Chalk Line Magazine July/August 2016

Chalk Line July/August 2016

MAGAZINE

LOCAL PLANNING, Making a Difference!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

AUCTION UPDATE

HOME BUYER WANTS WHAT IS TAHC?

CONTENT FEATURES

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MESSAGE FROM THE 2016 OMB PRESIDENT Page 5

MEMBER TO MEMBER DEALS PAGE 8-9 AUCTION SUCCESS-TAKE A MOMENT TO REVIEW THE SUCCESSES OF THE 2016 AUCTION.

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COVER PHOTO 2016 OMB Auction crowd participating in the live bidding!

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Upcoming Events

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Amenities Home Buyers Want

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Page 10

GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL PLANNING BUILDING & IMPACT FEE CHART Page 12

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS HIGHLIGHTS Page 13

WHAT IS TAHC?

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NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS

Interested in sharing your expertise, opinions or comments with Chalk Line readers?

Please contact Angela White at angela@omb.org or (360) 754-0912 to discuss the opportunity to write content for Chalk Line.

July/August 2016

Looking Ahead-Meetings and Events July 14 at 4:00 pm - Beer With a Builder Pints and Quarts Barn

August 9 at 4:30 pm - Board of Directors Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office

July 19 at 4:00 pm - Associates Council meeting (this committee sets policy for OMB events) Olympia Master Builders Office

August 16 at 4:00 pm - Associates Council meeting (this committee sets policy for OMB events) Olympia Master Builders Office

July 21 at 6:00 pm - Member Appreciation Night Tacoma Rainiers July 27 at 12:00 pm - Building Officials meeting Olympia Master Builders Office August 9 at 4:00 pm - Executive Committee meeting Olympia Master Builders Office

August 25 at 4:00 pm - Government Affairs Committee meeting Olympia Master Builders Office August 27-28 from 11:00 am 5:00 pm - Tour of Homes Scattered Site Event-visit omb. org for details

August 17 at 4:00 pm - The Affordable Housing Council Olympia Master Builders August 19 from 4:00 pm10:00 pm - Chefs on Tour Scattered Site Event-visit omb. org for details August 20-21 from 11:00 am 5:00 pm - Tour of Homes Scattered Site Event-visit omb. org for details

Meetings and Events are subject to change.

For more details on these upcoming OMB events, go to www.omb.org.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Ins and Outs of a Local Planning Commission

Mike Auderer PRESIDENT

Q: What made you decide to apply to be a Planning Commissioner for the City of Olympia?

A: I wanted to contribute to my community and my industry in a positive way. I don’t ever want to be a person that complains about the way things are but never takes action.

Q: How hard was the application process?

A: It was a two-page question and answer form. I was then interviewed by a panel that included council members.

Q: What was the first thought you had when you found out you had been selected?

I was really excited and surprised.

But for me it’s mostly just excitement to have the opportunity to serve and have a voice in the decision making process.

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Q: What is one thing you have learned since you have been on the City of Olympia’s Planning Commission?

meetings and the reading and prep work I have to do to prepare for each meeting. It’s worth it though because I am very aware of what is going on in the City and I am able to help shape the future.

A: It’s something I have known, but it’s become very apparent during my time on the Planning Commission; the public has a lot of opinions but most people aren’t willing to participate in the public process. I hear a lot of people complain about the City of Olympia but we, the Planning Commission, the City Council and the staff aren’t making the decisions on our own.

Input from the citizens of Olympia is very important in the process and we need to be hearing from everyone.

Q: What would your message about participation to the membership be?

Q: How do you see your participation making a difference?

A: For me I think it is important to have our industry represented. I think that it’s a great choice to have a representative, whether it is me or someone else, at the table that is not only a citizen but a business owner helping shape the future of Olympia. It’s also great that I have an understanding of what and how codes affect the building and remodeling process.

Q: What has the time commitment been?

A: I am not going to lie; it’s about a 20 hour a month commitment.

