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The Overlake neighborhood's
single-family, residential sub-area Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
will host an open house on November 18th This is an
opportunity for residents and interested citizens to provide input
regarding the development of a neighborhood plan for the year 2030. Members of the CAC,
city staff, and city officials will be present to listen to your
thoughts and to answer questions. Your feedback is an
essential component to neighborhood planning; please stop by on
November 18th from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm at The Clubhouse at The Meadows
-- 6526 156th Place NE, (street parking on 156th Avenue NE and NE
65th Street). A brief presentation
followed by Q&A will take place at 6:30 pm as well.
Additional information,
map, and
parking/site details.
As major events are scheduled, information
will be listed in this location.
Overlake Single-Family, Residential
Area Plan Update and Citizen Advisory Committee Now Underway
The Citizen Advisory Committee for the
single-family, residential areas of the Overlake neighborhood began
work with recognition by the Redmond's Mayor Marchione and the City
Council on April 15th. Thereafter, residents who took part in
a ten-series session of the Neighborhood Citizen Academy will
continue work throughout the year as they and the neighborhood
consider the long-range neighborhood plan. Meetings and
summaries are posted below so that interested residents may attend
meetings, provide comment, and follow the progress of the developing
neighborhood plan Questions and comments may also be sent to
Kimberly Dietz at 425-556-2415 or
kdietz@redmond.gov .
A comment period is provided at the beginning of each meeting.
This is the time during which residents and interested parties may
share their thoughts and suggestions for the CAC. A total of
twenty minutes is provided and may be shared among those interested
in speaking during a meeting. If necessary, additional time
may be allocated at the end of the work portion of the meeting as
well. The CAC will also ask clarifying questions and discuss
the presented items for an additional five minutes following the
"Items from the Audience". Please contact Kimberly Dietz at
425-556-2415 or
kdietz@redmond.gov for additional information or to submit
written comments.
- April 15: Citizen Advisory Committee Recognition, distribution of CAC
materials
- June 10: Citizen Advisory Committee Kickoff Work Meeting
Past Meeting Agenda
- July 1: Considering Redmond's neighborhood trails in the year 2030.
Past Meeting Agenda
- August 12:
Continuation of neighborhood trails and
preliminary discussion of transportation in the year 2030.
Past Meeting Agenda
- September 30:
Completion of discussion of transportation and preliminary
discussion of neighborhood character.
Past Meeting Agenda
- October 28: Parks and
Environment discussion
- November 18: Open House
-- 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Additional
Information and Map
- December: Continued
Environment and
Housing discussion
Meeting summaries of CAC sessions are
listed below in addition to brief descriptions and presentations
that were part of the Neighborhood Citizen Academy that took place
in 2007- early 2008. Additional information may be requested
through Kimberly Dietz, 425-556-2415 or
kdietz@redmond.gov .
June 10: CAC Kickoff
Work Meeting - The CAC kicked off their neighborhood planning
process with a meeting during which staff presented process tools,
planning materials, and sample neighborhood plans. Also
provided was an update of the Overlake Plan for the two southern
sub-areas that include Microsoft, Nintendo, Safeway, and Sears.
Meeting summary
July 1: CAC Work
Meeting - Neighborhood Trails. The CAC considered additions
and improvements to the existing informal and formal trail system
throughout the neighborhood sub-area. The summary describes
some locations where the CAC felt that future connections may be
explored as a way to encourage walking and biking as well as a way
to bring together areas of the neighborhood.
Meeting summary
Neighborhood Citizen Academy
(completed)
September 18:
Introduction and Neighborhood Visioning Exercise - an
introduction
to the neighborhood planning process (pdf format) for upcoming
members of Citizen Advisory Committees and Neighborhood Citizen
Committees. The evening concluded with an independent exercise
in which attendees defined their long-term vision for the
neighborhood. Commonalities included a family-friendly
neighborhood with safe, well-maintained, green-corridors for
bicyclists and pedestrians, alternative modes of transportation
facilities that connect to the Eastside region, a place for the
neighborhood to meet and use in the event of emergencies, utilities
that are underground, as well as many others aspects. A
compiled vision will be available at the October 9th session.
