TO: Members of the City Council
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 |
Beverly Mesa-Zendt |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance for the 2019-2020 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments
a. Ordinance No. 3056: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond Washington Concluding the 2019-2020 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Demonstrating Compliance with Chapter 35A.63 RCW, the Code City Planning Enabling Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW the Growth Management Act, and Chapter 43.21 RCW, State Environmental Policy Act, Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Staff is requesting approval of an omnibus ordinance approving the final disposition of the 2019-2020 Annual Docket (herein after referred to as the 2020-2021 docket) and demonstrating compliance with state law.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Redmond Zoning Code RZC 21.76.070.J.
• Required:
Growth Management Act
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments
RCW 36.70A.130 <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.70A.130> provides that comprehensive plan policies and development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the city that adopted them and that proposed policy amendments may be considered by the city no more frequently than once every year so that the cumulative effect to the environment and to city plans and infrastructure can be ascertained.
On June 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3002, establishing the scope of the proposed 2020-21 Comprehensive Plan amendment docket. The following proposals were reviewed and considered as part of the 2020-21 docket:
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Proposal |
Status |
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General Wastewater Plan Update |
Recommended for approval |
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Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to expand where retail marijuana sales are allowed |
Recommended for approval |
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Affordable Workforce Housing Policy amendment to Housing Element |
Recommended for approval |
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Affordable Commercial Policy amendment to the Economic Vitality Element |
Recommended for approval |
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Land Use Designation Change and policy amendment for property in Education Hill Neighborhood Element |
Recommended for denial |
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Public Safety Master Plan |
Withdrawn and requested placement on 2022 Docket |
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Policy Amendments Related to American Disability Act (ADA) Accessibility |
Approved: Ord. 3012 |
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Policy Amendments related to Parks, Arts, Recreation, Conservation, and Culture (PARCC) Plan |
Approved: Ord. 3012 |
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Amendments related to Redmond Tree Canopy |
Approved: Ord. 3012 |
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Policy Amendments related to City Facilities |
Approved: Ord. 3012 |
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Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to Expand the Overlake Mixed-Use and Overlake Urban Center Boundaries |
Withdrawn |
OUTCOMES:
With the final adoption of amendments on August 17, 2021, the City Council will close the 2020-21 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan amendments, satisfying the requirement for continual review of the Comprehensive Plan, concurrent consideration of proposals, and public involvement requirements provided under RCW 36.70A.130. Additionally, the City has reviewed and considered the proposed amendments in accordance with the timeline and review criteria established under RZC 21.76.070.J.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Public involvement has taken place since April 2020
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Outreach methods and results are more fully provided for in the Planning Commission Reports associated with individual amendments.
• Feedback Summary:
Included in the Planning Commission Reports associated with individual amendments.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Comprehensive planning is a component of the Planning and Community Development work program that is conducted by staff in the Long-Range Planning Division.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000250 - Community/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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7/27/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
In accordance with RZC 21.76.070.J, the Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan amendments must be adopted no later than August 31, 2021.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Individual amendments are still effective if the ordinance is not approved. The ordinance demonstrates compliance with state law and creates a record for future reference.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: 2019-2020 Annual Docket Omnibus Ordinance
Exhibit A: Analysis of Cumulative Effects