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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY
28, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session on January 28, 2021 in the City
Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Chair Diamanti called the meeting to order at
6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Aislinn Diamanti, Bob Doyle, Rick Jahnke,
Paul Rice, Viki Sonntag, and Lois Stanford.
Staff members present were Development Services Director Lance Bailey, and
Deputy City Clerk Haylie Clement.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted without change. It was noted that additional materials for
the new business item were distributed.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no general public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
First Touch on Proposed Housing Related Code Amendment - Zero Lot
Line/Common Wall Construction and Elimination of "Garden Shelter"
provision (PTMC 17.08.020)
Development Services Director Lance Bailey provided an introduction to three
different code amendments beginning with Zero Lot Line/Common Wall
Construction. Commissioners discussed several development scenarios. It was
noted that the zero lot line would only apply to the side yard setbacks.
The proposal to eliminate the "garden shelter" provision was reviewed. It was
explained that the provision has historically been a code enforcement issue. The
Commission discussed situations where the structure would be needed and how
the elimination may cause a negative impact.
Lastly, the group reviewed the proposal to revise the definition of"child care facility"
to include all age groups.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2021. Staff explained
that there will be a second touch on the proposed code amendment at the next
meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Staff provided an update on several housing and development related matters
including the Olycap housing project, preliminary plans for development in the C-II
zone of the subarea plan, and the proposal to implement a pre-approved design for
ADU construction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pa
Attest:
' Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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