Title
Briefing and Public Hearing on Multi-Family Transitions Development Code Amendment
Recommended Action
Move to recommend the City Council change Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) 18.04.060.N to reduce from 10 to 5 acres the threshold for requiring that multi-family projects in the RM-18 and RMU zoning districts include a variety of housing types (not more than 70% of any one housing type) (Option 1.)
Report
Issue:
Consider a change to the development code to be consistent with proposed Land Use Policy PL16.12 in the Comprehensive Plan Update regarding multi-family housing projects. This would reduce from 10 to 5 acres the threshold for requiring that multi-family (apartment) projects in the Multi-family Residential 18 units per acre (RM-18) and Residential Mixed Use (RMU) zoning districts include a variety of housing types (i.e., detached single family, duplex, triplex, townhome, apartment building.)
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Associate Planner, 360.570.5847, abuckler@ci.olympia.wa.us
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler
Background and Analysis:
Process:
Washington's Growth Management Act requires that cities like Olympia adopt, "development regulations that are consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan." Although simultaneous amendment of the Plan and the development regulations is not required, amendments are to be 'concurrent' which is generally interpreted to mean as close in time as practical.
The Olympia Planning Commission holds a public hearing regarding any proposed change to development regulations and makes a recommendation to the City Council. Following tonight's public hearing, the Commission will deliberate on the issue at their next meeting.
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires a review of the prospective environmental impacts of development code amendments, prior to their adoption. Staff is on track to complete the SEPA determination, notice and public comment period prior to City Council action ...
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