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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY
14, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session on January 14, 2021 in the City
Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Chair Diamanti called the meeting to order at
6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti (Palmer), Bob Doyle, Rick
Jahnke, Paul Rice, Viki Sonntag, and Lois Stanford.
Staff members present were Planning Manager Judy Surber, and Deputy City Clerk
Haylie Clement.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Appoint Chair and Vice Chair.
Chair Diamanti called for nominations of Chair. Aislinn Diamanti was nominated and
elected unanimously by voice vote as Chair.
Lois Stanford was nominated and elected unanimously by voice vote as vice
chairperson.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted without change.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Motion: Rick Jahnke moved to approve the minutes of November 12, 2020. Bob
Doyle seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no general public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review
Planning Manager Judy Surber provided the staff presentation beginning with an
update on public comments received. Several comments received were related to
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aquaculture, requesting that the revisions expand beyond the state mandated
changes. Staff requested input from the Commission about whether staff should
focus solely on the mandated changes or if they should explore additional revisions.
Commissioners expressed support for adding the proposal into the amendments.
Judy Surber summarized the Engage PT survey results. The group discussed
additional revisions including a revision to increase the allowable building height in
the special flood hazard area. The Commission was in agreement with the revision.
Public Comment: Luke Strong-Cvetech from the Jamestown Sklallam Tribe
commented on the community survey, tribal treaty resources and aquaculture.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next scheduled meeting is January 28, 2021.
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Diamanti noted the vacancy in the Commission and encouraged
Commissioners to solicit applicants.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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