ROCHESTER & GRAND MOUND PLANNING ROCHESTER SUBAREA PLAN (1996)

GRAND MOUND URBAN GROWTH AREA SUBAREA PLAN (1996)

UPDATE

Shannon Shula. Associate PlannerPLANNING COMMISSION – SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

ROCHESTER & GRAND MOUND SUBAREAS

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1996 Grand Mound (UGA) Subarea Plan - Update Continuing in 2020

Additional studies & analysis are needed for:

Existing water & sewer capacities

Maple Lane proposal

Applicant initiated Land Use changes

Within UGA (3 applicants)

Outside UGA (2 applicants)

ROCHESTER

Strike through of the 1996 plan

Many of the plan elements are covered in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use

Housing

Critical Areas

Transportation

Land use component has changed due to the Growth Management Act Amendments and the Variety of Rural Densities

GMA AMENDMENTS & VARIETY OF RURAL DENSITIESGMA Amendments

1997 - Sought to give further definition to the concept of "rural" and added definitions for "rural character," "rural development," and "rural governmental services."

2005 - Provided further detail about what should be included in rural elements of a comprehensive plan:

Land uses that are compatible with the rural character… and provide for a variety of rural densities

Including guidelines for limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRD), and

other land use options for rural economic development.

Variety of Rural Densities Ruling (2008)

Comprehensive Plan (2004) did not provide for a variety of rural densities, contained urban growth areas that were too large, and did not properly classify agricultural lands.

Plan did not comply with the Act because it failed to establish a variety of rural densities, the urban growth areas contained 38 percent more acres than projected demand required through 2025

Ordered the county to make further revisions to ensure that urban densities are not permitted in rural areas, and

Areas of more intensive development are designated per the GMA's standards for Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development (LAMIRDs)

ROCHESTER - ZONING

1996 2019

ROCHESTER – POPULATION FORECAST

1996 2019

ROCHESTER SUBAREA PLAN

Options:

1. Does Rochester still need a Subarea Plan?

2. Leave plan as provided – Update demographics & relevant maps

3. Option #2 with Components of Main Street Rochester Multimodal Action Plan

OPTION #1 – DO WE NEED A SUBAREA PLAN?ELEMENT 1996 SUBAREA PLAN 2019 UPDATE

Land Use • Mixed-use zoning designation (MDR) allows for a range of housing densities from 1-6 units per acre.

• “Split-density” zoning based on the availability of water & sewer.

• Predominately residential with agricultural activities.

Chapter 2 – Land Use (and Rural Elements)B. RURAL AREA DESIGNATIONS The purpose of rural areas as defined by the County in compliance with the GMA is: • To support the rural aspects of Thurston County. • To protect areas with environmental constraints and preserve and buffer natural

resource areas of agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, mineral deposits and fish and wildlife habitats from encroachment by or irreversible conversion to more intense uses.

• To allow low intensity residential uses which do not require a high level of public services and facilities.

• To protect and promote natural resource-based industries. • To protect “rural character” as defined in RCW 36.70A.030(14) as “the patterns of

land use and development established by a county in the rural element of its comprehensive plan:

Existing Land Use Categories

• Rural Residential/ Resource 1 Unit per 5 Acres (RRR1/5) • Medium Density Residential 1-6 Units per Acre (MDR1-6/1)• Long-Term Agriculture (LTA)• Long-Term Forestry (LTF)• Public Preserves (PP)

• Long Term Agriculture (LTA)• Residential LAMIRD 1 Unit per 1 Acre (RL1/1)• Rural Residential Resource 1 Unit per 5 Acres (RRR1/5)• Rural 1 Unit per 20 Acres (R1/20)• Public Parks Trails and Preserves (PP)• Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC)• Rural Commercial (RCC)• Rural Resource Industrial (RRI)**MDR no longer exists

OPTION #1ELEMENT 1996 SUBAREA PLAN 2019 UPDATE

Environmentally Sensitive Areas

• Critical aquifer recharge

• Wetlands

• Fish and wildlife habitat areas

• Floodplains

• Geologically hazardous areas

Chapter 9 - Environment, Recreation & Open SpaceGOAL 7: IDENTIFY AND PROTECT IMPORTANT GREENSPACES USEFUL FOR RECREATION, TRAILS, WATER RESOURCE PROTECTION OR WHICH CONTAIN IMPORTANT WILDLIFE HABITATS.

OBJECTIVE 2: Protection Options - Use a variety of protection options in order to protect the greatest number of priority greenspaces.

GOAL 3: PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL HEALTH OF LAKES, WETLANDS, RIVERS, STREAMS, AND PUGET SOUND.

