Title
Consideration of Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Planned Action Ordinance and Engineering Design and Development Standards Revisions Recommendation
Recommended Action
Move to accept Planning Commission recommendation for the Planned Action Ordinance and forward to City Council for a decision and also recommend approval of the Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) revisions and forward to City Council for a public hearing.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to accept the Planning Commission recommendation for the Planned Action Ordinance and forward to City Council for a decision and also recommend approval of the Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) revisions and forward to City Council for a public hearing.
Report
Issue:
Whether to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval for the Planned Action Ordinance and forward to City Council for a decision and also whether to recommend approval of the EDDS revisions and forward to City Council for a public hearing.
Staff Contact:
David Ginther, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Economic Development, 360.753.8335
Presenter(s):
David Ginther, Senior Planner
Michelle Swanson, Senior Planner
Background and Analysis:
In July of 2024, the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan was adopted following significant public outreach and public participation opportunities. The adopted plan contains a vision for the Capital Mall area to:
1. Eventually transition to a high-density mixed-use neighborhood where people can walk, bike, or take the bus to obtain goods, services, and entertainment.
2. Keep the subarea a regional draw for the retailers and other businesses.
The subarea plan, and the environmental impact statement completed for the project, contain recommendations for changes to development regulations to encourage the envisioned type of development. This includes changes to both the municipal code and the Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS). The...
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