TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
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 |
Beverly Mesa-Zendt |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Caroline Chapman |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Updates to the King County Countywide Planning Policies, including Growth Targets
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The purpose of this briefing is to provide information on proposed amendments to the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs), including the growth targets which are included in the CPPs. A Staff Report will be provided to Council on April 6, 2021 and a Study Session is scheduled for April 13, 2021 when representatives from King County will be providing more detailed information on proposed CPP amendments.
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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 and all implementing functional and strategic plans, Redmond Zoning Code, Transportation Master Plan
• Required:
RCW 36.70A.115 <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.70A.115> Growth Management Act, Vision 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Policies; King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
CPPs. The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties and cities to collaboratively and periodically review and update the Countywide Planning Policies (CPP <https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/depts/executive/performance-strategy-budget/regional-planning/CPPs/2012-CPPsAmended062516withMaps.ashx?la=en>s). The Growth Management Planning Counci <https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/executive/performance-strategy-budget/regional-planning/Growth-Management/GMPC.aspx>l (GMPC) is a formal body of elected officials from jurisdictions throughout the county charged with overseeing the preparation of the CPPs. In King County, the CPPs address growth management within the county and integrate regional and legislative policy changes including those provided through Vision 2050, GMA amendments, and Sound Transit and other regional transit investments. Policies are provided through a series of chapters including:
• Environment,
• Development Patterns,
• Housing,
• Transportation, and
• Public Facilities and Services.
The primary purpose of the CPPs is to ensure consistency and coordination between the Multicounty Planning Policies contained in VISION 2050 and the comprehensive plans of cities and towns within King County on growth management issues. The King County CPPs, which include local housing and employment growth targets, are expected to be updated in 2021 in accordance with the following timeline.
• March 2021 Growth Management Planning Council reviews the draft CPP amendments including growth targets and releases the draft for public comments.
• June 2021 Growth Management Planning Council approves CPP amendments and recommends CPPs to the King County Council for consideration.
• 3Q 2021 King County Council consideration and adoption of CPP amendments
• 4Q 2021 Amendments forwarded to each city and town for ratification.
Growth Targets
City Staff continues to work with the 11 Core Cities in King County to come to agreement on growth targets which will inform planning for land use, transportation, and capital facilities. Staff will provide an update on the growth target process and outcomes as part of the April 6th Staff Report when more information is available.
OUTCOMES:
City of Redmond Ratification of the CPPs
Review and ratification of the CPPs will demonstrate active involvement and participation in the process provided under the Growth Management Act and the CPPs. Updates contemplated as part of Redmond 2050 will be guided and informed by the King County CPPs. Redmond will use these updated growth targets to inform planning for land use, transportation, and capital facilities.
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Certification
Certification of comprehensive plans is a requirement for jurisdictions that intend to apply for PSRC funding or proceed with projects submitted into the Regional Transportation Improvement Program. During its certification review, PSRC looks for substantial consistency between a plan’s land use growth assumptions and adopted countywide growth targets and certifies the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
The Growth Management Planning Council will release a draft of proposed CPP amendments and will solicit feedback which will be incorporated into the final draft of amendments for review and adoption by GMPC in June.
• Timeline (previous or planned):
March 2021: The King County draft growth targets will be available for public comment as part of the proposed CPPs after the GMPC approves the release of the Public Review Draft.
• Outreach Methods and Results: Feedback and comments will be invited and then considered in the final draft presented to the GMPC. The GMPC maintains a list of interested parties to whom the draft CPPs will be distributed. The GMPC maintains a list of interested parties to whom the draft CPPs will be distributed. GMPC staff will host public meetings to reach out to stakeholder groups and interested members of the public.
• Feedback Summary:
Staff will apprise the Council of public input and resulting changes to the drafts as we become aware of them.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Comprehensive planning is a component of the Planning and Community Development work program that is conducted by staff in the Long-Range Planning Division.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000250 (Community and Economic Development)
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Growth targets will have budgetary impacts associated with comprehensive plan updates, functional plan updates, and zoning implementation. City contracts associated with the Redmond 2050 periodic review include review and incorporation of growth targets and related updates as part of that scope of work.
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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6/16/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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1/19/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Provide Direction |
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1/12/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/6/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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4/13/2021 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
Amendments must be ratified within 90 days of King County approval and require affirmation by the county and cities and towns representing at least 70 percent of the county population and 30 percent of those jurisdictions.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Staff is not seeking approval at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - King County CPP Presentation 1/28/21