by Snohomish
County to promote and coordinate climate action efforts across the county.
Other Boards and Commissions
Due to state restrictions on open public meetings during the coronavirus crisis, meetings of
numerous boards and commissions were canceled for late May and/or for June. These include
meetings of the following groups:
❑ Arts Commission
❑ Cemetery Board
❑ Economic Development Commission
❑ Tree Board
❑ Youth Commission
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Community Calendar has some updates. Also, information on the beloved Saturday Market
is below:
Saturday Market
The farmers market in Edmonds is now located on Bell Street between 5t" and 6t" Avenues North.
Summer hours are in effect: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. As long as COVID restrictions remain in place,
the market will have one dedicated entrance and exit, both located on either side of Centennial
Plaza. The number of customers is limited to two or three per vendor. About half of the vendors
from previous years will be set up at any one time. Ten -foot spacing between booths will be
maintained. Currently, only produce vendors are serving the market. Ready -to -eat food will be
added in the next phase.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/10/2020
City Update on COVID-19 Planning
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Development Services
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
Cases of the novel corona virus (aka "COVID-19)" began to erupt in Washington in early 2020. Soon
after, the virus became known as a worldwide pandemic. Governor Inslee's Office took a leading role in
preparing a statewide response for Washington. Local jurisdictions, such as Edmonds, also took active
roles.
Staff Recommendation
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Narrative
On the one hand, the Planning Board is not authorized to participate in specific disaster planning.
However, the Board may find it useful for future work, to know more about how our City has been
addressing the pandemic. A presentation will be given about the City's efforts at the Planning Board's
June 10 meeting. Questions and comments may follow.
Washington's governor has issued a phased reopening plan for our state as we recover from the worst
of COVID-19. The plan allows variations in timing and scope for each county. Attached is a chart that
shows the four basic phases toward recovery.
More detailed information for the City of Edmonds is available on the City's webpage:
<http://www.edmondswa.gov/coronavirus.html>.
Attachments:
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WASHINGTON'S PHASED APPROACH
Modifying Physical Distancing Measures as we Reopen the State
INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES SHOULD FOLLOW ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE DURING ALL PHASES
Phase 1
High -Risk
Populations* Continue to Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Some outdoor recreation
Recreation (hunting, fishing, golf, boating, hiking)
Gatherings None
Drive-in spiritual service with
(social, spiritual) one household per vehicle
Essential travel and limited non -essential
Travel travel for Phase I permissible activities
Essential businesses open
- Existing construction that meets
agreed upon criteria
-Landscaping
Auto1AV/beat/ORV sales
Business/Retail (curb -side pick-up orders only)
Car washes
Employers - Pet walkers
Phase 2
Continue to Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Outdoor recreation involving 5 or fewer
people outside your household
(camping, beaches, etc.)
Gather with no more than 5 people
outside your household per week
Essential travel and limited non -essential
travel for Phase I & II permissible activities
- Remaining manufacturing
- Additional construction phases
- In-home/domestic services
(nannies, housecleaning, etc.)
- Retail (in-store purchases allowed
with restrictions)
- Real estate
- Professional services/office-based
businesses (telework remains strongly
encouraged)
- Hair and nail salons/barbers
- Pet grooming
- Restaurantsltaverns <50% capacity table
size no larger than 5 (no bar -area seating)
Phase 3
Continue to Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Outdoor group rec. sports activities
(50 or fewer people)
- Recreational facilities at <50% capacity
(gyms, public pools, etc.)
- Professional sports without audience
participation (horseracing, baseball, etc.)
Allow gatherings with no more than
50 people
Resume non -essential travel
- Restaurants/taverns <75% capacity/
table size no larger than 10
Bar areas in restaurant/taverns at
<25% capacity
Movie theaters at <50% capacity
Customer -facing government services
(telework remains strongly encouraged)
Libraries
Museums
- All other business activities not yet
listed except for nightclubs and events
with greater than 50 people
Phase 4
Resume public interactions,
with physical distancing
Resume all recreational activity
Allow gatherings with >50 people
Continue non -essential travel
Nightclubs
Concert venues
Large sporting events
Resume unrestricted staffing of worksites,
but continue to practice physical
distancing and good hygiene
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/10/2020
Review of Extended Agenda
Staff Lead: Rdob Chave
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Rob Chave
Background/History
The Planning Board extended agenda is reviewed each meeting.
Staff Recommendation
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Narrative
With regular meetings restarting, albeit largely remotely, it is time to revisit potential subjects for future
meetings. Challenges remain, particularly since staff is still working hard to provide services remotely in
response to the current pandemic. Note that a joint meeting with the Council is being investigated for
scheduling; we'll keep you posted on that, since it is important for the Planning Board's extended
agenda planning.
Attachments:
06-10-2020 PB Extended Agenda
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Items and Dates are subject to change
PLANKM BOARD
Extended Agenda
June 10, 2020
Meeting Item
Yet to be scheduled: Joint Meeting with the City Council
JUNE, 2020
June 1. City Update on COVID-19 Planning
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June 1. Update on Housing Commission Activities
24 2. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Update
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July 1. Issues / discussion on development code work, including EV
8 charging infrastructure and land division codes
July 1. Public Hearing on AMD2019-0007 — 530 9th Ave N — Change Comp
22 Plan designation for 21 properties from Single Family Resource to
Single Family Urban 1
2. Public Hearing on AMD2019-0008 — Perrinville property (tax id#
00370800200800) — Change Comp Plan designation for 1.04 acre
parcel from Neighborhood Commercial to Multi Family— Medium
Density
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August 1. Issues / discussion on development code work: EV Charging
12 Infrastructure
2. Other code update issues
August 1. Update on Vision 2050 Planning
26 2. Buildable Lands process and status update
SEPTEMBER, 2020
September 1. Public Hearing on EV Charging Infrastructure
9 2. Other code issues
September 1. Climate Goals Planning —Status Update and Discussion
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Items and Dates are subject to change
Pending 1.
Implementation / code updates implementing the UFMP
2020-21 2.
Implementation / code updates implementing climate goals
3.
Implementation / code updates addressing WA state roadmap
4.
Neighborhood Center Plans & implementation (esp. 5 Corners)
5.
Low impact / stormwater code review and updates
6.
Sustainable development code(s) review and updates
7.
Housing policies and implementation (incl ADU regs)
8.
Nonconforming buildings and redevelopment issues
9.
Subdivision code updates
10.
Community Development Code Amendments / Re -Organization
11.
Further Highway 99 Implementation, including:
✓ Potential for "urban center" or transit -oriented
design/development strategies
✓ Parking standards
Recurring 1. Election of Officers (V meeting in December)
Topics 2. Parks & Recreation Department Quarterly Report (January, April, July,
October)
3. Joint meeting with City Council — March?
4. Development Activity Update
5. Joint meeting with EDC?
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