OBJECTIVE 1: To manage surface water in a manner that will protect or improve the quality of water sustaining human use, wildlife, and aquatic life.

GOAL 5: PROTECT, CONSERVE, AND ENHANCE THE ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS OF IMPORTANT FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PLANT HABITATS.

OBJECTIVE: Identify important fish, wildlife, and plant habitats and develop strategies for protecting or restoring important habitats, particularly if they are at risk of significant degradation.

GOAL 4: PROTECT LIFE AND STRUCTURES FROM FLOOD HAZARDS AND RETAIN THE FLOOD STORAGE, TRANSMISSION CAPACITY, AND HABITAT VALUE OF FLOODPLAINS.

OBJECTIVE: To provide the highest degree of flood protection at the least cost.GOAL 1: MINIMIZE THE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM LANDSLIDE, EARTHQUAKE, VOLCANIC, OR OTHER GEOLOGICAL EVENTS, AND MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE LAND USE IMPACTS ON GEOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS.

OBJECTIVE: To designate and manage geologic hazard areas to avoid loss of life and damage to structures by guiding development away from geologic hazard areas and by regulating uses and activities that occur within or near such areas in a manner that minimizes the potential for damage or loss of life.

OPTION #1ELEMENT 1996 SUBAREA PLAN 2019 UPDATE

Capital Facilities • Sewer & Water systems

• Public Safety

• Parks & Recreation

• Schools

Chapter 6 – Capital FacilitiesB. SOLID WASTED. WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS

Chapter 7 – UtilitiesIV. COUNTY-OWNED/OPERATED UTILITIES

A. SOLID WASTEC. WATER AND SEWER

Chapter 6 – Capital FacilitiesChapter 2 - Land Use, Public Parks, Trails and PreservesComprehensive Plan for Parks and RecreationChapter 6 – Capital FacilitiesREGIONAL PARKS, TRAILS, OPEN SPACES, AND PRESERVESChapter 6 – Capital FacilitiesGOAL 2: PROVIDE SAFE AND CONVENIENT ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. Rochester School District Strategic Plan

Groundwater Quality, Future Sewer and Water Improvements

• Groundwater & Sewer Demand Chapter 9 – Environment, Recreation & Open SpaceC. Water Resources – Water Quality

Transportation • Traffic Volumes Chapter 6 – Capital FacilitiesE. TRANSPORTATION

OPTION #1ELEMENT 1996 SUBAREA PLAN 2019 UPDATE

Population and Socioeconomic Characteristics

• Population estimates Chapter 2 – Land UseIII. POPULATION AND GROWTH TRENDS* Update population and housing forecast for subarea

Housing • Housing forecast Chapter 4 – HousingGOAL 1: ENOUGH HOUSING SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO MEET THE HOUSING NEEDS OF THE EXISTING AND PROJECTED POPULATION OF THE COUNTY INCLUDING RENTAL AND PURCHASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL INCOME LEVELS.

OBJECTIVE A: Adequate residential land is available to meet existing and projected housing needs for all income levels.

Planning for Growth • Growth & Spatial Relationships Chapter 1 - Introduction

Alternative Land Use Scenarios

• Obsolete No longer relevant due to the Variety of Rural Densities

Final Land Use Plan • Obsolete Chapter 2 – Land Use (and Rural Elements)B. RURAL AREA DESIGNATIONS

GOALS • Preservation of rural character, agricultural uses, and sensitive environments as keys to quality of life, and economic diversity as well as environmental and human health.

• Support of the economic health of the Subarea by designating areas for adequate future residential and commercial expansion and support continuation of agricultural pursuits to promote economic diversity.

Chapter 2 – Land UseGOAL 1: TO PROVIDE FOR RURAL AREAS THAT:• MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE BALANCE BETWEEN HUMAN USES

AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PROTECT RURAL CHARACTER

OBJECTIVE A: Rural Land Use and Activities

OPTION #1

ELEMENT 1996 SUBAREA PLAN 2019 UPDATE

GOALS • Preservation of rural character, agricultural uses, and sensitive environments as keys to quality of life, and economic diversity as well as environmental and human health.

• Support of the economic health of the Subarea by designating areas for adequate future residential and commercial expansion and support continuation of agricultural pursuits to promote economic diversity.

• Preservation of rural character, agricultural uses and open spaces while promoting economic diversity in the community core of Rochester.

OPTION #2 – LEAVE PLAN AS PROVIDED

Document submitted for review – strikethrough of 1996 plan with:

Update demographics for population, housing, school enrollment

Current zoning map

OPTION #3 – # 2 W/ COMPONENTS OF MAIN STREET ROCHESTER

OPTION #3