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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 27, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session on May 27, 2021 in the City Council
Chambers at 540 Water Street. Chair Diamanti called the meeting to order at 6:35
p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Bob Doyle, Rick Jahnke, Aislinn Palmer, and
Viki Sonntag with Paul Rice excused and Lois Stanford absent.
Staff members present were Planning Manager Judy Surber, and Deputy City Clerk
Haylie Clement.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
There was none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no general public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review Status Report
Planning Manager Judy Surber made the staff presentation. A detailed update on
the timeline was provided. Staff is in the process of reviewing preliminary
comments submitted by the Department of Ecology on April 12, 2021. Revisions
continue to be submitted on the Critical Area Ordinance. Recent changes to the
Critical Area Ordinance were reviewed.
Commissioner Stanford joined the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
It was explained that next steps will include SEPA review and a joint public hearing
with the Department of Ecology. Staff anticipates reviewing a draft of the Shoreline
Master Program with the Commission in advance of the hearing.
A comment from the Department of Fish and Wildlife was acknowledged and staff
noted that the comment seems to be intended for the County's periodic review.
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There was no new business.
NEW BUSINESS
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2021.
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Diamanti noted that a new Planning Commission application had been
received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Attest:.
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Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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