Overlake Updates

What's Changing in Overlake?

Overlake is continuing its path to realizing the community's vision as a vibrant center that accommodates efficient growth while preserving single-family neighborhoods. Private and public investments are creating a dynamic place with opportunities for jobs, recreation and housing.

Summary of Overlake changes and policy considerations (Nov 2021)
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Overlake updates in Phase 1 of the Redmond 2050 project (anticipated adopted in mid 2023) include:

Updating the Overlake zoning districts, development regulations, and incentive packages
Rezoning of properties around the light-rail stations
(Light rail will connect the neighborhood to the region beginning in 2023)
Metro Center boundary expansion and related rezoning
Creating a new SEPA Planned Action to complete an area-wide environmental review of growth expected to 2050
Finalizing and adopting of the Overlake South Infrastructure Plan
Updating to the Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Urban Centers Element
Creating an Addendum to the Overlake Neighborhood Plan (and PSRC Centers re-certification)

OVERLAKE DRAFT POLICIES

We developed a first draft of updates to the Urban Centers chapter of the Redmond Comprehensive Plan based on feedback we've heard so far, with updates to growth centers policies applicable city-wide and updating the Overlake Neighborhood policies.

Policy Guide v3
Draft Chapter v3

We've heard from you that:

Enable a future that is equitable and inclusive, sustainable, and resilient;
Maximize the opportunities of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) near the new light-rail stations;
Reduce the number of Land Use and Zoning categories to simplify and streamline development review and approvals;
Remain aware of displacement as growth and development occurs - retaining small businesses is important (particular concern for the ethnic businesses in Overlake Village); and
Need to accommodate families and seniors (housing units, services, and amenities).

Once you've read the draft, please let us know if you think we are on the right track by providing comments to Redmond2050@redmond.gov.

Overlake Code Updates Package:

Code Updates Overview (July 2023)

Due to the size of the Overlake regulations package and the Redmond Zoning Code Rewrite elements that will be going forward with the Overlake Code Package, we have broken them up into three sets of regulations for review and recommendation. The packages will go to public hearing as follows:

Part 1 of 3 – This set, going to public hearing on August 9:

21.04 General Provisions (also part of housing updates)
21.05 Special Districts (new)
21.22 Public Art (new)
21.28 High-Capacity Transit Corridor Preservation (repeal)
21.45 Solid Waste (new)
21.48 Transfer of Development Rights Program
21.50 Transition Overlay Areas
21.76.070.P, Land Use Actions and Decision Criteria (Master Planned Developments)
21.78 Definitions

TECH COMMITTEE RECOMENDATION

Part 2 of 3 – going to public hearing on August 23:

21.12 Overlake Regulations (except incentive program)
21.58.020 Design Standards Introduction, Scope and Authority
21.60.040 Citywide Design Standards
21.62 Urban Center Design Standards

TECH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Part 3 of 3 – public hearing date on December 6:

Comments Summary (thru 2-15-23)

Refining the vision for Overlake

As we start to plan for the future of Redmond, we’re looking at several questions specifically related to the future of Overlake -- to accommodate growth and maximize the benefits of the two new light rail stations. Starting in the summer and fall of 2021, we’ll begin meeting with community members and stakeholders on several issues that will impact this community. Those conversations will include:

Identifying highest and best uses and design standards for properties in close proximity to the light rail stations (What does transit-oriented development (TOD) look like in Redmond?);
Planning TOD areas to ensure equity and inclusion, sustainability, and resiliency (will impact Downtown and Marymoor too);
- What does that look like physically, and what development standards, performance metrics, services/amenities, incentives and/or partnerships are needed to realize that new physical reality?
- What do families need in high-rise living situations?
- How do we ensure equitable outcomes (e.g. so that those with disabilities can truly have access to units in TOD buildings, etc)?
- What kind of neighborhood features are needed for adults with intellectual disabilities? Autism? Etc.
- What would we need to change in our codes to make that happen?
Neighborhood character and preservation of the "international" cultural feel of the area; and
Neighborhood services needed for existing and future residents.

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Code Section	Description
21.04	Update Overlake zoning districts if we make changes (add or replace) (21.04.010)
21.12	Update regulations for Overlake zoning districts (or complete replacement) - lots of outdated sections like 21.12.220
21.20	Update affordable housing regulations (including Overlake references if appropriate)
21.20	Review and potentially update references to Overlake regulations/FAR language (21.20.060.D)
21.28	Update, replace, or relocate regulations for High-Capacity Transit Corridor Preservation (TBD)
21.32	Confirm/update landscape area requirements section (Overlake reference in 040) and update landscape points for Overlake column (table in 060)
21.48	TDR program updates, if needed
21.52	Review and potentially update references to Overlake in the sight distance requirements (040) and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Other Nonmotorized Connections (050)
21.58	Confirm/update language related to Overlake zones and code references/links (020)
21.62	Update Purpose (Urban Centers Standards in 010) and Overlake Village Zones Supplemental Design Standards (030)
21.70	Update Overlake Planned Action section (21.70.110)
21.78	Update definitions related to Overlake (including where Overlake zones are mentioned, like "Transitional Uses"
Appendix 7	Update Overlake Village Street Requirements
Map 12.1	Update Overlake Village Subarea Map
Map 12.2	Update Overlake Village Cross Sections (and adopt Overlake South Infrastructure Plan)
Map 12.3	Update Overlake Feasible Stormwater Sites map
Map 12.4	Confirm/update OBAT setbacks and update map if needed
Map 12.5	Confirm/update OBAT buffers and update map if needed
Map 12.7	Update OBAT Height Limits maps

Overlake Updates

What's Changing in Overlake?

OVERLAKE DRAFT POLICIES

Overlake Code Updates Package:

Refining the vision for Overlake

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