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Planners' Update Newsletter - August 2022
08/15/2022
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Aug. 15, 2022
Planners' Update Newsletter
Periodic update – PSRC Workshop Series
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The Puget Sound Regional Council <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwMSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxODA2Njg2ODUxIi
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began its series of comprehensive plan workshops in June.
The series continues with the following topics and dates:
* Climate Change
Wednesday, Aug. 17
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register Now <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxODA2Njg2O
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* Economic Development Wednesday, Sept. 7
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register Now <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxODA2Njg2O
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* Transportation
Tuesday, Oct. 18
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
* Housing
Wednesday, Oct. 26
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
* Equity
Tuesday, Nov. 8
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
* TOD and Centers
Tuesday, Dec. 13
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Additional upcoming workshop subjects include: Coordination with tribes, Critical Areas and Elected Officials.
You can register for the workshops by clicking on the registration link <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNSI
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to 2044 webpage <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxODA2Njg2ODUxIiwibGlua19pZCI6Ij
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CESA update
GIS mapping added to coordinate renewable energy projects with the military
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Commerce hosts a prototype mapping tool contributing to Washington’s ongoing efforts to develop renewable energy facilities. The Compatible Energy Siting Assessment (CESA) tool promotes
early and ongoing civilian-military consultation between energy developers and permit reviewers.
Early coordination with the military is an essential part of siting new energy projects. It reduces delays or mitigates adverse impacts to service personnel.
As a prototype, the CESA map tool demonstrates how interactive mapping can identify site-specific consultation needs and facilitate early coordination. This prototype is a consultation
support tool based on nationwide best practices in compatible energy siting. Map tools are sometimes used to assess or guide development patterns. The CESA project addresses unique
layers for each individual project the central role of consultation.
The CESA prototype user’s guide and tutorial are online and capable of generating site-specific consultation reports based on a user's selection on the interactive map. Review the user
guidance online and test out the new CESA map tool. <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaW
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The CESA project will conclude this summer with a final report with three sections:
1. Needs assessment to identify military/energy consultation needs and renewable energy market trends.
2. Policy and procedural review with recommendations from best practices for consultation in energy siting.
3. Mapping needs assessment and development strategy documenting outreach findings and application design needs.
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JHN_78vmULXAnERG2wNXGBPBzm_ObGg> the Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwi
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Community Cooperation.
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HB 1220 – Racially Disparate Impacts
Coming early September: Public review draft of racially disparate impacts and displacement guidance
House Bill 1220 (HB 1220) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwOSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxODA2Njg2ODUxIiwibGlua
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governments are now to review and identify housing policies and regulations that have resulted in racially disparate impacts, displacement and exclusion, and identify and implement
policies to begin to undo these impacts. These jurisdictions must also identify areas that may be at a higher risk of displacement and develop anti-displacement policies to avoid these
effects. The updates are to be completed during the next periodic update cycle.
In early September, Commerce will be publishing draft guidance on these topics for public review based on feedback provided by an advisory work group of county and city planners from
across the state. The guidance will be available for 30 days for public comment. During the public comment period, Commerce will host an open house to answer questions and hear feedback
and input on the draft guidance. This open house will be 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. Meeting details will be provided on the project website <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6Imhl
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. You may also sign up for updates on the project, including when public draft materials will be available, by entering your email under the “Subscribe” heading on the right hand side
of the project webpage.
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Meet the new Middle Housing Team
A new Middle Housing Team has been created in Growth Management Services to help cities encourage new moderate-density housing options. Such housing is sometimes called “missing middle”
or “middle-scale”, and refers to housing that is in-between the scale of single-family houses and high-density multifamily buildings. Examples include duplexes, triplexes and low-rise
courtyard apartments.
Planning for moderate density housing can lead to increased housing supplies and diversity, something our state has been working hard to improve. While this type of housing is common
in older cities, it has seen little development in recent years.
Join us in welcoming the new team, from left to right: Dave Osaki, Shane Hope and Joe Tovar.
