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

• MeetingMinutesDocument.pdf (0.24 MB)

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

• Item 6.2 - Medina Comp Plan Initial Comment Review - PC Memo_20240906.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Ex 1_WDFW Medina Draft Comp Plan Comments_7-3-24.pdf (0.79 MB)
• Ex 2_PSRC Medina Draft Comp Plan Comments_7-18-24.pdf (0.52 MB)
• Ex 3_Commerce Medina Draft Comp Plan Comments_8-1-24.pdf (0.77 MB)
• Ex 4_PSP Medina Draft Comp Plan Comments_8-14-24.pdf (0.65 MB)
• Ex 5_KCAHC Medina Draft Comp Plan Comments_8-23-24.pdf (0.68 MB)

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

• Item 6.3 Memo on Commerce Input on Comp Plan.pdf (0.06 MB)

4. 6.4Tree Management Code Amendments

   Recommendation:  Approve

   Staff Contact:  Steven R. Wilcox, Development Services Director

• Staff Report Agenda Item 6.4.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Exhibit 1 Existing Ch.16.52 Tree Managment Code.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Exhibit 2 Draft Ordinance - MMC 16.52 Tree Management Code with Changes Highlighted.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Exhibit 3 Draft Ordinance - MMC 16.52 Tree Management Code Changes Underlined.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Exhibit 4 Six Short-Term Solutions 1-23-23.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Exhibit 5 Arborists Tree Code PowerPoint Presentation 1-23-23.pdf (0.69 MB)
• Exhibit 6 Comparison of Fines.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Exhibit 7 Agenda Bill January 23, 2023.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Exhibit 8 Fine Examples September 2023 Council PowerPoint.pdf (0.46 MB)

5. 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

• Staff Report Agenda Item 6.5.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Exhibit 1 Council Agenda Bill 4-2-24.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Exhibit 2 Draft Ordinance.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Exhibit 3 MMC 16.72.030.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Exhibit 4 Draft Ordinance Highlighted Changes .pdf (0.03 MB)

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