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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 24,
2022
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session on February 24, 2022 in the City Council
Chambers at 540 Water Street. Vice Chair Lois Stanford called the meeting to order at 6:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Samantha Bair Jones, Robert Doyle, Rick Jahnke,
Neil Nelson, Viki Sonntag, and Lois Stanford.
Staff members present were Planning Manager Judy Surber, and Deputy City Clerk Haylie
Clement.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Vice Chair Stanford called for nominations of Chair. Lois Stanford was nominated and
elected unanimously by voice vote as Chair.
Rick Jahnke was nominated and elected unanimously by voice vote as vice chairperson.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted with the addition of a new business item regarding the process
for meetings.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 25, MARCH 25, AND MAY 27, 2021
The minutes of February 25, 2021 were unanimously approved with the following
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A minor correction was made to the March 25, 2021 minutes. It was requested
that approval of the minutes be postponed until after clarification is provided under the new
business item on process.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no general public comment.
There was no old business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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Introductions
Commissioners each provided introductions.
Planning Commission - Development Services Department Roles and Workplan
Planning Manager Judy Surber provided the staff presentation explaining both the
Commission and Department roles. A summary of housing and development activity was
provided. The Development Services Department workplan was also reviewed.
Workplan Development
Judy Surber presented the workplan development forms. Commissioners
discussed correspondence around developing the 2022 Workplan. It was noted that the
letter distributed to Advisory Board Chairs in June of 2021 would be included in the next
meeting packet.
The Evans Vista project zoning was discussed as well as the timing of SEPA review for
zoning code amendments, scheduling of the tent encampment code provisions, and
changes in the housing element of the Growth Management Act.
Review of Basic Processes (Votes, Meeting Notes, and Meeting Record)
Questions were raised regarding meeting notes and how the votes are brought forward
to Council during their review of proposed code amendments. It was explained that the
official record of the Planning Commission recommendation is the Findings and
Conclusions document that is reviewed and approved as part of the public hearing
process. Staff also recognized the need to produce meeting minutes in a more timely
manner. It was further explained that in an instance of a split vote, two or more members
may request a minority report. Staff agreed to distribute the Planning Commission Rules
of Procedure.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2022.
There were no communications.
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Attest:
Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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