Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 23, 2024 06:00 PM Hybrid-Virtual/In Person

COMMISSION CHAIR |
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR |
COMMISSIONERS | Laura Bustamante, Li-Tan Hsu, Evonne Lai, Mark Nelson, Brian Pao, Shawn Schubring
PLANNING MANAGER | Jonathan G. Kesler
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR | Steve Wilcox
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 January 23rd Planning Commission meeting. Please reference Public Comments for January 23rd 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 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 January 23rd Planning Commission meeting to the Development Services Coordinator at rbennett@medina-wa.gov.

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1.CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

2.ELECTIONS

1. 2.12024 Chair and Vice Chair Elections

• Elections Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)

3.APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. 4.1Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023
   Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
   Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator

• Planning Commission Meeting - Rescheduled Minutes Document.pdf (0.04 MB)

5.ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. 5.1Staff/Commissioners

2. 5.2Introduction of new Planning Manager, Jonathan Kesler, AICP

• Jonathan Kesler Brief Bio.pdf (0.01 MB)

6.AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

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 before 12pm the day of the Planning Commission meeting. Please reference Public Comments for the January 23 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. 7.1Pending Housing Legislation in the State Legislature
   
   

• 7.1 No Attachments.pdf (0.01 MB)

2. 7.22024 Comprehensive Plan Update, Overview for New Members and Current Status
   Recommendation: Discussion and update.
   Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager

   Time Estimate:  30 minutes

• Item 7.2 Comp Plan Overview Memo.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Item 7.2, Exhib 1, Periodic Ck list Medina (Rev 5-23).pdf (0.48 MB)

3. 7.32024 Comprehensive Plan Update, Utilities Element
   Recommendation:  Discussion and direction.
   Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager
   
   Time Estimate:  30 minutes

• Item 7.3 - Utilities Element Memo.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Item 7.3, Exhib 1, Utilities Element.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Item 7.3 - Exhib 2, Elem 8 Utilities Goals & Policies Red-lines.pdf (0.11 MB)

8.ADJOURNMENT

Next regular meeting is Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6:00pm

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, February 27, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - Dark no meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Regular Meeting (6:00 PM)
Tuesday, November 2024 - Regular Meeting cancelled - Special Meeting Date TBD
Tuesday, December 2024 - Regular Meeting cancelled - Special Meeting Date TBD