Planning Commission Tuesday, March 03, 2026 06:00 PM City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE

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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

APPROVE MINUTES

• 1.MOTION: Approve February 4, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented. 

• Planning Commission Minutes Document (2).pdf (0.21 MB)

PUBLIC HEARINGS
This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in-person are asked to complete a Speaker Form and submit it to City Staff. Speakers attending virtually should send a request to speak with this information to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Speakers should limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Any comments made after the public hearing is closed will not be considered by the Planning Commission and will not be included as part of the formal record for this matter as the item will have been voted on and the item formally closed by the Commission.

• 2.Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 9 – Land Use:
  9.103 Definitions
  9.104 Administration and Enforcement
  9.105 Nonconformities
  9.106 General Development Standards
  9.107 Specific Development Standards

  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of draft Ordinance amendment No. 1725, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to recommend City Council approve draft Ordinance amendment No. 1725, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, as presented.

• Planning Commission Staff Report.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Draft Ordinance 1725.pdf (0.79 MB)
• 1519006.pdf (0.29 MB)

• 3.Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 4300 Central Avenue from Commercial and Park to Transit Oriented Development

  MOTION: Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-018, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Motion to recommend the adoption of Resolution 2026-018, a resolution for City Council approval of the proposed land use designation of the properties at 4300 Central Avenue to Transit Oriented Development.

• Planning Report - Comprehensive Plan Amendment 4300 Central Ave.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Draft Resolution_2026-018.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 4300 Central Avenue NE FLU.pdf (4.70 MB)
• 1519811.pdf (0.28 MB)
• 4300 Central Avenue Amendment Survey Comments.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Email Comments.pdf (0.03 MB)

OTHER BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT