Title
Approval of an Ordinance Revising the Process for Considering Development Agreements
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee recommends adopting an Ordinance revising the process for considering development agreements.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve second reading the Ordinance revising the process for considering development agreements.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on second reading the Ordinance revising the process for considering development agreements.
Staff Contact:
Leonard Bauer, Director, Community Planning and Development. 360.753.8206
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and Analysis did not change from first to second reading.
In early 2021, the City Council referred to the Land Use and Environment Committee consideration of updates to the City's approach to potential future development agreements. The Committee discussed this referral at its May 27, 2021, meeting and directed staff to draft an ordinance allowing for development agreements to be considered after submittal of a development permit application. In addition, the Committee directed staff to include the following considerations in discussions of the content of future development agreements:
* Tenant relocation assistance
* Climate action goals
* Housing Action Plan
Legal Requirements for Development Agreements
Chapter 36.70B.170 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) authorizes cities to enter into a written development agreement with a property owner. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 365-196-845 provides additional guidance for cities. The City of Olympia's procedures for development agreements are contained in Chapter 18.53 of the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC).
The attached Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) website link leads to a useful overview with examples of development agreements.
Olympia's Process for Development Agreements
Under the exis...
Click here for full text