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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER
12, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session on November 12, 2020 in the 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 Bob Doyle, Rick Jahnke, Aislinn Palmer, and
Lois Stanford with Karen Anderson excused and Paul Rice, and Viki Sonntag absent.
Staff members present were Planning Manager Judy Surber, and City Clerk Joanna
Sanders.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There were no changes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — AUGUST 27 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Motion: Lois Stanford moved to approve August 27 and September 24, 2020. Rick
Jahnke seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 4-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
OLD BUSINESS
Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review
Senior Planner Judy Surber reviewed the schedule for the plan approval. A
shoreline survey is currently available through November 23 to interested parties as
well as on the City website. Presentations on the processes by the City and County
were recently presented to the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee and
Climate Action Committee (CAC). Sea level rise comments from Local 2020 were
provided to the CAC. Additional comment letters are expected to be forthcoming.
Staff reviewed the draft response to Local 2020 comments and staffs remarks on
the height overlay changes. Ms. Surber reviewed the Ecology checklist and
announced a meeting on sea level rise with Ecology is forthcoming however from
preliminary discussions, it is unlikely the meeting will provide any new information.
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Ms. Surber then led a review of PTMC Chapter 6. Referring to the Special Height
overlay map, she noted staff would request certain clarifications for the height
overlay district as well as provide an improved map.
Responding questions, Ms. Surber noted that the restoration plan referred to in
Chapter 14 of the SMP might be preferred to be a stand-alone document.
At 6:45 p.m., Viki Sonntag joined the meeting.
There being no further questions, Ms. Surber noted she would proceed with her
work toward the timeline.
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Ms. Surber noted that in addition to the tentative agenda items, she is anticipating
having a table of changes for the Commission by December 10.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 p —, '—.
Attest:
PlannirMamission Chai
City Clerk's Office
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