Planning Commission
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · June 21, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Planning Commission Contact: Cari Hornbein
360.753.8048
Monday, June 21, 2021 6:30 PM Online and via phone
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Sauerhoff called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.A ROLL CALL
Present: 8 - Chair Candi Millar, Vice Chair Aaron Sauerhoff, Commissioner Paula
Ehlers, Commissioner Rad Cunningham, Commissioner Carole
Richmond, Commissioner Zainab Nejati, Commissioner Tracey Carlos
and Commissioner Greg Quetin
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Tammy Adams
1.B OTHERS PRESENT
Community Planning and Development Staff:
Director Leonard Bauer
Senior Planner Cari Hornbein
Principal Planner Joyce Phillips
Economic Development Director Mike Reid
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A 21-0622 Approval of June 7, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Larry Dzieza spoke.
5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Hornbein and Mr. Bauer made announcements.
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6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A 21-0606 Economic Development Update
Mr. Reid shared a Powerpoint presentation on the Economic Development Update,
including a video prepared by Thurston Strong.
The discussion was completed.
6.B 21-0593 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Briefing
Ms. Phillips shared a Powerpoint presentation regarding 2021 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments.
The information was received.
7. REPORTS
Commissioner Cunningham reported the Department of Commerce is working on
guidance for addressing climate change in Comprehensive Plan updates.
8. OTHER TOPICS
Ms. Hornbein shared information regarding meeting format and requested
Commissioners provide feedback as to their preference for in-person or virtual meetings.
Updated Planning Commission Handbooks will be sent to all Commissioners. She
stated orientation for new Commissioners will be held in July.
Ms. Hornbein noted the Capital Facility Plan process will begin in August.
Vice Chair Sauerhoff invited new Commissioners to introduce themselves and provide
their interest in serving on the Planning Commission; all Commissioners present
participated.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Planning Commission
Contact: Cari Hornbein
360.753.8048
Monday, June 21, 2021 6:30 PM Online and via phone
Register to attend:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X6Z7yF0UQbGudJjEwYGyzg
1. CALL TO ORDER
Estimated time for items 1-5: 20 minutes
1.A ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A 21-0622 Approval of June 7, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Draft Minutes 06072021
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
During this portion of the meeting, citizens may address the Advisory Committee or Commission
regarding items related to City business, including items on the Agenda. In order for the Committee or
Commission to maintain impartiality and the appearance of fairness in upcoming matters and to comply
with the Public Disclosure Law for political campaigns, speakers will not be permitted to make public
comments before the Committee or Commission in these two areas: (1) on agenda items for which the
Committee or Commission either held a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or will hold a Public Hearing
within 45 days, or (2) where the speaker promotes or opposes a candidate for public office or a ballot
measure. Individual comments are limited three (3) minutes or less.
REMOTE MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Live public comment will be taken during the meeting but advance registration is required. The link to
register is at the top of the agenda. You will be given the choice to comment during the registration
process. After you complete the registration form, you will receive a link by email to log onto or call into
Zoom for use at the meeting day and time. If you plan on calling into the meeting, you will need to provide
your phone number at registration so you can be recognized during the meeting. Once connected to the
meeting you will be auto-muted. At the start of the public comment period, the Chair will call participants
by name to speak in the order they signed up. When it is your turn to speak, your microphone will be
unmuted.
5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
This agenda item is also an opportunity for Commissioners to ask staff about City or Planning
Commission business.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
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6.A 21-0606 Economic Development Update
Estimated time: 45 minutes
6.B 21-0593 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Briefing
Attachments: Webpage
Application Materials
Public Comments
Review Response
Estimated time: 45 minutes
7. REPORTS
From Staff, Officers, and Commissioners, and regarding relevant topics.
8. OTHER TOPICS - None
9. ADJOURNMENT
Approximately 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming
Next regular Commission meeting is July 19, 2021. See 'meeting details' in Legistar for list of other
meetings and events related to Commission activities.
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the delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodation for your attendance at the City
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upper right corner of the agenda) at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. For hearing impaired,
please contact us by dialing the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6384.
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