City Council Committee Agendas

Development Services Committee Joint Meeting with Mount Vernon Planning Commission Minutes September 18, 2024 Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place Councilmember Brocksmith called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Present Mayor Donovan Councilmembers: Beaton, Brocksmith, Carías, Hudson, Molenaar, Tercero, and Vander Stoep Planning Commission: Orr, Johnson, and Hardt Staff: Development Services Director Pratschner, City Clerk Jensen, and Project Manager Boudreau Citizens: 13 1. Approval of August 21, 2024 committee minutes Councilmember Beaton moved to approve the August 21, 2024 committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tercero. Motion passed 6-0. 2. Project Manager Boudreau provided an overview of the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for the Mount Vernon Library Commons. 3. Development Services Monthly Report  Staffing updates  Revenue report  Comprehensive Plan  Project highlights 3. Joint Discussions with Planning Commission a. Land Capacity Analysis. – Otak staff was present to discuss with Council the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan, including the housing needs assessment, requirements, and land capacity analysis. Development Services Committee September 18, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Also discussed was an overview of the process, land use, accessory dwelling unit requirements, lot size requirements, buildable lands, and impact fees. Upcoming discussions will include economic vitality. b. Draft Public Participation Plan – HB 1181. Legislative requirements were reviewed. Community engagement plans were discussed. Suggested forms of outreach include visual and interactive options, online polls, use of QR codes, bilingual documents, interpreters at meetings, online open house, partnering with other groups, agencies and businesses, and more. City of Mount Vernon Master Plan: Downtown and Waterfront Plan - The most recent plan was completed in 2008 is meant to provide up to 20 years of development guidance for public and private investment, re-development of parcels and buildings, new construction, infrastructure, etc. Implementation strategies include the Downtown Floodwall, Parking Garage, design standards, and mixed uses. A proposed planned action area, process, and budget were discussed. The planned action can be put into place with adoption of an ordinance and will assist developers with investment decisions. c. County Wide Planning Policies Planning Commission Recommendations Ms. Pratschner reviewed the previously discussed recommendations in section 1.8 and 1.9 Urban Policies, 4.2 Housing Policy, and general policy items. Council supports recommendations; a resolution incorporating the recommendations will be presented for approval at an upcoming regular city council meeting. d. Manufactured Home Park Zoning Overlays: Comprehensive Plan policy Preservation of Mobile Home parks, Municipal Code Chapter 17.39 Manufacture Home Park District allowed uses, Countywide Planning Policies mobile home park section, and SB 5198 were reviewed. Concerns about space rent in mobile home parks, current zoning and possible solutions were discussed. e. Budget Amendment: Ms. Pratschner proposed changing a currently unfilled full-time Associate Planner position to an Engineering Technician and adding a half-time Associate Planner to gain efficiencies in the department. This change would result in an additional expense to the 2024 budget in the amount of $31,903. 4. Agenda Requests  Discussion and draft resolution approving 1590 Grant awards  Adjust October Development Services Committee start time to 5 p.m. Development Services Committee September 18, 2024 Page 3 of 3 5. Miscellaneous - None Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Submitted by: Becky Jensen