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 |
Planner |
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the Rose Hill (NE 97th Street) Annexation Notice of Intent
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that Council accept the Notice of Intent to commence annexation proceedings for the Rose Hill (NE 97th street) potential annexation area as described in Attachment A, in accordance with RCW 35A.14.120.
Staff recommends no geographic modifications, adopting R-5 as the zoning for this area upon annexation (the area is zoned R-5P, meaning that pre-annexation zoning has already been established by ordinance), and requiring that newly annexed territory accepts its equitable share of the City’s bonded indebtedness.
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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 A-8 through A-17 call for the City to support annexation of designated potential annexation areas.
• Required:
RCW 35A.14.120 requires the City Council to act on the Notice of Intent within 60 days of receiving it.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The Notice of Intent is the first step to proceed with the annexation of this area.
If the Annexation proposal is accepted by the City Council, the following steps must be followed to annex the territory:
- A petition is circulated among area property owners.
- Proponents file a legally sufficient petition signed by owners representing at least 60 percent of the assessed value of the annexation area for which annexation is petitioned.
- Petition is transmitted to the county assessor for a determination of sufficiency.
- The King County Boundary Review Board reviews annexation proposal.
- City Council holds a public hearing on the annexation petition.
- Upon approval, census is taken and submitted to the Washington State Office of Financial Management and all appropriate agencies and departments are notified.
OUTCOMES:
Accepting the Notice of Intent allows the annexation to go forward to the petition phase. It does not commit the City Council to annex the territory proposed when a sufficient petition is presented to it.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
If the City Council accepts the Notice of Intent, the proponents will begin outreach to those who could sign the annexation petition. Timeline is dependent on the proponents.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Annexation proponents will choose specific outreach methods, but historically these have included one-on-one and small-group meetings. The City supports annexation outreach by providing factual information for those considering whether to support the annexation.
• 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:
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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08/02/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Give 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:
According to state law, Council must set a date within 60 days after the filing of the Notice of Intent to determine if the Council will allow annexation proceedings to begin. The Notice of Intent was received on July 19, 2023. Staff is bringing this to the Council within the 60-day timeframe.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the City Council rejects the Notice of Intent, the annexation will not move forward. The initiating parties have no right of appeal. The property owners maintain the right to file another petition at any time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Letter of Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation
Attachment B: Pre-Annexation Zoning for the NE Rose Hill 97th street Potential Annexation Area
Attachment C: City of Redmond Potential Annexation Areas Map
Attachment D: Tax comparison for Redmond and Unincorporated King County
Attachment E: Utilities map for the NE Rose Hill 97th street Potential Annexation Area