Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2025 06:00 PM Hybrid-Virtual/In Person

COMMISSION CHAIR | Laura Bustamante
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR | Shawn Schubring
COMMISSIONERS | Julie Barrett, Li-Tan Hsu, Evonne Lai, Mark Nelson, Brian Pao
PLANNING MANAGER | Jonathan Kesler
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR | Rebecca Bennett

Hybrid Meeting Participation

The Medina Planning Commission has moved to hybrid meetings, offering both in-person and online meeting participation. Individuals who are participating online and wish to speak live can register their request with the Development Services Coordinator at 425.233.6414 or email rbennett@medina-wa.gov and leave a message before 2PM on the day of the Planning Commission meeting. The Development Services Coordinator will call on you by name or telephone number when it is your turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comments and will be asked to stop when you reach the 3-minute limit. The city will also accept written comments. Any written comments must be submitted by 2 PM on the day of the Planning Commission meeting to the Devleopment Services Coordinator at rbennett@medina-wa.gov.

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1.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

2.APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 3.1Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2025
    Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
    Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator

4.ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. 4.1Staff/Commissioners

5.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Individuals wishing to speak live during the Virtual Planning Commission meeting will need to register their request with the Development Services Coordinator, Rebecca Bennett, via email (rbennett@medina-wa.gov) or by leaving a message at 425.233.6414 by 2pm the day of the Planning Commission meeting. Please reference Public Comments for the Planning Commission meeting on your correspondence. The Development Services Coordinator will call on you by name or telephone number when it is your turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comment and will be asked to stop when you reach the 3-minute limit.

6.DISCUSSION

  1. 6.1Concerns of the Commission

  2. 6.2Middle Housing Review
    Recommendation: Discussion
    Staff Contacts: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager; Kirsten Petersen, Senior Project Manager, SCJ Alliance
    Time Estimate: 30 minutes

  3. 6.3Proposed Unit Lot Subdivision/Zero Lot Line Ordinance
    Recommendation: Discussion
    Staff Contacts: Jennifer S. Robertson, Esq., Inslee Best, Attorneys at Law
    Time Estimate: 30 minutes

  4. 6.4Upcoming Topics in 2025
    Recommendation: Discussion
    Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager
    Time Estimate: 30 minutes

7.ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting is the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Planning Commission meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 PM, unless otherwise specified.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (425) 233-6410 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

REMAINING 2025 CALENDAR:

Monday, February 17, 2025 - Presidents' Day - City Hall Closed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Monday, May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day - City Hall Closed
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (due to the holiday) - Special Meeting
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - Juneteenth - City Hall Closed
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Independence Day - City Hall Closed
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Dark, No Meeting
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day - City Hall Closed
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veterans Day - City Hall Closed
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (3rd Tuesday) - Special Meeting
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Holiday - City Hall Closed
Friday, November 28, 2025 - Day After Thanksgiving Holiday - City Hall Closed
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (3rd Tuesday) - Special Meeting
Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day - City Hall Closed