This includes the twice monthly

A: Show up or shut up. Not everyone has the time to commit to actually sitting on a commission or council but I still want to see you at meetings when the issues affect your business or life! I would also encourage you to contact me if you have constructive ideas on ways we could Improve our City. I am not interested in blame fests though.

Constructive ideas and quality conversations only.

I also want to share that the City has a great amount of information available on their website. You can see the agendas for upcoming meetings and you can listen to past meetings if you’re interested in what went in to making a decision.

There’s no reason you shouldn’t know what’s going on too. The City’s website is olympiawa.gov.

Chalk Line Official Publication of the Olympia Master Builders 1211 State Avenue NE, Olympia WA 98506 Phone: (360) 754-0912 www.omb.org

The Olympia Master Builders is a professional trade association representing 450 member companies located in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific Counties. Our members come from all sectors of the building trades and are committed to “building strong communities, one home at a time.”

Executive Committee

President Mike Auderer First Vice President Ron Deering Treasurer Stuart Drebick Associate Vice President Debbi Boyd Second Associate Vice President Kim Asay Secretary Jon Jones Immediate Past President John McKinlay Builder at Large Karen McClennen

Builder Directors Scott Bergford, Janine Ezzell, Andy Gruhn, Erik Jensen, John Johnson, Jennifer McDonald

Associate Directors Holly Constantine, Jeff Klingburg, Becky Rieger, Rusty Ruiz

Legal Counsel

What’s New at OMB?

MEMBER TO MEMBER Deals!

Advertise YOUR Member to Member Deals With OMB! OMB is launching a member to member deals page which will give members the opportunity to promote a special on products or services to other OMB members. The special page will be located on the OMB website and the page will be promoted to members through Chalk Talk, OMB’s electronic newsletter that goes out twice monthly, and on Facebook.

For $60 a month you will have your logo on the OMB website with a brief description of the special you would like to offer OMB members!

This will be a great way to reach out to members and promote your business!

Contact Amanda at amanda@omb.org or (360) 754-0912 to sign up today!

Jay Goldstein

National Directors Mike Auderer, Bob Kagy, Karen McClennen

State Directors Tina Allen, Mike Auderer, Debbi Boyd, Ron Deering, Stuart Drebick, Janine Ezzell, Karen McClennen, John McKinlay, Bob Kagy, Becky Rieger

Grays Harbor Chapter

President Harv Lillegard Associate Vice President Rusty Ruiz Secretary Bob Smith

Lewis County Chapter

President Erik Jensen First Vice President John Johnson Assoc. Vice President Becky Rieger Secretary Rick Borovec Builder Director Patrick Toby Associate Directors Jason Kunz

Mason County Chapter

President Andrew Spear Associate Vice President Julie Nichols Secretary/Treasurer Patty Tupper

South Pacific County Chapter President Steve Waltemate

Are you an Olympia Master Builders member who doesn’t qualify for the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) Health Insurance Program? o, If s B e M O Choic h t t l e Heacan meeds! r ne you

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Association Staff

Executive Officer Troy Nichols Communications DIrector Angela White Membership Marketing Coordinator Amanda Cassman Events Director Brianna Bedell Government Affairs Director Joshua Deal

OMB is not a licensed insurance agency and cannot provide benefit details or advice on which health plan will meet our members needs the best. All insurance plans offered through the OMB Health Choice program are provided through a licensed agent.

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MEMBER APPRECIATION

To thank our dedicated members, OMB is throwing a

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT at Cheney Stadium!

$20 VIP TICKETS! Includes BBQ food, beer, wine, and unlimited soda and water.

NIGHT! THURSDAY, JULY 21

Tacoma Rainier’s Game, Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, WA Game Starts at 7:05 pm, gates open at 6:00 pm!

T-shirt included with each ticket! Treat your employees or your family! Kids welcome! Kids under three are free!

Ten ticket maximum per company.

Tickets went fast last year, get yours today!

