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 |
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 |
Odra Cardenas |
Senior Planner |
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Public Hearing and Ordinance for the Rose Hill (NE 97th Street) Annexation Petition
a. Ordinance No. 3165: An Ordinance of the City Of Redmond, Washington, Annexing 13.5 Acres in Unincorporated King County Generally Bounded on the West by the City Limits of Kirkland, and on the North, East, and South by the City Limits of Redmond, and Located Between 132nd Ave NE and NE 97th Street, and Requiring the Property to be Assessed and Taxed at the Same Rate and Same Basis as Other Properties Within the City, Applying Zoning, Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
City staff recommends that City Council hold a public hearing and then approve the annexation of the Rose Hill NE 97th street Potential Annexation Area immediately following the public hearing.
The City Council accepted the Notice of Intent to commence annexation proceedings on September 5, 2023. Since then, proponents have gathered the signatures of owners of more than 60%, by assessed value, of the territory for which the annexation is petitioned. The petition has been certified as sufficient by the King County Assessor. City staff transmitted materials to the Washington State Boundary Review Board for King County on February 21, 2024, commencing a 45-day review period by the Board. The Boundary Review Board approved the Notice of Intent to annex on April 8, 2024.
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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 Policies in the Annexation Element A-8 through A-17 call for the City to support annexation of designated potential annexation areas.
• Required:
RCW 35A.14.130 establishes that when a sufficient petition is filed, the city council may consider it, fix a date for a public hearing, and provide notice specifying the time and place of the hearing to invite interested persons to appear and voice approval or disapproval of the annexation.
RCW. 35A.14.140: following the hearing, if the City Council determines to effect the annexation, it shall do so by ordinance.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The proposal is located within the City of Redmond Potential Annexation Area (PAA). The area in the proposal is 13.5 acres and contains 13 parcels, of which 4 are vacant.
The current population of the proposed annexation is estimated to be 20 residents in 8 dwelling units (7 single family units and 1 mobile home).
The annexation was initiated through the 60% Direct Petition method under RCW 35A.14.120 through .150.
o The City Council accepted the Notice of Intent to Annex this Potential Annexation Area on September 5, 2023.
o After the Notice of Intent to Annex was accepted, the proponent gathered signatures of the owners of more than sixty percent, by assessed value, of the proposed annexation.
o The petition was certified as sufficient by the King County Assessors on February 13, 2024.
o The Boundary Review Board for King County received the Notice of Intention to Annex by the City on February 21, 2024, and has accepted the Notice of Intention.
o City Council set the date for the public hearing for April 16, 2024 (RCW 35A.14.130)
After the public hearing, the City Council will decide on whether to approve the annexation (RCW 35A.14.140). If Council approves to annex the territory, city staff will provide various notifications and materials as provided by state law.
OUTCOMES:
The City Council will receive testimony from the public concerning the proposed annexation. After the public hearing the City Council can take final action on the annexation.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
The proponent conducted outreach to the property owners of the Potential Annexation Area to gather signatures for the petition in January of 2024. As stated in the Redmond Municipal Code 1.16.030 staff mailed the notice of the public hearing to all owners of real property within the annexation area and within 500 feet of the annexation 21 days before the public hearing date (March 26, 2024). The public hearing was also published in the Seattle Times on March 26, 2024. The proponent posted three public notice boards in the territory proposed for annexation 21 days before the public hearing.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
The proponent circulated the petition among the property owners by mail. The petition was signed by owners of 85% of the property value in the area, computed according to the assessed valuation of the property in the proposed annexation area. Public notice was mailed to property owners, published in the local newspaper, and posted in the territory to be annexed.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Staff time to process the annexation is budgeted in the Community and Economic Development offer, which has a total value of $4,616,401.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000040
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
None
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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8/2/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
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9/5/2023 |
Special Meeting |
Approve |
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3/5/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
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3/19/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
Time Constraints:
If the annexation is adopted by City Council, the ordinance will have an effective date of July 1, 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the City Council declines to accept the annexation, the initiating parties have no right of appeal. The property owners maintain the right to file another petition at any time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Direct Petition
Attachment B: King County Certificate of Sufficiency
Attachment C: Vicinity Map
Attachment D: Financial Analysis
Attachment E: Ordinance