Update on R1 Zoning and Development Status
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Update on R1 Zoning and Development Status
Wood Trails - MontevalloConcerned Neighbors of Wellington October 25, 2006
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Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview and Background of Proposed Developments Review of the Application Process -
Overview of CNW Activities Status Report on the EIS -
From DEIS (Draft) to FEIS (Final) – FEIS Comment Opportunities– Appeals, Hearings and Legal Support Needed for Success
Call to Action--What YOU can do Moratorium - Sustainable Development Study - Citizen Advisory Panel
Report City Staff Changes Update Questions/discussion
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R-4 Density?
NE 195th
NE 198th
NE 201st
NE 202nd
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Wood TrailsMontevallo
Wood-Duvall Rd
1996 Photograph
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CNW Milestones Initial CNW Meeting – May 4, 2004
City Required EIS (First ever) - Aug 2004
Public Scoping Meeting (135 attendees); CNW Presentation
Web Site – www.Wellington-Neighborhood.org – March 2005
CNW Board meets with City Mgt to express concerns – March 2005
Waiting and Wondering about Status of EIS…
CNW Community Meeting – Tonight!
DEIS Issued for Public Comment - November 1 ?
Notice of Decision - Preliminary Plat approval and zone change recommendation – June 2006?
City Council Approves Zoning Change by Ordinance – June 30, 2006?
Potential Timeline
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Strategy Forward
Target the Re-Zone - R1- WMC - 21.04.080- Resolution 093
Adequacy of EIS – Insufficient Study –Alternatives, Soil Stability, Stormwater, Access, Transportation deficiencies, Mitigation
Hire technical experts (engineers) for potential testimony
Scrutinize Council Candidates
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Developer’s Application Process/Timeline
120 day process per state law Applications includes:
– Preliminary Plat– SEPA Checklist– Zone Change
City accepted application as complete on July 9, 2004 - 120 day clock started
Notice of Application dated July 19th
SEPA Determination of Significance – October 11, 2004 – 120 day clock stopped at day 32
Public Scoping Meeting – October 28, 2004 – Preparation of EIS began
Today – Nearly 2 years later – Clock still stopped
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Complete
SEPA DeterminationDS = EIS
City Process/Timeline
1. Draft EIS2. Public Comment3. Appeal 4. Final EIS
Public HearingConsolidated PlatsAmend Zoning Map
Hearing Examiner approves Plats -Council approves Zoning
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City Process (continued)
City CouncilInvolvement
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What We Expect in the Next 90 Days
City issues FEIS and Notice of Public Hearing – 10 day Comment Period
CNW Review and comments on FEIS City Prepares Staff Report –
Recommendation to Hearing Examiner CNW Appeals FEIS Issue Goes Before Hearing Examiner
– Expert Testimony Delivered
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Potential Outcomes FEIS Approved; R4 zoning goes into
play
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What YOU can do to help Vote - Upcoming Elections Contribute to CNW; do you want to have neighbors
with postage-stamp lots next to you?– Legal Counsel– Expert Testimony– Documenting Process with City Staff– Potential FEIS Appeal
Communicate with Neighbors - Spread the Word Attend Monday night City Council meetings Volunteer with the CNW team Provide Public Comments to FEIS when it is issued
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R1 Moratorium and Citizen’s Advisory Panel Update
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City Staff Changes Planning Desk head retired (Dick Fredlund) City Manager moved on (Pete Rose) City Assistant moving on
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Questions/Discussion
Show your $$ Support Tonight Keep updated at www.Wellington-
Neighborhood.org Introduce Neighbors to CNW
Reminders:
Appendix
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Woodinville Vision StatementCity’s Comprehensive Plan
Woodinville is a safe, friendly, family-oriented community that supports a successful balance of neighborhoods, parks and recreation, tourism and business. We have preserved our Northwest woodland character, our open space, and our clean environment. We have enhanced our ability to move freely throughout the community by all modes of travel. Woodinville is a pleasant place in which to live, work, play and visit, with a compact, inviting downtown that is attractive and functional.
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Applicant’s Goal Start Site Construction
Summer 2006
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Likely DEIS Contents Alternatives
– Applicants Proposal– No-Action (R1)– Condo/Townhouse– Access from below or other
Adverse Impacts to the existing environment (for each Alternative)
Mitigation Measures (reduce or eliminate adverse impacts)– Traffic calming– Wetland / Habitat replacement– Surface and Stormwater control– Construction disruption– Active Park / Open Space
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DEIS Comments Written Comments Oral Comments – Public Hearing Be Clear, Concise and Organized Be Specific Suggest Reasonable Alternatives and
Mitigation SEPA Guidance and Information –
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa
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Post-EIS Process
Public Hearing – Hearing Examiner ($$$)– Consolidated Hearing– Approval of Re-Zone to R-4 (Map Amendment)– Approval of Both Plats
Appeal Hearing Examiner Decisions ($$)– City Council Closed Hearing– No New Evidence
Legal Options ($$$$$)
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Objective
Report on CNW activities, successes and financial status
Report status of DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
Present Potential Next Steps Information Exchange
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WMC - 21.04.080
(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in residential areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) The R-1 zone on or adjacent to lands with area-wide environmental constraints, or in well-established subdivisions of the same density, which are served at the time of development by public or private facilities and services adequate to support planned densities;
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You make the CALL:
March 22nd meeting with City mgt. to express our concerns about oversight of EIS and communication….. Our concerns were dismissed – City had everything under control…..
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Our Objective
Numerous residents in the Wellington Neighborhood have organized and formed a Washington non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the character of the Wellington neighborhood and surrounding area.