Sponsored by: Visit omb.org or call the office at (360) 754-0912 for a registration form.

$30 per person Tickets on sale July 18 Scattered Site Event 4 pm to 10 pm w w w. o m b . o r g f o r d e t a i l s .

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST OMB CHEFS ON TOUR! A VIP Night for the Tour of Homes - Chefs on Tour gives you a chance to see select homes before they open to the public the next day. Mix and mingle with food and libations, while you get the exclusive opportunity to meet the Builder and the Chef!

2016 Olympia Master Builders Golf Tournament Friday, September 16, 2016 9:00 am tee off

Riverside Golf Club | 1451 NW Airport Road Chehalis, WA You don’t want to miss this event! Put it on your calendar today and watch Chalk Talk and omb.org for more information!

Do you want to sponsor? Contact OMB at amanda@omb.org or (360) 754-0912 for sponsorship opportunities including hole sponsorships.

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Friday, AUGUST 19

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

OMB HAS HAD A GREAT YEAR SO FAR - WITH MORE TO COME! pulling off a huge event like this; fortunately, the staff here at OMB is the best in the business, and it showed. This year’s Show did a great job of showcasing our fantastic members and our industry to the public, and we’re already looking forward to next year.

Troy Nichols EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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eing the Executive Officer of the Olympia Master Builders has many exceptional benefits – working on behalf of great members who work hard providing jobs and tax revenue in our five-county area, having an impact on the policy issues that matter most, and getting to form strong working relationships with individuals and organizations who do so much to improve our community, just to name a few.

But probably one of the most satisfying elements of this job is seeing our staff’s hard work pay off, whether it’s a successful event, benefit program, or government affairs strategy. And let me tell you, 2016 has been a banner year so far for all three!

Our 2016 Housing Summit was a tremendous success, with strong attendance and a lot of participation by local elected officials and candidates for public office. Once again we focused like a laser on the issues that matter most to the local housing market – labor shortages, challenges with available housing inventory and developable land, and a difficult regulatory environment. And while the local housing market is hot right now, there are some dark clouds on the horizon, all the more reason to get involved!

OMB’s 2016 BIG Home and Garden Show was, quite literally, the biggest show ever! We set new records for attendance and for the total number of vendors participating this year. You will never know how much work goes into

We also had a fun time at our OMB Auction in June. If you haven’t been to an OMB Auction in a while, it’s time to plug back in! This event has become a light-hearted, casual affair where we focus on having a good time, all while raising money for two important causes: our scholarship program and our government affairs efforts!

Other OMB events continue to impress – whether it’s our “Beer With a Builder” gatherings, our lively General Membership Meeting lunches, or our very valuable Quarterly Building Official meetings, OMB has something for everyone, so be sure to take full advantage of your membership!

On the benefits side, the Building Industry Association of Washington’s R.O.I.I. program continues to roll along, and this year was the third in a row where the average workers’ compensation premium rebate exceeded 39 percent! This year, OMB members received nearly $1.2 MILLION in workers’ comp rebate checks, so if you are eligible for this program and haven’t signed up yet, what are you waiting for? You’ll enjoy a safer workplace, and when you do have an injury, the fantastic claims management staff at BIAW will personally manage your claim.

If you’re still not convinced, just do the math – wouldn’t it be nice to get back 39 percent of your L&I premium you pay every year?

We scored a major victory this spring when the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board confirmed what we’ve known all along – that Thurston County’s interim permitting process for Mazama Pocket Gopher habitat violated the Growth Management Act. For those of you who don’t know, the commissioners serving on the Hearings Board are political appointees who rarely see things our way, so getting a victory

in this forum is a big deal. Unfortunately, rather than invalidating the interim process, the Board put the county on a “compliance schedule” for November and the county doesn’t seem to be taking the ruling all that seriously, so the next stop for us will be in Lewis County Superior Court. Stay tuned!

