Title
Discussion of the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and EIS
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Briefing and introduction for the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and EIS.
Staff Contact:
David Ginther, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8335
Presenter(s):
David Ginther, Senior Planner
Background and Analysis:
The Capital Mall Triangle is one of three urban centers envisioned in Olympia’s 20-year Comprehensive Plan. The city anticipates this area will remain a regional destination for shopping and services - while also realizing significantly more housing development than exists there today. The vision is that over the next 20 years this area will grow into a more people-oriented urban neighborhood. A place where residents can commute to work, shop, recreate, and meet basic needs without a car. This planning project involves the creation of a subarea plan and a Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement. Completion is scheduled for June of 2023 with any follow-up amendments to development regulations occurring late in 2023 or early 2024.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
EIS scoping comment period is open until November 14, 2022. Community workshop/meeting was held on October 20, 2022. Comments on subarea plan are on-going. Extensive ongoing outreach to neighborhoods, property owners, residents, businesses, the public in general, interested organizations, state agencies, tribes, etc.
Options:
None at this time; briefing only.
Financial Impact:
$250,000 Transit-Oriented Development Implementation grant from Washington Department of Commerce
Attachments:
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