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
Josh Mueller
Senior Transportation Strategist
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Redmond 2050: Planning Commission Recommendation for Transportation Element and Regulations
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction on transportation policy issues raised at its March 5 business meeting and discussed further at the Council's March 12 study session. The Council's discussion to date is documented in Attachment A.
On February 14, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of updates to the Transportation Element, Transportation Element Appendices, and transportation-related regulations. Staff introduced the Commission's recommendation at the Council's March 5 business meeting, and the Council held a study session focused on transportation impact fees on March 12.
The Planning Commission Report, which summarizes the amendments and includes the full text of the amendments, was provided in your March 5 packet, beginning on page 300.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Policy PI-15 calls for periodic Comprehensive Plan reviews.
* Required:
The Growth Management Act requires that Washington cities and counties 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.
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