Next up for OMB is our Membership Appreciation Night with the Tacoma Rainiers on Thursday, July 21st. This new event was such a big hit last year – we quickly sold out all 185 tickets – that we moved to a different party deck this year that seats 250. Tickets are on sale for $20, so get yours now! The purpose of this event is to celebrate our members with a fun night at the ballpark – no formal agenda, just good company, and I look forward to seeing you there!

We also have our Tour of Homes set for August 20-21 and 27-28, and we already have several quality projects committed to the event this year. And I’m very excited about our new event – “Chefs on Tour” – that will be sure to liven up this cornerstone event. Builders are partnering up with local restaurants to showcase their Tour project along with local cuisine on Friday, August 19th. Tickets will go on sale soon, so be sure to participate in this inaugural event.

Our annual OMB Golf Tournament will be moving this year to the Riverside Golf Club in Lewis County, and we’re excited about the new venue. Not only is it an opportunity to show our great Lewis County members some love, but it will also bring a whole new group of participants to the event!

Add to all of this the Tour of Homes Awards Banquet in October and the OMB Christmas Party in December, I couldn’t be more excited for the rest of 2016.

Again, if you haven’t joined us for a while, at any one or all of the events listed above, please do! And bring a friend!

I couldn’t be more proud of our Association this year, and I’m very excited that the best is yet to come.

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Thank you donors!

Acme Fuel Adroit Contractors, Inc. Amal Joury B&R Flooring America BIAW Bob Kagy Cabinets By Trivonna Capitol City Golf Club Charlie’s Safari Family Fun Concern for Animals Dan’s Mobile Detail Debbi Boyd DermaMedical Spa DeTray Family Enterprises Dickey’s Remodel & Repair Dirty Dave’s Pizza Parlor Doubletree by Hilton Dunamis Interiors, Inc. Elite Cleaning of WA, Inc. Emma’s Grill House EMP Museum Environmental Design, LLC Friend of Olympia Master Builders Gateway Rotary Goldstein Law Office Great Floors Growler Garage Hands on Children’s Museum Harmon Brewery - the HUB Hawks Prairie Rotary Heritage Bank Holly Constantine Hotel Murano Hung Right Doors LLC 8 • Chalk Line

Jaime Herrera Beutler, U.S. Representative WA, 3rd Congressional District Jason Munoz Jensen Hall Construction John Erwin Remodeling John Johnson John McKinlay Karen McClennen KAYO 96.9 L.G. Isaacson CO. Lacey Firefighter Charity Lifespan Construction Lift-Master Linda Mosier-Vaudt Lonestar Salon Lucky Eagle Casino M&K Town Store Mark Shaffer Michelle Lord MIXX 96.1 Modern Trendz Salon & Spa Mosier-Vaudt Consulting Naberly Nicholson & Associates O Bee Credit Union O Bee Credit Union/Tami Hale Olympia Federal Savings Olympia Overhead Doors Olympia’s KGY 95.3 and 96.9 KAYO Country OMB OMB Lewis County Chapter Pacific Grill Pacific Stone and Floor

Panowicz Jewelers Paslode Phillips Burgess PLLC Pro-build Providence St. Peters Foundation Qualstar Credit Union Quinault Beach Resort and Casino Ricardo’s Restaurant Rodney Soto of Anytime Fitness Rusty Ruiz Sea Glass Fine Art Photography Seattle Seahawks Seattle Sounders FC Skin Fitness A Boutique Spa Southgate Fence, Inc. Starr Shores State Representative Andrew Barkis State Representative Drew MacEwen State Representative J.T. Wilcox State Representative Richard DeBolt Stefanie Brooks Interior Design Stormans Strategy Insurance Brokers Stuart Drebick Sunrise Hair Design Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma Rainiers TAGS Awards & Specialties The Beauty Boutique

The Olympian The Washington Center for the Performing Arts Three Magnets Brewing Co. Thurston County Chamber Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza Troy Nichols Truteam (Gale Contractor Services) Tugboat Annies Tumwater Anytime Fitness Umpqua Bank Woodland Park Zoo

2016 Auction Greek Week Queens: Debbi Boyd, Naberly.com Janine Ezzell, Chicago Title 2016 Auction Pledges: Christina Janis, Epic Realty-Rob Rice Homes Amal Joury, Goldstein Law Office, PLLC Michelle Lord, Olympia Federal Savings Karen McClennen, The Olympian Linda Mosier-Vaudt, Mosier-Vaudt Consulting

AUCTION SUCCESS!

