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File #: CM 24-473   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Presented
File created: 8/19/2024 In control: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
On agenda: 10/8/2024 Final action: 10/8/2024
Title: Redmond 2050: Final Planning Commission Recommendations for Adoption in 2024
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Council Discussion Topics

TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Planning and Community Development

Carol Helland

425-556-2107

Public Works

Aaron Bert

425-556-2786

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Planning and Community Development

Seraphie Allen

Deputy Director

Planning and Community Development

Jeff Churchill

Long Range Planning Manager

Planning and Community Development

Beckye Frey

Principal Planner

Planning and Community Development

Lauren Alpert

Senior Planner

Planning and Community Development

Odra Cárdenas

Senior Planner

Planning and Community Development

Glenn Coil

Senior Planner

Planning and Community Development

Ian Lefcourte

Senior Planner

Public Works

Lisa Rigg

Senior Engineer

Public Works

Anne Dettelbach

Senior Planner

Public Works

Jeff Thompson

Senior Engineer

Public Works

Peter Holte

Senior Planner

 

 

TITLE:

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Redmond 2050: Final Planning Commission Recommendations for Adoption in 2024

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

Staff recommends that the Council conclude its review of the Planning Commission’s final recommendations for Redmond 2050 content to be adopted in 2024. The remaining topics are:

                     Electric vehicle infrastructure requirements

                     Carbon tracking

                     Wording change related to open space

 

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Requirements

Staff is recommending that the Council allow the Planning Commission to hold a hearing on this topic as part of the 2025 Code Package. The Commission would forward a recommendation to the Council in Q1 2025. See Attachment A beginning on page 25 for additional information and details.

 

Carbon Tracking

The proposed requirement to track embodied carbon is limited to the top three most carbon-intensive building materials: steel, concrete, and insulation. This recommendation arose from the Planning Commission’s discussion, where the Commission provided feedback that limiting the tracking to the top three most carbon-intensive materials would provide most of the benefit with the least amount of additional burden. In the Green Building Program appendix, staff provides resources to embodied carbon calculators. This information has been added to Appendix A on page 21.

 

Wording Change Related to Open Space

Staff recommends changing the term “Privately-Owner Public Space” (“POPS”) to “Publicly-Accessible Enhanced Amenity Space (“PEAS”) throughout RZC 21.36, Open Space. Staff determined that “POPS” was being used to refer to two distinct types of spaces, causing confusion for staff, and ultimately for customers. If Council concurs, staff will show this change in the adoption preview packet at the Nov. 4 Committee of the Whole meeting.

 

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

Policy PI-15 calls for periodic Comprehensive Plan reviews.

                     Required:

The Growth Management Act requires that Washington cities and counties review and, if needed, revise their comprehensive plans and development regulations every ten years. For King County cities the periodic review must be completed by December 31, 2024.

The Water System Plan update is required under Chapter 246-290-100 Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

                     Council Request:

The City Council requested quarterly reports on project milestones, staff progress, and public involvement.

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

OUTCOMES:

Updating the Redmond Comprehensive Plan will ensure that the Plan is consistent with state law and regional policy direction; advances equity and inclusion, sustainability, and resiliency; and that Redmond is prepared for growth expected through the year 2050.

 

Development and adoption of the WSP and GWP, including through the implementation of associated capital projects, ensures the City is taking appropriate actions to: protect its underground drinking water aquifer; provide sufficient water storage and distribution to meet the community’s drinking water, irrigation, and fire flow needs; and provide wastewater collection services for its growing population.

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

​​​​​​Outreach for Summer 2024 Omnibus / Wrap-Up package occurred in Q2 and Q3 2024.

                     The Redmond 2050 Technical Advisory Committee reviewed portions of the package at its May 31 and June 28 meetings.

                     The Planning Commission most recently held briefings and study sessions and May, June, and July, with public hearings on June 26 (WSP, GWP) and July 24 (Omnibus).

                     Staff tabled at Derby Days on July 13 to raise awareness about Redmond 2050 generally.

 

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

Redmond 2050 outreach methods have included:

                     Redmond 2050 Website

                     Digital City Hall Lobby

                     Let’s Connect questionnaires, idea boards, and other tools

                     Press releases and Social media

                     Short videos and posting of recordings of workshops

                     Yard signs and Posters

                     Utility Bill inserts

                     Email newsletters to multiple City lists and partner organizations

                     Hiring of Eastside for All for intensive, focused community engagement

                     Stakeholder input and Focus group meetings

                     Hybrid and remote workshops, interviews, and office hours

                     Tabling at community events

                     Pop-up events in community spaces and workplaces

                     Translation of selected materials

                     Community Advisory Committee input

                     Technical Advisory Committee input

                     Planning Commission public hearings

                     Human Services Commission meetings

                     Other boards & Commissions meetings

                     Mailed property owner notifications

 

Quarterly engagement summaries are available at redmond.gov/1495 <http://www.redmond.gov/1495>.

