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Staff briefs commission on state requirements for station‑area small‑area plans
Summary
Staff summarized state law that requires jurisdictions to prepare small‑area plans around proposed bus rapid transit (quarter‑mile) or light‑rail (half‑mile) stations and noted that the requirement could affect future planning for Linden’s 700 North corridor if regional transit stations are sited nearby.
Staff provided a planning update on regional transportation scenarios and state law requirements for station‑area small‑area plans. The presentation outlined that if a bus rapid transit (BRT) station is sited in or near Linden, state law requires a small‑area plan covering a quarter‑mile radius; if light rail is sited, the required plan covers a half‑mile radius. Staff said those plans must address affordable housing and other station‑area objectives; the legislature is funding much of the planning work but local jurisdictions must prepare the plans if a station is established.
Commissioners were advised to consider these planning obligations as they review the 700‑North corridor and Linden Village policy updates; staff will circulate links and examples of other cities’ station‑area plans for reference.
