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File #: SS 23-014   
Type: Study Session Status: Presented
File created: 2/27/2023 In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 3/14/2023 Final action: 3/14/2023
Title: Redmond 2050: Land Use and Community Design
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Redmond 2050 Overview, 3. Attachment B: Presentation Slides, 4. Attachment C: Council Questions and Input

TO: Members of the City Council

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Planning and Community Development

Carol Helland

425-556-2107

 

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

Glenn Coil

Senior Planner

Planning and Community Development

Ian Lefcourte

Senior Planner

Planning and Community Development

Odra Cárdenas

Planner

Planning and Community Development

Mary L’Heureux

Program Assistant

 

 

TITLE:

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Redmond 2050: Land Use and Community Design

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

Staff will introduce a series of community conversations related to land use and introduce the idea of creating a Community Design Element into the Comprehensive Plan. Following the staff report on March 7, 2023, staff collected initial questions and interests from Councilmembers in preparation for further discussion at the March 14, 2023, study session. The objective of the study session is to understand Council interests and priorities for these topics so that staff can design land use outreach and develop a Community Design Element that is responsive to issues raised by Council.

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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 Transportation Master Plan, implementing functional and strategic plans, and Redmond Zoning Code.

                     Required:

The Growth Management Act requires that Washington cities and counties periodically 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.

                     Council Request:

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

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

OUTCOMES:

Understanding Council interests and priorities for these topics will help staff design land use outreach and develop a Community Design Element that aligns with those interests and priorities.

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

Community engagement for Redmond 2050 is ongoing. Focus areas for Q2 and Q3 2023 are: SE Redmond Industrial Growth Center, Marymoor Village, Downtown, Community Design, and Complete Neighborhoods.

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

Outreach methods include but are not limited to: pop-up events, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, virtual meetings, in-person workshops, letters to property owners, e-newsletters, and online questionnaires.

                     Feedback Summary:

Feedback received for the topics listed above will be reported later this year.

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

$4,616,400 is the total appropriation to the Community and Economic Development offer and is where most staff expenses related to Redmond 2050 are budgeted. A portion of this budget offer funds consultant contracts for environmental review and Housing Action Plan implementation.

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

0000040 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, Washington State Department of Commerce grants

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

Grant deliverables are due June 30, 2023

 

  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

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

N/A

 

Time Constraints:

All Phase I and Phase II updates to the Comprehensive Plan must be completed no later than
December 31, 2024.

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

Staff is not requesting Council action at this time.

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Redmond 2050 Overview

Attachment B: Presentation Slides

Attachment C: Council Questions and Input