Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2024 06:00 PM Hybrid - Virtual/In-Person Medina City Hall - Council Chambers 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039

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. In accordance with the direction from Governor Inslee, masking and social distancing will be optional for those participating in person. 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 Development 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 Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2024
    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. 6.22024 Comprehensive Plan Update, Initial Comment Review from PSRC, King County and Dept. of Commerce
    Recommendation: Discussion
    Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager; with Dane Jepsen, Associate Planner, LDC Consultants
    Time Estimate: 60 minutes

  3. 6.32024 Comp Plan Update, Dept. of Commerce Presentation on the Housing Element Observations
    Recommendation: Discussion
    Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager; Lexine Long, Dept. of Commerce
    Time Estimate: 30 minutes

  4. 6.5Public Hearing, Amendments to MMC 16.72.030, Non-Admin. Variance Code
    Recommendation: Discussion and Approval
    Staff Contact: Steve Wilcox, Development Services Director and Jennifer Robertson, City Attorney
    Time Estimate: 30 minutes

7.ADJOURNMENT

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.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Special Meeting
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting cancelled - Special Meeting Date TBD
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Regular Meeting cancelled - Special Meeting Date TBD