Title
Approval of an Ordinance Adopting the 2021 Engineering Design and Development Standards Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use & Environment Committee reviewed and concurred with the proposed 2021 Engineering Design and Development Standards update.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve an Ordinance adopting amendments to the Engineering Design and Development Standards and related changes to the Olympia Municipal Code and forward to second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an Ordinance adopting amendments to the Engineering Design and Development Standards and related changes to the Olympia Municipal Code.
Staff Contact:
Stephen Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8739
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
Annually, the City reviews and updates the Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) to address changes in regulations or standards, improve consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and add clarity. The Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the proposed changes on February 18 and June 17. A public hearing was held on August 10 on the proposed changes.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Updated EDDS will ensure utility and transportation systems, as well as solid waste improvements constructed meet the most current standards. Updates will also continue to move us toward the City's Comprehensive Plan Action Plan goal of providing Sustainable Infrastructure.
Options:
1. Approve an Ordinance adopting amendments to the EDDS and related changes to the Olympia Municipal Code on second reading. The most recent standards for the City's utilities and transportation systems will apply to development and Public Works projects.
2. Delay approving an Ordinance adopting amendments to the EDDS and related changes to the Olympia Municipal Code until 2022. ...
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