TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Dave Juarez
425-556-2733
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Jessica Atlakson
Environmental Geologist
Public Works
Amanda Balzer
Science and Data Analytics Supervisor
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Long Range Planning Manager
TITLE:
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Temporary Construction Dewatering (TCD) Staff Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Council will be provided the results of the TCD project policy analysis and will be asked to provide direction on the proposed policy and code amendment strategy to address the continued tensions between subterrain development for new dense development patterns (typically parking) and drinking water resource management policies.
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
* Required:
Redmond Municipal Code 13.25
* Council Request:
March 9, 2021 Council Study Session
* Other Key Facts:
This project is being implemented in three phases:
* Phase I - Analyze and identify policy tension by conducting a triple bottom line analysis to determine the economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of TCD in Redmond (completed).
* Phase II - Analyze policy options and determine path forward for irreconcilable tensions.
* Phase III - Implement recommendations for policy and code amendments.
The three Scenarios approved by Council on March 9, 2021 to be included in Phase II (policy analysis) include:
* Scenario 1: Minimizes impacts to the environment with lower parking ratios and limited dewatering.
* Scenario 2: Promotes 'small town feeling' with current building heights and ample parking hidden underground.
* Scenario 4: Concentrates p...
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