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 |
Glenn Coil |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the 2026-27 Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket
a. Ordinance No. 3267: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Setting the Framework and Conducting Concurrent Review of the Cumulative Effect of All Proposed Amendments to the Redmond Comprehensive Plan and Related Amendments to the Redmond Zoning Code, for the 2026-27 Annual Comprehensive Amendment Review Docket, Including New and Amended Policies, Concurrent Zoning Amendments, and New and Amended Functional Plans
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council establish, via ordinance, the 2026-27 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
The City received five applications, all City-initiated, for inclusion on the 2026-2027 Annual Docket. The Planning Commission concluded that all the applications are consistent with the threshold criteria set forth in RZC 21.76.070.J.6, Threshold Criteria, and recommends that they be added to the 2026-2027 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
The five proposals are:
• 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 Report and Recommendation is attached.
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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:
o 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.
o 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 public support for including all of the proposals on the 2026-27 Docket.
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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7/7/2026 |
Committee of the Whole |
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:
RZC 21.76 requires that Council approve the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket by Aug. 31.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Delay in review and approval of items awaiting consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Ordinance Establishing the 2026-27 Annual Docket
Attachment B: Planning Commission Report