September 25:
Planning 101 and View Corridors - Lori Peckol, manager of Redmond's
Policy Planning division, provided an overview of long-range
planning processes. Included were details of the public input
process as it relates to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community
Development Guide.
Planning 101
(pdf format)
Dianna Broadie, Senior Planner, then shared information related to
the current update process with regards to the City's
Shoreline Master
Program's View Corridor regulations (pdf format). This
item was provided as an informal information session, prior to
upcoming review by Redmond's City officials. To learn more
about Planning Commission's schedule and opportunities to provide
input, please refer to the
Planning Commission agenda or contact Ms. Broadie at
425-556-2414 or
dbroadie@redmond.gov .
October 9:
Community Indicators, Placemaking and Gateways, and the Transfer of
Development Rights program - Jeff Churchill provided an overview of
these programs and opportunities that are available to neighborhoods
and Redmond residents. To learn more, please review the
presentation (pdf
format)
Cathy Beam then followed with a presentation of the City's Critical
Area Ordinance and the Shoreline Master Program. These
presentations may be viewed as well.
Critical Areas
Ordinance and
Shoreline
Master Program (pdf format)
October 23:
Development Review Planning - Amy Keenan introduced the
permitting processes as they related to residential development.
Included were descriptions of the types of permits, review process,
role of reviewers, and appeals. To learn more, please review
the
presentation
(pdf format)
Following, Andy Hail, Redmond's Deputy Fire Chief, shared
information regarding the Fire Department. His presentation
included a brief history, todays standards of service, upcoming
changes, and future expectations.
The Fire Department
(pdf format)
November 13:
Office of Communication and Community Initiatives -- Erika
Vandenbrande, TDM Program Manager, shared a description of the many
programs provided through this department. The OCCI manages
the City's FOCUS magazine, RCTV, design of the City's website, and
transportation management. Please view the
presentation
(pdf format) to learn more.
Kimberly Dietz then shared a brief presentation on Low Impact
Development techniques, including possible goals and implementation
strategies for neighborhoods.
Low Impact Development
for Neighborhood Planning (pdf format)
November 27:
Utilities and Finance -- Scott Thomasson, Engineering Manager of
Water and Wastewater Engineering, presented information describing
the regional and local utility infrastructure for sewer and water
supply. Information, including frequently asked questions,
related to the systems and operations may be found on the
Public
Works Home Page, in the lower right corner under the Utilities
heading. Following Mr. Thomasson's presentation, Kent
Sherburne, Senior Financial Analyst, provided a comprehensive
description of the City's Finance Department.
Presentation of
Redmond Finance (pdf format) Additional information,
including the
current budget,
may also be found on the
Finance
Department and Information Services Home Page.
January 8:
Transportation Planning and Neighborhood Traffic Calming -- Joel
Pfundt, Principal Transportation Planner, and Jeff Palmer,
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Manager, provided a
presentation of the City's
Transportation Master Plan, long range transportation programs
and projects, and details of Redmond's traffic calming program.
Details describing the calming program may be found at
Neighborhood Traffic Calming .
Presentation (pdf format)
January 24:
Human Services and Public Safety Police -- From the City's Planning
Department, Colleen Kelly, Manager of the Human Services division,
spoke with the group about the different services that she and her
staff coordinate. Included were programs to eliminate
homelessness on a regional level, school readiness, and other
community based efforts. To learn more, please view the
presentation
(pdf format) that Ms. Kelly provided. Following,
representatives from Redmond Police including James Bove, Community
Outreach Facilitator, provided information and brochures related to
the variety of services that they provide including recent efforts
to
Stop Road Rage and Aggressive Driving. Mr. Bove
coordinates the city's Block Watch Program and invites interested
residents to contact him at 425-556-2545.
February 5:
Housing -- Sarah Stiteler, Redmond's Housing Planner, providing a
Redmond Housing 101 presentation. Included was information on
the process by which the City's Comprehensive Plan provides for a
long-term housing vision and citywide goals, affordable housing,
cottage housing, different types of infill designs, and demographics
of Redmond and the eastside.
Presentation (pdf
format)
Redmond Officials play a very important role in the update of a
neighborhood plan. To learn more about their scheduled
meetings, please refer to
City
Council Agenda site and the
Planning Commission Agenda site.
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