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Dave Osaki <mailto:dave.osaki@commerce.wa.gov> has been involved in local planning for 35 years and was a community development director for Fife, Monroe and Mukilteo. He is responsible
for leading the development and review of addressing disparate impacts (e.g., racial impacts of current housing patterns).
Shane Hope <mailto:shane.hope@commerce.wa.gov> was a planning and community development director for two cities and a former managing director of Growth Management Services at Commerce.
Her role will lead the communication efforts on middle housing.
Joe Tovar <mailto:joe.tovar@commerce.wa.gov> has been a planning director for four cities, including Kirkland and Shoreline, and has been an affiliate planning professor and consultant.
He will lead the development of local code amendment options.
All three professionals have had long careers covering many topics and will spend the next year getting the ball rolling on planning for housing.
To start, the team will assist the 25 cities in central Puget Sound that were awarded Middle Housing grants this summer. The grants and technical support will aid these communities in
updating their comprehensive plans and codes for the 2024 updates.
In addition to providing hands-on assistance to grantee communities, the team will develop best practices, templates and communications materials that can be used for current and future
middle housing planning in communities across the entire state.
Communities can contact the new Middle Housing Technical Team by email:
Disparate impacts lead Dave Osaki: dave.osaki@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:dave.osaki@commerce.wa.gov>
Communications lead Shane Hope: shane.hope@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:shane.hope@commerce.wa.gov>
Technical guidance lead Joe Tovar: joe.tovar@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:joe.tovar@commerce.wa.gov>
Middle Housing assistance
The grants and technical assistance support new requirements <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExMiIsInN1YnNjcm
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exclusion and displacement in housing. All communities planning under the Growth Management Act must address these new requirements as they complete the periodic update of plans and
regulations between 2024 and 2027.
While middle housing is not the solution to all housing needs, it can help increase the overall supply, reduce costs and bend the curve on climate change. Middle housing, along with
higher-density housing, generally has less environmental impacts per person and household than large-lot single-family houses. It also gives people options for housing at a moderate
scale and more attainable price point.
Commerce still has funds available for any communities in King, Kitsap, Pierce or Snohomish counties that are interested in grants funds and technical assistance from the Middle Housing
Team.
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WSDOT Complete Streets
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As part of the 2022 Move Ahead Washington package, the Washington State Legislature passed a new Complete Streets requirement for state transportation projects <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9
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order to improve the safety, mobility and accessibility of state highways, it is the intent of the Legislature that the department must incorporate the principles of complete streets
with facilities that provide street access with all users in mind, including pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation users.”
This new requirement is now in effect, impacting all state transportation projects that start the design phase on or after July 1, 2022 and cost $500,000 or more.
WSDOT’s policies for implementation of the new requirement can be found in the Complete Streets Project Delivery Memo <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc
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Community partnership
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* What is your community's vision for the future form of state transportation facilities in your jurisdiction?
* Is there interest in calming traffic and providing for the needs of all users by redesigning how your current facility functions?
* Or is there interest in maintaining high speeds for vehicle traffic to travel between places while adding separated facilities for people walking and bicycling next to the roadway?
* How do the state transportation facilities fit into the larger multimodal network?
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Short course on local planning
The Short Course on local planning offers an overview of land use planning laws in Washington, an introduction to comprehensive planning and plan implementation under the Growth Management
Act (GMA), and a review of roles in planning and mandatory training on the Open Public Meetings Act for local government officials. All courses are online, free and open to the public.
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Date
Time
Registration
September
Thursday, 9/29
6 - 9 p.m.
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October
Tuesday, 10/25
6 - 9 p.m.
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November
Wednesday, 11/16
1 - 4 p.m.
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Thursday, 12/8
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* SW Planners’ Forum
Thursday, Sept. 15
9 to 11:30 a.m.
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* Eastern Planners’ Forum
Wednesday, Oct. 26
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Registration coming soon
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august 16, 2022
2022 Governor’s Smart Communities Award winners announced
Eight Washington cities recognized for outstanding work in land-use planning and development
OLYMPIA, WA —Eight Washington cities have been named Smart Communities Award winners for 2022. Launched in 2006, the Governor’s Smart Communities Awards <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbW
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program annually recognizes local governments and their partners for exceptional work in implementing the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA) to shape future growth, economic vitality
and quality of life in communities across Washington.
