Land Use in Redmond - Interpreting the Application Notice of a 43 acre parcel in Redmond.

OPINION : SECOND IN A SERIES: In spite of the current weakened state of our local real estate market, the City's Land Use Neighborhood Map reveals continued development of large scale residential projects in our neighborhoods. Below, is edited example of a land use application for a 43 acre parcel currently under review. Mr. John Baumann, proponent, has applied to build 142 homes, 8 duplexes, and 77 cottages on 4.66 acres of this large parcel in North Redmond. The parcel is zoned R-4.

Disclaimer: City Land Use Notices are "wonkish" so to help you read it, I've abbreviated and edited this Notice and highlighted important information in red and personal annotations in brown. At this time, you may still participate in the review process of this Project. For a list of other Applications under review visit: http://redmond.gov/cityservices/landuseapps.asp

LAND USE NEIGHBORHOOD MAP: Click for comprehensive breakdown of all land use projects by Neighborhood

PROJECT NAME: GREYSTONE MANOR PRD
PROPONENT (owner, agent and/or developer) : BAUMANN JOHN, HEARTLAND SIGNATURE HOMES, Woodinville, WA.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION DATE: 04/17/2009
COMMENTS DUE DATE: 05/08/09 (Don't be mislead -- It's still not to late to send comments or sign up for to participate in Public Meetings, Appeals, and Mailing List Updates for this project)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
SUBDIVISION AND CONSTRUCTION OF 142 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, 8 DUPLEXES, 77 COTTAGES WITH
ASSOCIATED ROADS, UTILITIES, OPEN SPACE AND FRONTAGE
IMPROVEMENTS ON 4.66 ACRES OF LAND. Total parcel size is 43.66 acres. Zoned R4

THE APPLICATION INCLUDES THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD)FILE NUMBER L090100 (The City is doing away with PRD permitting, so am not sure why this project has one.)

PROJECT LOCATION: NE 116TH ST & 159TH AVE NE .
APPLICATION DATE: 03/30/2009
SIZE OF SUBJECT AREA IN ACRES: 43.66 acres SQ. FT: 19,018,300
ZONING: R4
Single-Family Urban

A Public Hearing is required, however a date has yet to be determined. A Public Hearing Notice will be sent in the future. If you are interested in participating in this Project it's best you email the project planner, Asma Jeelani ajeelani@redmond.gov right away to get on the Mailing list. Or contact sfischer@redmond.gov

REQUIRED PERMITS:
Binding Site Plan Building Permit(s)/Misc. Public Works Preliminary Plat (The Hearing Examiner (land use lawyer) makes this Plat Decision - It is the most important Decision to participate in to improve the Project).
Planned Residential Development (City council makes this Decision)

REQUIRED STUDIES:
Geologic Hazard Report, Stormwater Report, Stream Reconnaissance
Traffic Analysis, Tree Health Assessment, Wetland Study
Wildlife Study, SEPA Environmental Checklist

APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: Comments are accepted up until close of public hearing. In addition, persons who want to be informed of future actions or would like to become a party of record on this proposal should provide their name and address to the project planner. The final decision on this proposal may be appealed according to the City appeal provisions specified in Section 20F, Administration and Procedures. To be put on the mailing list for information on Public Hearing and Meeting dates for this project call or email the City project planner, Asma Jeelani ajeelani@redmond.gov with your comments, name and address. Submit written comments or Email to Ms. Ajeelani to be added as a legal "Party of Record". Being a Party of Record will entitle you to be on the Mailing List, participate in all Hearing Meetings, some Community Meetings, and Appeals. Your participation may help to improve the project outcome.

The project planner, Asma Jeelani, may be reached at 425-556-2443, or e-mail ajeelani@redmond.gov. Principal Planner Steve Fischer sfischer@redmond.gov may also be of assistance. Refer to: FILE NUMBER: L090099 PERMIT TYPE: Planning Type III, Preliminary Plat.

Greystone Manor Vicinity Map; Notice of Application; (the source of this entry)
The Process Flow Chart - helps you understand the Project Review steps and identify when you can participate.
Initial submittal 03/30/2009 of the Site Plan Map
Initial submittal 03/30/2009 of the tree Preservation Plan Map
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Public Notice Posting Requirements
Yellow Public Notice Signs: The City provides public notice signs to applicants within two weeks of application submittal. Applicants are responsible for posting these signs on-site. This link provides detail regarding these posting requirements. The yellow signs are used mainly for Notice of Application, SEPA decisions, and Hearing Notices.
Large White Sign : For applications requiring public hearings, an applicant is required to obtain a sign from a vendor and install it on-site. These signs (4x8 feet) are larger than the yellow signs. The applicant is responsible for installing the sign at least two weeks before a hearing.

An Affidavit of Posting is required from the applicant.

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