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Drawing on strong public support for encouraging diversity in housing
choices in Redmond, the City Council adopted the Innovative Housing
Demonstration Program in August 2005. In August 2008, the Council
re-adopted and extended the program for an additional five years, until
2013 (see
Ordinance 2409).
The ordinance provides for a limited number of innovative
demonstration projects, such as cottages, small-lot single-family homes,
and duplexes. In return for the ability to build at higher densities and
have some flexibility in setback and lot coverage regulations,
homebuilders are required to provide superb residential design
compatible with the existing neighborhood, may utilize green development
solutions, and are strongly encouraged to provide an affordability
component.
Residents, home developers, and the entire community can learn more
about Redmond's Innovative Housing program by browsing this set of pages
using the links at the top of this page.
UPDATE MEETING POSTPONED: On November 9,
2009, the applicant for the Idylwood Innovative Housing Proposal
requested the City postpone the meeting of the Innovative Housing Review
Panel which was scheduled for November 18, 2009, until early 2010.
By requesting postponement, the applicant elects to waive his right to
have the meeting convened within the required timeframe as defined by
the Innovative Housing ordinance. The applicant has requested
postponement in order to provide additional time to meet with his
development team to further evaluate the proposed Innovative Housing
project as well as to explore other possible development options.
A new date for the Review Panel meeting has not been selected.
City staff will provide notice of any future meeting of the Innovative
Housing Review Panel three weeks prior to the meeting date. If you
have any questions, please contact Sarah Stiteler, AICP, Senior Planner
at sstiteler@redmond.gov or
425-556-2469.
MEETING POSTPONED: Meeting Notice for Idylwood Innovative
Housing. A meeting of the Innovative Housing Review Panel will be
held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Redmond City Hall, 15670 N.E. 85th Street. The
Review Panel determines if the proposal will be authorized to proceed to
the next level of review. The public is invited to provide written
comments to sstiteler@redmond.gov
as well as oral comments at the Review Panel meeting. all comments
will be submitted to the Review Panel for their consideration.
Idylwood Innovative Housing. In June 2009, Robert Gunther
submitted a proposal in the Viewpoint neighborhood west of Idylwood Park
at 17259 N.E. 36th Street. The project consists of seven detached
homes, along with two accessory dwelling units over garages. On
July 13, 2009, the applicant hosted a neighborhood meeting.
According to the requirements of the Innovative Housing ordinance, the
applicant has 90 days from the date of the Neighborhood Meeting to
consider comments and incorporate any changes into a new project
submittal. A revised site plan was submitted by the applicant on
October 9, 2009.
Rosehill Community Development. In
September 2008, YS Development/Rosehill Heights Development submitted a
nine-home proposal located in the Grass Lawn neighborhood. On January
12, 2009 the Innovative Housing Review Panel voted to allow the
applicant to continue with the technical review process for this
proposal, with conditions. The conditions relate to perimeter setbacks,
orientation of below-grade parking, housing affordability, and home
size. The Review Panel approved its written report on February 5, 2009.
The report and notice of decision are posted on the
Innovative Housing Review Panel's page. Community members will have
additional opportunities to provide feedback on the proposal during the
technical review process.
Bear Creek Cottages. The
proposed Bear Creek Cottages, submitted for review in summer 2007, would
consist of 12 attached single-family homes and two accessory dwelling
units. The proposal is located at 10007 Avondale Road in the Education
Hill neighborhood. The Innovative Housing Review Panel evaluated the
project at a public meeting on January 14, 2008. The Panel authorized
the applicant to submit an application for a preliminary plat. Visit
the Innovative Housing Review Panel's
page for more information.
Sycamore Park.
In late 2006, Steve Burnstead Construction submitted a proposal
under the Innovative Housing program for twelve homes in the
North Redmond neighborhood. The applicant hosted an open
house neighborhood meeting on January 22, 2007. On April
30, 2007, the Innovative Housing Review Panel reviewed this
proposal, concluding that it meets the goals of the program and
should be authorized to submit a subdivision application.
The preliminary plat was approved by the Hearing Examiner in
July 2008. Please visit the
Review Panel's webpage for more information.
For more information about the Innovative Housing program, please
contact Sarah Stiteler at 425-556-2469 or
sstiteler@redmond.gov, or Jeff Churchill at 425-556-2492 or
jchurchill@redmond.gov.
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