Woodinville public meetings in 2021

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 31, 2021 minutes, both unanimously. They discussed the City Council's consideration of fully funding the Woodinville Repertory Theater's $10,000 request using LTAC reserves, and voted to provide comments supporting additional funding while noting caution about using reserves. The motion passed 4-1, with one member opposed.

• Approved October 18, 2021 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 31, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved comments to City Council supporting additional funding for Woodinville Repertory Theater (4-1)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is evaluating the design for a new 18-unit mixed-use building at 127th Place NE and NE 173rd Place. The committee will advise the director on whether the project meets commercial design guidelines and considers a request to reduce sidewalk width from eight feet to six feet.

• Proposed 18-unit mixed-use building with 600 square feet of office space
• Request for deviation to reduce sidewalk width from 8 feet to 6 feet
• Provision of a 4-foot permanent public access easement for a future bike lane
• Development includes a 25-stall structured parking garage
• Proposed use of Ceraclad siding, cedar siding, and stone veneer

The Design Review Committee reviewed the Meraki Apartments project (DRA18006) and generally found it consistent with the Commercial Design Standards in Chapter 21.40 WMC. No formal decision was made; the meeting was a review discussion. One committee member dissented on the proposed sidewalk width reduction, advocating for maintaining or increasing sidewalk widths to support pedestrian use.

• No formal decision made; committee generally found proposal consistent with design standards
• Discussed proposed sidewalk width reduction; one member dissented, favoring maintained or increased widths

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved the 2021 meeting minutes as amended and received the 2021 grant funding update. The committee then voted 5-0 to recommend $140,615 in 2022 lodging tax grants to City Council, which is $615 over the $140,000 target. The only reduction was to the Woodinville Repertory Theater's request, cut from $10,000 to $5,000, with the condition that the award is paid only upon completion of their activity. The recommendation will go to City Council on September 21, 2021.

• Approved the September 1, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0).
• Received the 2021 grant funding update (5-0).
• Recommended 2022 funding of $140,615 to City Council, with the Woodinville Repertory Theater award reduced to $5,000 and contingent on activity completion (5-0).
• Approved full requested amounts for Woodinville Arts Alliance ($5,215 total), Woodinville Chamber ($52,950 total), Woodinville Wine Country ($57,300 total), and Woodinville Farmers Market ($20,150).

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee met virtually and discussed the Woodin Creek Village Phase 4 and 5 proposal, including site plan, building design, and three departure requests. The committee felt the proposal met the intent of the modulation requirements and was consistent with the Commercial Design Standards. No formal vote or final decision was recorded; the meeting was an informal review with feedback.

• Discussed the Woodin Creek Village Phase 4 and 5 proposal, including site plan, building orientation, and design.
• Reviewed three departure requests: access from NE 171st Street, ground-floor transparency, and building modulation.
• Determined the proposed building modulation departure meets the stated intent of the requirements.
• Expressed general approval of the project, particularly the commercial component in Phase 2.
• Noted construction for Phase 4 is likely to begin in winter 2021 or spring 2022.
• Concluded the proposal is consistent with the Commercial Design Standards in Chapter 21.40 WMC.

Climate Action Subcommittee

The subcommittee will hold a remote meeting to review previous climate initiatives. The agenda also includes discussions regarding potential short-term projects of interest.

• Discussion of past efforts
• Discussion of short-term projects of interest

The Climate Action Subcommittee met and discussed creating an inventory of past green efforts and potential short-term projects, but took no formal votes or decisions. City Manager Buchanan agreed to work with staff on the inventory and to add a discussion item to the May 18 City Council agenda.

• No formal decisions or votes taken
• City Manager to work with staff on inventory of past green efforts
• City Manager to add discussion item to May 18 City Council agenda

Hearing Examiner (Note: Hearing Examiner Decision in Minutes Column)

This is a procedural agenda for the Woodinville Hearing Examiner meeting on April 29, 2021. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items or decisions detailed in the provided text.

The Woodinville Hearing Examiner approved a preliminary plat to subdivide a 4.71-acre parcel into three single-family residential lots and two critical area tracts at 15252 NE 195th Street. The approval includes conditions to mitigate impacts, such as stormwater management, tree retention, and emergency vehicle access. The decision was made after a remote public hearing on April 29, 2021, with the record left open until April 30 for a resident who could not connect.

• Approved preliminary plat PPA20001 for 3 residential lots and 2 NGPA tracts (unanimous)
• Approved lot size averaging for lots of 31,387, 61,408, and 55,995 sq ft
• Approved panhandle lot design for Lot 3 with conditions
• Required 10% tree retention and compliance with tree-credit requirements
• Required stormwater management per King County Surface Water Design Manual
• Required emergency vehicle turnaround easement on Lot 3
• Required frontage improvements or financial guarantee before final plat
• Approval expires in 5 years unless extended

Climate Action Subcommittee

The Woodinville Climate Action Subcommittee is meeting remotely to develop a scope of work for itself, which will be presented to the City Council for consideration. The agenda contains only this single business item, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Development of Scope for Climate Action Subcommittee for Council Consideration

The Climate Action Subcommittee discussed and drafted a scope for its work, including creating an inventory of city actions, identifying short-term actions, and considering long-term ideas. The group agreed to limit scope to city actions, apply fiscally conservative considerations, and present findings to council for approval. City Manager Buchanan will prepare a staff report for the April 20, 2021 council meeting.