Top Left (Left Page): Starla Kylonnen and Glenda Drebick visiting during the Auction.

Top Left: Erik Jensen of Jensen Hall Construction, Inc. and Debbi Boyd of Naberly.com go over notes prior to the scholarship portion of the night!

Top Right: Auction guests check out the great silent auction items.

Bottom Left: The Auction Committee procured several awesome items for the 2016 “It’s All Greek to Me” Auction.

Bottom Right: Get the bidding started! Guests enjoying the live auction and dinner!

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Get Involved With Local Planning!

quently than the city council or county commission. Because they make so many crucial decisions that affect our industry, it is important that builders and contractors are actively involved in the planning commission process.

The amount of state mandated considerations that must flow through local planning commissions is staggering: Joshua Bruce Deal GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

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• The Planning Commission Act allows municipalities to engage in public planning after the establishment of a local planning commission through which all regulatory land use rules flow.

• The Subdivision Act dictates subdivision regulations that provide procedures and standards for approval of land divisions and platting.

• The Shoreline Management Act governs all land within 200 feet of water bodies and requires localities to adopt Shoreline Master Plans governing development within these areas of the jurisdiction.

• The State Environmental Policy Act requires an environmental review process involving the identification and evaluation of environmental impacts, reasonable alternatives that would mitigate adverse impacts, and the development of mitigation measures to reduce possible impacts.

hen thinking about local government decisions, you • The Planning Enabling Act, primarlikely picture your elected county commissioners or city council. ily directed at counties, provides a specific statutory framework that While some of the work done However, almost all local land use integrates planning with zoning, within planning commissions is and planning decisions on the local platting, and other specific land use in private executive session, the level are first vetted by local planregulations. vast majority of their meetings are ning commissions. While the elected bodies do have final authority, “Working with federal, state, tribal and local regulations can be overwhelming the work and adfor members of the public and planning commissioners alike. As a planning visement of the citizen planning commissioner, I have to do my homework in order to offer my best judgement commission is which policies would work in Mason County. By collaborating with state agencies, given great deferlocal planners, builders, and residents we can take restrictive policies and hard ence within counto understand regulations and make them more effective and user friendly for cil chambers.

the public. We want and need development in Mason County and it’s my job to ensure we are making the regulatory and permitting process fairer and more flexible. Our future depends on it.”

- Kevin Shutty, Mason County Planning Commissioner

Washington State law allows municipalities to engage in public planning after the establishment of a local planning commission through which all regulatory land use rules flow. The terms must be staggered so that the entire commission does not turnover in a single year. These appointed citizen groups usually have more hours of meetings than all other boards and commissions combined and will sometimes even meet more fre-

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• The Growth Management Act requires municipalities to create a comprehensive plan addressing 14 specified goals, including “Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock.”

open and available to the public.

Consider getting involved by either attending meetings or seeking an appointment to your local planning commission. Without an understanding of building issues on these commissions, the changes they make could adversely affect housing availability and affordability in your area.

Three Amenities Topping Home Buyers Wish Lists boomers have very little interest in these kid-focused recreation areas.

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references in home styles and features have evolved significantly over the years. But even though the wants and needs of home buyers vary widely among different demographics, a majority of buyers – regardless of their age – are looking for similar community amenities.

A recent study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders shows which community characteristics are the most sought after. The study, Housing Preferences of the Baby Boomer Generation, captured the opinions of more than 4,300 recent and prospective home buyers and compared the wants of baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) to those of seniors (born before 1946), Gen-Xers (born 1965 to 1979), and millennials (born after 1979).

