Update on R1 Zoning and Development Status Wood Trails - Montevallo Concerned Neighbors of Wellington October 25,

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Agenda n Welcome and Introductions n Overview and Background of Proposed Developments n Review of the Application Process - Overview of CNW Activities n Status Report on the EIS - From DEIS (Draft) to FEIS (Final) –FEIS Comment Opportunities –Appeals, Hearings and Legal Support Needed for Success n Call to Action--What YOU can do n Moratorium - Sustainable Development Study - Citizen Advisory Panel Report n City Staff Changes Update n Questions/discussion

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington R-4 Density?

NE 195th NE 198th NE 201st NE 202nd 156th Ave NE Wood Trails Montevallo Wood-Duvall Rd 1996 Photograph

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington CNW Milestones n Initial CNW Meeting – May 4, 2004 n City Required EIS (First ever) - Aug 2004 n Public Scoping Meeting (135 attendees); CNW Presentation n Web Site – – March 2005www.Wellington-Neighborhood.org n CNW Board meets with City Mgt to express concerns – March 2005 n Waiting and Wondering about Status of EIS… n CNW Community Meeting – Tonight! n DEIS Issued for Public Comment - November 1 ? n Notice of Decision - Preliminary Plat approval and zone change recommendation – June 2006? n City Council Approves Zoning Change by Ordinance – June 30, 2006? Potential Timeline

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Strategy Forward n Target the Re-Zone - R1 - WMC Resolution 093 n Adequacy of EIS – Insufficient Study – Alternatives, Soil Stability, Stormwater, Access, Transportation deficiencies, Mitigation n Hire technical experts (engineers) for potential testimony n Scrutinize Council Candidates

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Developer’s Application Process/Timeline n 120 day process per state law n Applications includes: –Preliminary Plat –SEPA Checklist –Zone Change n City accepted application as complete on July 9, day clock started n Notice of Application dated July 19 th n SEPA Determination of Significance – October 11, 2004 – 120 day clock stopped at day 32 n Public Scoping Meeting – October 28, 2004 – Preparation of EIS began n Today – Nearly 2 years later – Clock still stopped

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Complete SEPA Determination DS = EIS City Process/Timeline 1. Draft EIS 2. Public Comment 3. Appeal 4. Final EIS Public Hearing Consolidated Plats Amend Zoning Map Hearing Examiner approves Plats - Council approves Zoning

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington City Process (continued) City Council Involvement

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington What We Expect in the Next 90 Days n City issues FEIS and Notice of Public Hearing – 10 day Comment Period n CNW Review and comments on FEIS n City Prepares Staff Report – Recommendation to Hearing Examiner n CNW Appeals FEIS n Issue Goes Before Hearing Examiner –Expert Testimony Delivered

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Potential Outcomes n FEIS Approved; R4 zoning goes into play

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington What YOU can do to help n Vote - Upcoming Elections n 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 n Communicate with Neighbors - Spread the Word n Attend Monday night City Council meetings n Volunteer with the CNW team n Provide Public Comments to FEIS when it is issued

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington R1 Moratorium and Citizen’s Advisory Panel Update

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington City Staff Changes n Planning Desk head retired (Dick Fredlund) n City Manager moved on (Pete Rose) n City Assistant moving on

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Questions/Discussion n Show your $$ Support Tonight n Keep updated at Neighborhood.org n Introduce Neighbors to CNW Reminders:

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Concerned Neighbors of Wellington

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Woodinville Vision Statement City’s Comprehensive Plan n 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.

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Applicant’s Goal Start Site Construction Summer 2006

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Likely DEIS Contents n Alternatives –Applicants Proposal –No-Action (R1) –Condo/Townhouse –Access from below or other n Adverse Impacts to the existing environment (for each Alternative) n Mitigation Measures (reduce or eliminate adverse impacts) –Traffic calming –Wetland / Habitat replacement –Surface and Stormwater control –Construction disruption –Active Park / Open Space

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington DEIS Comments n Written Comments n Oral Comments – Public Hearing n Be Clear, Concise and Organized n Be Specific n Suggest Reasonable Alternatives and Mitigation n SEPA Guidance and Information –

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Post-EIS Process n Public Hearing – Hearing Examiner ($$$) –Consolidated Hearing –Approval of Re-Zone to R-4 (Map Amendment) –Approval of Both Plats n Appeal Hearing Examiner Decisions ($$) –City Council Closed Hearing –No New Evidence n Legal Options ($$$$$)

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Objective n Report on CNW activities, successes and financial status n Report status of DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) n Present Potential Next Steps n Information Exchange

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington WMC n (2) Use of this zone is appropriate in residential areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan as follows: n (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;

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington You make the CALL: n March 22 nd meeting with City mgt. to express our concerns about oversight of EIS and communication….. Our concerns were dismissed – City had everything under control…..

Concerned Neighbors of Wellington Our Objective n 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.