Budget Retreat

EVERSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda September 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER a.) Flag Salute / Roll Call 2. ATTORNEY PRESENTATION a.) OPMA/PRA training 3. CITY PLANNER PRESENTATION a.) Zoning Discussion 4. ARPA FUNDS DISCUSSION 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. OTHER ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT Sign language interpreter service, assertive listening devices and communication materials in alternative formats including Braille, large print, and audio tape are available upon 7 working days advance notice by contacting the telephone number listed below. Questions concerning special needs for persons with disabilities not covered above may also be addressed by contacting the City of Everson at (360) 966-3411. Written requests for material and/or special needs should be addressed to the Deputy Clerk, City of Everson, PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247. Parking for disabled persons is available near the Everson Senior Center southeast entrance. Page 1 of 5  CITY OF EVERSON PLANNING DEPARTMENT Rollin Harper, City Planner MEMO DATE: September 23, 2022 TO: Everson Mayor and City Council FROM: Rollin Harper, City Planner RE: Planning Update for Council Retreat Introduction Planning efforts currently underway or coming up in the next year fall into four main categories: • Current Planning (Development projects) • Long-range Planning • City Public Works Projects • Code Updates In addition to the projects in the above categories (discussed below), City staff continue to meet and coordinate with Whatcom County River and Flood and the other cities to address short-term and long-term options to increase safety and reduce risks related to flooding. The results of these discussions could result in new City projects, updates to the City comprehensive plan and zoning regulations, and revisions to the City’s critical areas regulations (including flood regulations). Current Planning Over the past several years there has been a steady flow of development projects, primarily long subdivisions, that have come before the City Council. Some of these long plats (Birchwood Division 4 and Falcon Landing) have been approved and recorded and are now in the process of being built out. The Nighthawk Landing development is still under construction, but will likely be ready for final plat approval in the near future. The Fieldview Terrace and Beverly Estates developments have received preliminary plat approval, but have not yet been approved for construction. Page 2 of 5 The Eagle Landing Rezone was recently approved by the Council; however, a subdivision application has not yet been received. The City recently received applications from Habitat for Humanity for a mixed use (residential and commercial) development on the property to the south of the shopping center. This proposal will likely come before the Council prior to the end of the year. Finally, the owners of the Livestock Auction have also indicated an interest in moving forward with subdivision of their property, which could create an additional 80 new residential lots. Long-range Planning Recent planning efforts Over the past two years, the City has worked with other jurisdictions to update the following long-range plans: Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, Coordinated Economic Development Strategy, and the GMA Review and Evaluation Program. The City also completed the required Periodic Review of our Shoreline Master Program and submitted the proposed updates to the Washington Department of Ecology earlier this year for their review and comment prior to final adoption by the City Council. Comprehensive Land Use Plan The state Growth Management Act (GMA) establishes the schedule for required Periodic Review and Update of the City’s comprehensive land use plan, which was last updated in 2016. The next update of the comprehensive plan is due by June 2025 and will address the 20-year period from 2025 through 2045. It is anticipated that the state will make grant funding available July 1, 2023 to support the City’s required planning efforts. As part of that upcoming process, the City will review current zoning within the existing City limits and the planned future zoning in the portion of the urban growth area (UGA) outside city limits. In updating the comprehensive plan, the City will need to work closely with Whatcom County and the other cities to establish future growth allocations for population and employment, to complete a land capacity analysis, and to determine the need for and locations of any UGA expansions/modifications. Several property owners have expressed interest in having their properties added to the Everson UGA as part of the update process. The GMA also requires each jurisdiction to demonstrate that it has (or has planned to develop) capital facilities capacity sufficient to serve planned new growth through the 20-year planning period. Capital Facilities Planning To support the required updates to the comprehensive land use plan, the City will need to update both the City’s Water System Plan and General Sewer Plan. These are major efforts that may need to get underway prior to July 1, 2023. Other capital facilities that will also need to be addressed include stormwater system, parks, police, fire/emergency services and schools. Development Regulations The GMA also requires that the City’s development regulations (zoning and subdivision regulations) and critical areas regulations be reviewed and updated in conjunction and coordination with updating the comprehensive plan to ensure consistency between the long- Page 3 of 5 range plan and the development regulations intended to implement the goals and policies set forth in the comprehensive plan. This requirement provides an opportunity to establish new zoning districts, adjust allowed densities, and modify the procedures and standards applicable to development. Critical areas regulations (wetlands, streams, geologically hazardous areas, aquifer recharge areas and frequently flooded areas) must be updated to be consistent with “best available science.” City Public Works Projects Planning work related to City Public Works projects includes grant applications and permitting. The City is currently in the design phase for both the SR 544 S. Everson Sidewalk project and the Blair Drive Improvements project. Coordination is ongoing with WSDOT to meet federal project funding and documentation requirements. It is anticipated that both projects will be able to move forward to construction in the next two years. Code Updates There are no chapters from the City Code that are currently in the process of being updated. The following Code updates are required or anticipated over the next few years: • Zoning and subdivision ordinances (Titles 19 and 108, respectively) • Critical areas ordinance (Chapter 16.12) • National flood insurance program regulations (Chapter 15.10) to address new FEMA Policy regarding accessory structures. There have also been recent discussions regarding development of new regulations to address accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Conclusion I will be available during part of the Council retreat on September 27th to answer any questions regarding the above items. I have also attached a copy of the current Official Zoning Map if the Council decides to discuss zoning in greater detail. 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No representation or warranty is made concerning the COLE RD accuracy, currency, completeness or quality of data depicted. Any user assumes all responsibility for use thereof, and further agrees to hold the City of Everson harmless from and against MISSION RD any damage, loss, or liability arising from any use of this data. 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Miles 1 inch = 0.25 miles MACK RD E POLE RD Page 5 of 5