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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 9,
2020
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session on April 9, 2020 in City Council
Chambers at 540 Water Street. Chair Palmer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Karen Anderson, Bob Doyle, Rick Jahnke,
Aislinn Palmer, Paul Rice, and Viki Sonntag with Lois Stanford excused.
Staff members present were Planning Manager Judy Surber, and Deputy City Clerk
Haylie Clement.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 30, 2019
Motion: Rick Jahnke moved to approve the minutes of December 30, 2020. Karen
Anderson seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Gray submitted written comment on recommendations of the Planning
Commission (clerk read the written comment into the record).
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review
Planning Manager Judy Surber briefed the Commission on the Shoreline Master
Program (SMP) periodic review including the scope and process of the review.
Commissioners discussed public participation, the concept of creating a survey and
the desire to review the public engagement plan. The group also discussed the
difference between state mandated and locally initiated amendments. It was
explained that the Planning Commission will be asked to review the strike out and
underline language of each section in batches as they are completed.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
City meetings are only being held on a necessary basis during the pandemic. The
Planning Commission will meet to review SMP amendments once they have been
prepared by staff.
COMMUNICATIONS
There was no communications.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Attest:
. nning ssion Chair
City Clerk's Office
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