TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill |
Long-Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Glenn Coil |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Establishing the 2026-27 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff is asking Council to establish the 2026-27 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments. At the July 7, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting, staff will ask Councilmembers if they are ready to establish the docket via ordinance, or would prefer an opportunity to review and discuss during a July study session. If the latter, staff would appreciate Councilmembers identifying discussion topics for that study session.
Per the Redmond Zoning Code, Council must take action on establishing the annual docket no later than August 31.
The City received five city-initiated proposals for inclusion in the 2026-27 docket:
• Stormwater and Surface Water Systems Plan
• MP, BP, and Industrial Zones Policies and Regulations
• Neighborhood Planning
• Repeal Neighborhood Connections maps
• Transportation Facilities Plan (TFP) update
The Planning Commission concluded that the proposals are consistent with the threshold criteria set forth in RZC 21.76.070.J.6 and recommends that they be added to the 2026-2027 Annual Docket. The Planning Commission’s report and recommendation can be found in Attachment A.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan, Policy Pl-13
• Required:
- The Growth Management Act, and specifically RCW 36.70A.130.2, requires and sets the legal framework for the continuing review and evaluation of comprehensive plans.
- RZC 21.76.070.J establishes Redmond’s procedures to create an annual docket of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and review proposed amendments.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
RZC states that Council must approve the Annual Comp Plan docket by August 31 of each year.
OUTCOMES:
Council adoption of an ordinance establishing the 2026-2027 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments will allow for review and consideration of docketed amendments by August 2027 in accordance with the procedural requirements set forth under state law and the Redmond Zoning Code.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 10, 2026.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
The 2026-27 Docket was included on the City website, a 21-day notice for the public hearing was published, and was advertised in City publications.
• Feedback Summary:
There was support for including all of the proposals on the annual docket for 2026-27.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$5,350,743 is the total value of the Community and Economic Development offer, which includes the staff time devoted to this work.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000304 - Community and Economic Development
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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8/3/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
RZC 21.76 requires that Council approve the Annual Review Docket by Aug. 31.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Delay in review and approval of items awaiting consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Planning Commission Report