 

                     Feedback Summary:

 

The Planning Commission received public testimony on the Summer 2024 Omnibus / Wrap-up package. Topics included:

                     Ensuring that the “Transition to New Standards” section of the Overlake regulations would work as intended and not stop projects in the pipeline.

                     Concern that phased projects in the pipeline in Overlake will not be able to vest to 2024 regulations.

                     Appreciation for City staff’s responsiveness.

                     Language recommendations for policy NE-22 concerning “beneficial public infrastructure uses”

                     Allowed and prohibited land uses in the Critical Aquifer Recharge Area.

 

The Planning Commission deliberations included substantive discussion of the following topics (see Planning Commission Reports Appendix A for details):

                     Comprehensive Plan

§                     Smart-city policy language

§                     First- and last-mile connections to transit

§                     Building materials in capital facilities

§                     Updating definitions of greenhouse gas and universal design in the Comprehensive Plan glossary

§                     Removing the draft foreword, revising, and bringing it forward separately

                     Zoning Code

§                     New land use table format, including discussion of residential uses

§                     Organization and content of new landscaping open space chapters

§                     Affordable housing in neighborhoods (see this summary, which the Commission requested be shared with the Council: <https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33505/2024_07-31---Omnibus---Att-B---Affordable-Housing-in-Neighborhoods-PDF>.

                     Water System Plan

§                     Planning assumptions and transmission/supply planning details provided by Cascade Water Alliance.

§                     Water conservation needs in light of changing climatic conditions and possible water supply impacts.

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

$4,616,401 is the total value of the Community and Economic Development budget offer. This budget offer includes staff and consultant resources necessary to complete Redmond 2050.  The Water System Plan, including a separate Risk and Resiliency Assessment was budgeted at $600,000.  The General Wastewater Plan update was budgeted at $147,533.

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number: 0000040, 0000003, 0000147

 

Budget Priority: Vibrant and Connected, Healthy and Sustainable

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain: N/A

 

Funding source(s): General Fund, Washington State Department of Commerce grants, City Water and Wastewater Utility funds

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

10/6/2020

Business Meeting

Approve

11/17/2020

Business Meeting

Receive Information

3/16/2021

Business Meeting

Receive Information

3/23/2021

Study Session

Provide Direction

6/15/2021

Business Meeting

Receive Information

6/22/2021

Study Session

Provide Direction

9/21/2021

Business Meeting

Receive Information

9/28/2021

Study Session

Provide Direction

11/16/2021

Business Meeting

Receive Information

11/23/2021

Study Session

Provide Direction

2/15/2022

Business Meeting

Receive Information

5/3/2022

Business Meeting

Receive Information

5/10/2022

Study Session

Provide Direction

6/7/2022

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works

Receive Information

7/19/2022

Business Meeting

Receive Information

7/26/2022

Study Session

Provide Direction

8/9/2022

Study Session

Provide Direction

10/4/2022

Business Meeting

Receive Information

10/11/2022

Study Session

Provide Direction

1/17/2023

Business Meeting

Receive Information

1/24/2023

Study Session

Provide Direction

3/7/2023

Business Meeting

Receive Information

3/14/2023

Study Session

Provide Direction

7/18/2023

Business Meeting

Receive Information

9/5/2023

Business Meeting

Receive Information

9/12/2023

Study Session

Provide Direction

9/26/2023

Study Session

Provide Direction

10/3/2023

Business Meeting

Receive Information

10/10/2023

Study Session

Provide Direction

11/28/2023

Study Session

Provide Direction

1/9/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

1/23/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

2/6/2024

Business Meeting

Receive Information

2/13/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

2/27/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

3/5/2024

Business Meeting

Receive Information

3/12/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

3/26/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

4/2/2024

Business Meeting

Receive Information

4/9/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

5/7/2024

Business Meeting

Receive Information

6/4/2024

Business Meeting

Receive Information

6/11/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

7/2/2024

Business Meeting

Receive Information

7/9/2024

Study Session

Receive Information

9/3/2024

Business Meeting

Receive Information

9/10/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

9/24/2024

Study Session

Provide Direction

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

11/4/2024

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works

Provide Direction

11/19/2024

Business Meeting

Approve

 

Time Constraints:

The Comprehensive Plan periodic update must be complete by Dec. 31, 2024. The 2011 Water System Plan was due for an update by July 2024.  Department of Health has approved the delay in completion and adoption of the plan, but additional delays would be detrimental as there are capital projects recommended in the Plan that should be added to the CIP and budgeted. 

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

Staff is not requesting action at this time.

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Council Questions and Discussion Topics