Planning Commission Special Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2025 06:00 PM Hybrid - Virtual/In-Person Medina City Hall - Council Chambers 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039

COMMISSION CHAIR | 
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR | 
COMMISSIONERS | Julie Barrett, Laura Bustamante, Li-Tan Hsu, Evonne Lai, Mark Nelson, Brian Pao, Shawn Schubring
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.ELECTIONS

  1. 2.1Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025

3.APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 4.1Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2024
    Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
    Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator

  2. 4.2Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2024
    Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
    Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator

5.ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. 5.1Staff/Commissioners

6.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.

7.DISCUSSION

  1. 7.1Concerns of the Commission

  2. 7.2Approval of the 2025 Planning Commission Calendar of Meetings
    Recommendation: Discussion and adoption
    Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager

  3. 7.3Middle Housing Review
    Recommendation: Discussion
    Staff Contacts: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager; Kirsten Petersen, Senior Project Manager, SCJ Alliance
    Time Estimate: 90 minutes

8.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

Monday, January 20, 2025 – Dr. M.L. King Holiday, City Hall Closed
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – Regular Meeting
Monday, February 17, 2025 – President’s Day Holiday, City Hall Closed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – Regular Meeting