City Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 HELD VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON AT CITY HALL Planning Commission Members Present: Tom Sahlberg, Jim Baumker, Dg Garcia, Charlie Jencks, and Phil Folyer were in person. Adjunct Member(s) Present: Gene Heuschel and Troy Mullenix Staff Present: Lisa Key, Amy Mullerleile, Kathy Cummings in person and Lance Mueller via Zoom Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call: A quorum of members was present. Absences: Commissioner Mann and Commissioner Robbins were unable to attend. A motion to excuse the commissioners, was made by Commissioner Jencks and seconded by Commissioner Baumker. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Sahlberg asked that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Review of Agenda & Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Jencks motioned to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Commissioner Baumker. The motion was approved unanimously. Commissioner Jencks motioned to approve the March 26th meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Baumker. The motion was approved unanimously. Commissioner Sahlberg asked that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Workshops: Economic Development Element Revised Redlines: Senior Planner Amy Mullerleile, presented the background and the revised redlines to this chapter. She explained that following a reduced economic partnership contract, City Council directed staff to explore new development strategies and services. Feedback was collected from the Commissioners on the redlined draft chapter revisions presented and will be incorporated. Staff will present the initial findings to City Council on May 6th. The draft will be brought back for the Commissioners to review once Council’s direction is clearer. Cultural Resource & History Element Revisions: Associate Planner Lance Mueller, via Zoom, presented the edits made as recommended by the commissioners during the March 12th Planning Commission meeting. Comments and suggestions were discussed throughout this second red- lined chapter overview. Staff will revise language as discussed and bring forward an updated draft for the Planning Commission to review just prior to finalizing the entire draft document. Revised Housing & Community Services Goals & Policies: Director Key started with reclarifying the difference between goals and policies, and presented the revisions as recommended by the commissioners at the March 26th Planning Commission meeting. Discussions and suggestions were ongoing regarding density adjustments within residential Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1|2 April 9, 2025 zones, mixed-use developments within light industrial zones and increased references to childcare access and community support partnerships within the policy areas. Housing & Community Development Updated Element: Director Key provided an overview as to why the housing element has been merged with the community service element and further explained the merged contents within this newly created chapter. Discussion between staff and the commissioners continued with the importance of the strategies for increasing housing availability and affordability as they relate to the changes to state law. She wants to ensure that City Council, as well as the public, are clear as to what strategies are required versus recommended. Citizens Comments: None Secretary’s Report: Director Lisa Key shared that the timeline for the Comprehensive Plan extension to 12/31/2026 is moving forward as it has passed in the Senate and is scheduled on the calendar to go before the House. Extension of time is good for the city as it gives us an opportunity to bring forward the changes made to the Development Code at the same time as the Comprehensive Plan. The additional time also allows for more time, in the event Department of Commerce comes back with any concerns and changes need to be made. The story map for history is being placed on the website and on social media. Lisa, Amy and Lance are starting to prepare materials for community engagement at the Farmers’ Market. The Parks and Recreation Plan is going before the Parks and Arts Commission on Monday and going to the Community Engagement Commission on Wednesday of next week. The Transportation Network Analysis is currently in the data collection process. As soon as a draft is available for the Housing and Community Services chapter, the Commissioners will have the opportunity to review and make any comments. This draft will also be used to develop public engagement materials, and elicit feedback from the public.. The next meeting will include a sign code workshop and an update on what we are doing for public engagement. We may also be able to share the co-housing code amendment. The Comprehensive Plan meeting schedule has again been updated and attached to the Commissioner’s meeting packets. Commissioner Sahlberg asked about a schedule for the Commissioners to participate in public engagement at the Farmers’ market. Director Key stated that there is currently a schedule for staff but that the engagement materials are still being prepared. Commissioner Sahlberg and Director Key agreed that having a staff member and a commissioner participating together is a good idea. The Community Engagement Committee will also be assisting with public engagement. Director Key mentioned that if the Commissioners have ideas on other types of engagement opportunities to please let her know. Commissioner Reports: None Adjournment: Commissioner Folyer motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Garcia. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2|2 April 9, 2025