Award winners can serve as models for other communities on solutions to issues of statewide significance including housing shortages, climate resilience and equity in community development.
“With so many good examples of creative and collaborative planning in our state, it is hard to select ‘winners’,” said Commerce Director Lisa Brown. “Local communities are employing
a wide variety of strategies, tools and ingenuity to develop their own unique answers to the challenges of equitable and sustainable growth and economic development.”
The 2022 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards announced today:
SMART VISION AWARDS – for a comprehensive plan, subarea plan or planning policies.
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Hoquiam - Downtown and Olympic Stadium Revitalization Plan is one of two Smart Vision Award winners. Completed in June 2021, the City of Hoquiam developed a strategic, tactical implementation
plan to revitalize the historic downtown and Olympic Stadium, leading to local engagement, new investment and significant increases in downtown accommodations. Shown here is the La
Vogue building, Hoquiam's key commercial building and part of the revitalization project to include a new restaurant, additional commercial space and 20 vacation rental units.
Renton – Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development Subarea Plan also received a Smart Vision Award. It provides a vision and strategies to guide growth and achieve a holistic,
people-oriented mixed-use neighborhood around Sound Transit’s planned bus rapid transit line and transit center. This significant investment will create a true transit hub for the South
King County region and the first step toward realizing a vibrant new district of opportunity.
SMART PARTNERSHIP AWARDS - for a joint public project that implements a comprehensive plan.
Kenmore - Kenmore Public Boathouse project. Rowing is a cultural icon for Kenmore, both for local pride and commercial tourism. The boathouse is a jointly developed project that began
as an advisory committee in 2017, consisting of the city, Northshore School District, Kenmore Community Rowing Club, and the George Pocock Rowing Foundation. Since completion, the district’s
school rowing teams have swelled in numbers and in the first four months of operation, the rowing club has provided programs including low-cost youth summer camps, competitive adult
training and learn-to-row programs at the boathouse.
SMART PROJECT AWARD - for a project implementing a comprehensive plan.
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Bellevue - Bellevue Mobility Implementation Plan (MIP). The plan is a transportation implementation framework developed by the Transportation Commission and approved by the city council
in April 2022. It is designed to accommodate growth and supports the city’s Growth Management Plan, and regional connectivity. Tapping their Capital Investment Program Plan and the
Bellevue Transportation Department general fund, the city was solely responsible for all resources needed to develop the MIP - a great example of integration, advanced planning and
locally driven funding.
Langley - Multi-family Infill Form Based Code. Adopted by the city council in June 2021, this new code is intended to increase alternatives for “missing middle” housing while ensuring
development fits in with Langley’s historic small-town feel and complements regulations in the underlying zoning. Rather than using poorly understood regulations, the intensity or density
of a project is controlled by a combination of building height, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking requirements. Existing infrastructure is being used so the utilities do not have
to be extended, making this a more sustainable form of development as well.
SMART HOUSING STRATEGIES AWARD - for creative plans, policies, programs and/or actions.
Seattle - Affordable Housing on Religious Organization Property planning. In 2020 and 2021, the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development and Office of Housing partnered to
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SMART CLIMATE STRATEGIES AWARD - for plans, policies, programs and/or actions addressing community climate impacts.
Lakewood - 2021 Comprehensive Plan, Energy and Climate Change Chapter. In 2020, Lakewood began proactively developing climate change policies, incentives and voluntary actions, and potential
regulations ahead of state or regional mandates. Leading the way, city staff prepared the document over 12 months using data on city-specific greenhouse gas (GHG) sources and anticipated
climate change effects as it plans for thousands of new residents by 2050. Most new residents will be able to locate in planned new missing middle and higher density housing in the
Downtown and Lakewood Station District subareas. Planning also accounts for thousands of new retail, commercial and industrial jobs.
JUDGES MERIT AWARD - recognizing success in more than one judged category.