Though the priority rankings vary slightly between generations, the study reveals these different age groups actually have very similar

tastes. Among the top four mostwanted amenities, three were the same for every age group: A community that is: •

typically suburban,

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close to parks, and

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has access to walking trails.

All of the groups – except millennials – ranked “close proximity to retail space” in their top four. Millennials, instead, chose playgrounds as their fourth-mostwanted community amenity. (GenXers ranked playgrounds at No. 8.)

The other most desirable community amenities listed by all of the age groups included: a swimming pool, lake access and an exercise room.

When comparing the groups’ lists of their top eight amenities, only two items varied: •

Outdoor maintenance service – Apparently, the younger two generations prefer to do their own yard work.

Paul McClain of Remax Parkside Affiliates, lead sales agent for the Village at Mill Pond, was excited to hear that these priorities are still holding true. McClain has been involved with the Village of Mill Pond since the land purchase. He shared that they have strategically built in all of these qualities, and more, as part of their neighborhood village. Their research showed that local people want the same amenities as these national stats show.

In addition to community amenities, the survey identified many other items, including preferences in home size and layout. Sixty-four percent of all prospective buyers said they want a single-story home, but that figure is largely driven by seniors and baby boomers. Less than half of Gen Xers and barely a third of millennials are interested in single-story living.

Across all generations, however, the majority of consumers can agree on at least one thing: Lugging laundry up and down stairs is a hassle. Most say they want the laundry room on the first floor.

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Government Affairs

HIGHLIGHTS

Olympia Master Builders (OMB) is currently working on and/or monitoring many issues related to the building industry.

HERE ARE A FEW RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:

City of Tumwater

The Affordable Housing Council

Tumwater Begins Impact Fee Deferral Program – In June, the Tumwater City Council voted to implement an impact fee deferral process for single-family detached and attached residential construction. This process is required by all municipalities by September of this year under ESB 5923 passed by the state legislature last year.

The Affordable Housing Council Discusses 2016 Races – Trustees of The Affordable Housing Council (TAHC), the political action committee of Olympia Master Builders, have convened twice over the past several months in order to discuss the municipal candidates who responded to questionaries on policy issues affecting the housing industry in the OMB area. They also prepared recommendations for the Washington Affordable Housing Committee, the BIAW political action committee, regarding state legislative races within Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Mason Counties. If you are interested in becoming a TAHC Trustee, contact the OMB Office at (360) 754-0912.

For an enrollment fee, this program will allow builders to pay all impact fees either prior to final inspection or within 18 months from permit issuance for his or her first 20 homes built within the City of Tumwater. OMB testified in support of the measure and has worked with the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to make sure the success of this program is documented. If you feel this program would benefit your business, consider getting involved. Contact the City of Tumwater to find out more information.

See page 13 for more information.

To get more involved in the OMB Government Affairs Program, contact Joshua Deal at joshua@omb.org or (360) 754-0912.

City of Olympia Olympia Publishes Low Impact Development Code – In May, the City of Olympia released the latest drafts for the the Low Impact Development code that is now being considered by the Olympia City Council.

Low impact development (LID) is an approach to land development that works with nature to manage rainwater as close to where it falls as possible that is mandatory for all Washington municipalities to adopt by the end of 2016. In practice, LID includes structural practices such as permeable pavements, green roofs, bioretention and rain gardens, as well as LID development principles like maximum impervious surface standards and native vegetation requirements.

Adopting these state required standards will have a substantial effect on all construction activity in the City of Olympia. OMB staff have submitted substantial written and oral comment on the standards through the Planning Commission and at our January Government Affairs Committee meeting. The City has responded positively to these comments - increasing the low threshold for requiring a grading permit and reducing the stringent slope standards within the initial draft. Visit the City’s Low Impact Development website and for the latest draft at www.olympiawa.gov/lidcodes.

