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Update on R1 Zoning and Development Status

Wood Trails - MontevalloConcerned Neighbors of Wellington October 25, 2006

www.Wellington-Neighborhood.org

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington www.Wellington-Neighborhood.org

Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview and Background of Proposed Developments Review of the Application Process -

Overview of CNW Activities Status Report on the EIS -

From DEIS (Draft) to FEIS (Final) – FEIS Comment Opportunities– Appeals, Hearings and Legal Support Needed for Success

Call to Action--What YOU can do Moratorium - Sustainable Development Study - Citizen Advisory Panel

Report City Staff Changes Update Questions/discussion


R-4 Density?

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CNW Milestones Initial CNW Meeting – May 4, 2004

City Required EIS (First ever) - Aug 2004

Public Scoping Meeting (135 attendees); CNW Presentation

Web Site – www.Wellington-Neighborhood.org – March 2005

CNW Board meets with City Mgt to express concerns – March 2005

Waiting and Wondering about Status of EIS…

CNW Community Meeting – Tonight!

DEIS Issued for Public Comment - November 1 ?

Notice of Decision - Preliminary Plat approval and zone change recommendation – June 2006?

City Council Approves Zoning Change by Ordinance – June 30, 2006?

Potential Timeline

Sharon Peterson

Recommend combining slides 5 and 6 to create quick summary of "wins" by CNW.

Sharon Peterson

Need to bring the wire-bound book and talk about this success in helping the City understand we are a force to be reckoned with!!


Strategy Forward

Target the Re-Zone - R1- WMC - 21.04.080- Resolution 093

Adequacy of EIS – Insufficient Study –Alternatives, Soil Stability, Stormwater, Access, Transportation deficiencies, Mitigation

Hire technical experts (engineers) for potential testimony

Scrutinize Council Candidates


Developer’s Application Process/Timeline

120 day process per state law Applications includes:

– Preliminary Plat– SEPA Checklist– Zone Change

City accepted application as complete on July 9, 2004 - 120 day clock started

Notice of Application dated July 19th

SEPA Determination of Significance – October 11, 2004 – 120 day clock stopped at day 32

Public Scoping Meeting – October 28, 2004 – Preparation of EIS began

Today – Nearly 2 years later – Clock still stopped


Complete

SEPA DeterminationDS = EIS

City Process/Timeline

1. Draft EIS2. Public Comment3. Appeal 4. Final EIS

Public HearingConsolidated PlatsAmend Zoning Map

Hearing Examiner approves Plats -Council approves Zoning


City Process (continued)

City CouncilInvolvement


What We Expect in the Next 90 Days

City issues FEIS and Notice of Public Hearing – 10 day Comment Period

CNW Review and comments on FEIS City Prepares Staff Report –

Recommendation to Hearing Examiner CNW Appeals FEIS Issue Goes Before Hearing Examiner

– Expert Testimony Delivered


Potential Outcomes FEIS Approved; R4 zoning goes into

play


What YOU can do to help Vote - Upcoming Elections Contribute to CNW; do you want to have neighbors

with postage-stamp lots next to you?– Legal Counsel– Expert Testimony– Documenting Process with City Staff– Potential FEIS Appeal

Communicate with Neighbors - Spread the Word Attend Monday night City Council meetings Volunteer with the CNW team Provide Public Comments to FEIS when it is issued


R1 Moratorium and Citizen’s Advisory Panel Update


City Staff Changes Planning Desk head retired (Dick Fredlund) City Manager moved on (Pete Rose) City Assistant moving on


Questions/Discussion

Show your $$ Support Tonight Keep updated at www.Wellington-

Neighborhood.org Introduce Neighbors to CNW

Reminders:

Appendix


Woodinville Vision StatementCity’s Comprehensive Plan

Woodinville is a safe, friendly, family-oriented community that supports a successful balance of neighborhoods, parks and recreation, tourism and business. We have preserved our Northwest woodland character, our open space, and our clean environment. We have enhanced our ability to move freely throughout the community by all modes of travel. Woodinville is a pleasant place in which to live, work, play and visit, with a compact, inviting downtown that is attractive and functional.


Applicant’s Goal Start Site Construction

Summer 2006


Likely DEIS Contents Alternatives

– Applicants Proposal– No-Action (R1)– Condo/Townhouse– Access from below or other

Adverse Impacts to the existing environment (for each Alternative)

Mitigation Measures (reduce or eliminate adverse impacts)– Traffic calming– Wetland / Habitat replacement– Surface and Stormwater control– Construction disruption– Active Park / Open Space


DEIS Comments Written Comments Oral Comments – Public Hearing Be Clear, Concise and Organized Be Specific Suggest Reasonable Alternatives and

Mitigation SEPA Guidance and Information –

www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa


Post-EIS Process

Public Hearing – Hearing Examiner ($$$)– Consolidated Hearing– Approval of Re-Zone to R-4 (Map Amendment)– Approval of Both Plats

Appeal Hearing Examiner Decisions ($$)– City Council Closed Hearing– No New Evidence

Legal Options ($$$$$)


Objective

Report on CNW activities, successes and financial status

Report status of DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)

Present Potential Next Steps Information Exchange


WMC - 21.04.080

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in residential areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan as follows:

(a) The R-1 zone on or adjacent to lands with area-wide environmental constraints, or in well-established subdivisions of the same density, which are served at the time of development by public or private facilities and services adequate to support planned densities;


You make the CALL:

March 22nd meeting with City mgt. to express our concerns about oversight of EIS and communication….. Our concerns were dismissed – City had everything under control…..


Our Objective

Numerous residents in the Wellington Neighborhood have organized and formed a Washington non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the character of the Wellington neighborhood and surrounding area.

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Documents

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city mgt

cnw activitiesstatus

public scoping meeting

notice of public hearing

draft eis

r1 zoning

zoning change