The 2022 Judges Merit Award goes to the city of Lakewood for their Lakewood Station District Subarea Plan, Code and Planned Action (LSDS Package). Adoption of the LSDS Package is the
realization of a community vision included in the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan for the subarea since incorporation, as well as the city council’s strategic plan. Prepared between November
2019 and May 2021, it serves as an outstanding example of smart visioning, housing, and equity strategies that other jurisdictions can follow.
The Station District is a racially and ethnically concentrated area of poverty, and a high percentage of households that are cost-burdened. The LSDS package addresses these issues by
supporting more options for low and moderate income housing, a variety of housing types, and aims to prevent economic displacement for existing residents. Since the vision and concept
for the Lakewood Station District had been a longstanding part of Lakewood’s Comprehensive Plan, the city sought updates from the community through multiple formats and in-person meetings.
In addition to being an area of risk for economic displacement, the launch of this project coincided with the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowing this, the city used remote
outreach engagement options to solicit and collect community input. Bilingual social media messages encouraged survey participation as well as a self-guided walk-shop exercise that
asked participants, including children, to walk the subarea and record their impressions. The sheer scope of work and Lakewood’s efforts to engage their community, even amidst a global
pandemic, earned the judge’s praise.
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2022 survey is available for Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax
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History of the local tax
The 2019 Encouraging Investments in Affordable and Supportive Housing Act (RCW 82.14.540 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImhlaXNlbmhvdXJAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbG
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Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax revenues can be used for affordable housing activities benefiting households with incomes at 60% or less of the area median income,
including new construction, acquisition and preservation/rehabilitation. Some jurisdictions use the revenues to provide rent assistance for income-eligible households.
Cities and counties receiving revenue from the Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax must report on the collection and use of those revenues annually. RCW 82.14.540 <https://lnks.gd/l/e
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Reporting activities process for jurisdictions planning under RCW 36.70A.040
Data reporting required
If your jurisdiction inspected any conversion buildings or managed the payment of relocation assistance during calendar year 2021, you must report the data points identified below to
Commerce Policy Coordinator Taylor Webb at taylor.webb@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:taylor.webb@commerce.wa.gov> .
Who must report under the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act?
Jurisdictions planning under RCW 36.70A.040 are subject to report data annually to Commerce under the amended Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA).
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2. The total number of conversion common interest community projects
3. The total number of residential tenants and residential subtenants who receive relocation assistance
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Announcing addendum to the Multi-Family Rental Projects NOFA #MHU-2022-02
08/18/2022
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Addendum to the Multi-Family Rental Projects NOFA #MHU-2022-02
Inflation and gaps in project funding forces diversion of up to $20 million
Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) posted an addendum today detailing their plan to divert funding for new affordable multifamily/rental housing projects to fill gaps in previously
awarded projects. This is due to budget shortages due to cost inflations in labor and materials.
The MHU team estimates there will be $45 million available for awards for this NOFA round following the diversion of the funds.
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Diversion of funds to fill budget gaps
The MHU team is finalizing funding decisions for a $28.9 million gap identified in 21 previously awarded funding requests, and estimates committing $15 million to $20 million to these
projects. We will allocate these gap funds in in coordination with local funders, considering local priorities, fairness and equity.
The MHU is committed to a fair and equitable distribution of available funds with special considerations for local priorities. In addition, Commerce must account for allocations across
its three geographic categories (King County, urban and rural), aiming to meet its statutory requirements to award 30% of funds to rural projects, as well as provide for a geographic
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NOFA #MHU-2022-02.
Estimated funding availability (dollars in millions)
King
Urban
Rural
Total
Target % allocation
35%
35%
30%
100%
2021-23 biennial appropriation
(less 3% admin)
$67.2
$67.2
$57.6
$192
Awarded in 2021
$40.2
$44.1
$27.7
$112
Gap funds awarded to date
$5.6
$5.4
$4.9
$15.9
Estimated additional gap funds
to be awarded (under review)
$8
$8
$2.9
$18.9
Estimated funds available for
awards under this NOFA
$13.4
$9.7
22.1
$45.2
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