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Get Involved With The Affordable Housing Council Today!

The Affordable Housing Council (TAHC) is a nonpartisan political action committee. The goal of TAHC is to help elect and re-elect pro-housing and pro-business candidates to local government offices. This is done through endorsements and financial support.

Why is this important to you and your business?

Local elected officials are tasked with making important decisions on regulations, taxes, impact fees, permit fees, property rights, and many other items that affect housing affordability. Having elected officials in office who understand the positive effect the housing industry has on the community and the economy helps prevent unnecessary regulation and thwarts the constant desire to increase fees for a quick fix to budget shortfalls.

Which political party does TAHC support?

Neither. TAHC supports candidates irrespective of party affiliation. We’ve recently endorsed Democratic, Republican and Independent candidates for local office. Candidates are judged strictly on their support of housing related issues, based on their voting record or their answers to TAHC’s candidate questionnaire.

How is TAHC funded?

OMB members and other community members make contributions to TAHC. If you notice, as part of your dues, there is a request for a $40 voluntary contribution. This money goes directly to TAHC.

Where does the money go?

All funds collected for TAHC will be used to support endorsed candidates and ballot measures. Contributions do NOT pay for other expenses, such as overhead or administrative costs.

How can you get involved?

A $40 voluntary annual contribution along with your membership dues makes you a TAHC Member. TAHC Members are welcome to attend meetings which are set to discuss the local candidate pool, review candidate questionnaires, and interview candidates.

TAHC members discuss which candidates should ultimately be endorsed and which campaigns should receive financial support.

A $125 annual contribution along with your dues, makes you a TAHC Trustee. Only TAHC Trustees are eligible to vote on which candidates to endorse and which campaigns to support financially. (If you have already contributed $40 to TAHC you would only need to contribute the additional $85 to become a Trustee.)

Together we speak with a louder voice!

Yes, I want to get involved! Please contact me!

Company Name:

Contact Name:

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Welcome New Members Joined April-May 2016

DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER TODAY! Big Rock Construction Thomas Baxter 2915 29th Ave SW, Ste. A Tumwater, W.A. 98512 360-753-8733 thomas@bigrockbuilds.com Spike: Tina Allen Budget Blinds of Lacey Amber Koebberling 17103 Lake Point Dr SW, Yelm, W.A. 98597 360-259-7276 akoebberling@budgetblinds. com Spike: Mike Auderer High Definition Homes Kellen Mangan 1626 Amethyst ST SE Olympia, W.A. 98501 (360) 464-5358 kellen@hdhomeswa.com Spike: Rob Rice

Kifer Construction Charles Kifer 710 F Street, Centralia, W.A. 98531 (360) 807-4140 chuck@kifer construction.org Spike: Holly Constantine

Mike McGimpsey Construction Mike McGimpsey 2305 Tandem Ct SE Olympia, W.A. 98501 (360) 290-4815 mjmcgimpsey@hotmail.com Spike: Holly Constantine

U.S. Bank Vickie Robello- Hultberg 402 So. Capitol Way Olympia, W.A. 98501 (360) 239-7338 vickie.robellohultberg@ usbank.com Spike: Debbi Boyd

McLees Automotive Repair Brian McLees 5130 Boston Harbor Rd NE Olympia, W.A. 98506 (360) 943-5099 mcleesautomotives @comcast.net Spike: John McKinlay

Mint Landscaping Joshua McCarty 6602 Sierra Dr SE Lacey, W.A. 98503 360-507-8616 josh@mintlandscapes.com Spike: Scottiejo McNulty

Washington Water Services Susan Hull Po Box 336 Gig Harbor, W.A. 98335 (877) 408-4060 shull@wawater.com Spike: Debbi Boyd

Metrie Ron Johnson 2200 140th Avenue E. Suite 600 Sumner W.A. 98390 (360) 357-3466 ron.johnson@metrie.com Spike: Mike Auderer

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