• Drafted mission statement and scope for subcommittee
• Agreed to limit scope to city actions, not citizen mandates
• Decided to present findings to council for conceptual approval
• Directed City Manager to create staff report for April 20 council meeting

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee reviewed the Starbucks project (DRA19013) and generally found it consistent with the Commercial Design Standards in Chapter 21.40 WMC. No formal decision was made; the meeting was informational, with discussion of pedestrian amenities, materials, landscaping, and a requested sidewalk width departure. The committee expressed concerns about drive-thru stacking overflow and emphasized pedestrian safety over aesthetics.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Committee generally found proposal consistent with Commercial Design Standards (Chapter 21.40 WMC)
• Discussed requested departure for required sidewalk width
• Expressed concern about drive-thru stacking overflow in parking lot

Hearing Examiner (Note: Hearing Examiner Decision in Minutes Column)

This is a routine agenda for the Woodinville Hearing Examiner meeting on January 26, 2021. The agenda contains only the standard item 'Agenda' and a reference to meeting materials; no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed. The packet may contain details, but the agenda text itself is procedural boilerplate.

• Agenda item only; no rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed
• Meeting materials packet referenced but not summarized in agenda text

The Woodinville Hearing Examiner recommended that the City Council approve a site-specific rezone of a 4.9-acre property at 13929 NE 190th Street and 18800 Woodinville-Snohomish Road from General Business to Industrial zoning. The recommendation is conditioned on the concurrent or prior approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation to Industrial, and the recommendation expires if that amendment is not approved within two years. The hearing was held remotely on January 26, 2021, and no public comments were received.

• Recommended approval of rezone from General Business to Industrial for 4.9-acre property (Hearing Examiner recommendation)
• Condition: rezone limited to Parcel Nos. 1927300280 and 1972300250
• Condition: requires Comprehensive Plan amendment to Industrial designation within two years, or recommendation becomes null and void
• Issued Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under SEPA, not appealed

Hearing Examiner (Note: Hearing Examiner Decision in Minutes Column)

This is a procedural meeting of the Woodinville Hearing Examiner. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

Hearing Examiner (Note: Hearing Examiner Decision in Minutes Column)

This is a procedural agenda for the Woodinville Hearing Examiner meeting on January 20, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials (a packet), with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be routine or administrative in nature.

• Agenda item: Hearing Examiner Agenda PDF
• Meeting materials: Hearing Examiner Packet PDF

The Woodinville Hearing Examiner approved a reasonable use exception and critical area alteration for a new single-family residence on a 43,332-square-foot property at 136th Avenue NE, entirely covered by a Category II wetland and its buffer. The approval allows construction of a 3,000-square-foot home disturbing 6,000 square feet of wetland buffer, with mitigation including invasive species removal, native plantings, and bonds. Conditions require a Native Growth Protection Area easement, performance and monitoring bonds, and compliance with the approved mitigation plan.

• Approved reasonable use exception from wetland buffer setback (RUP19002)
• Approved critical area alteration for wetland buffer disturbance (CAA19006)
• Approved SEPA determination of nonsignificance (SEP19015)
• Required Native Growth Protection Area easement over critical areas
• Required performance bond at 150% of mitigation cost
• Required maintenance/monitoring bond at 20% of mitigation cost
• Required tree preservation agreement before occupancy
• Approval expires in 2 years unless construction permit issued

Hearing Examiner (Note: Hearing Examiner Decision in Minutes Column)

This is a procedural agenda for the Woodinville Hearing Examiner meeting on January 6, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items or decisions noted. The meeting appears to be routine or administrative in nature.

The Woodinville Hearing Examiner approved the Countrywood preliminary plat, subdividing a 9.41-acre parcel into eight single-family residential lots with associated tracts at 18727 160th Avenue NE. The approval includes conditions to mitigate impacts, such as street improvements, tree retention, and stormwater management. The decision was based on findings that the proposal meets all applicable criteria, with the SEPA determination of nonsignificance not appealed.

• Approved preliminary plat PPA19001 for 8 single-family lots (unanimous, no vote tally recorded)
• Approved with conditions including street improvements to 160th Avenue NE
• Approved with tree retention and planting plan requirements
• Approved with stormwater management per King County Surface Water Design Manual
• Approved with NGPA tract for wetland and buffer preservation
• Approved with school impact fees due prior to final plat approval
• Approved with 5-year expiration of preliminary approval