Planning Commission
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · August 2, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Planning Commission Contact: Cari Hornbein
360.753.8048
Monday, August 2, 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: 9 - Chair Candi Millar, Vice Chair Aaron Sauerhoff, Commissioner Paula
Ehlers, Commissioner Tammy Adams, Commissioner Rad
Cunningham, Commissioner Carole Richmond, Commissioner Zainab
Nejati, Commissioner Tracey Carlos and Commissioner Greg Quetin
1.B OTHERS PRESENT
Community Planning and Development Staff:
Senior Planner Cari Hornbein
Principal Planner Joyce Phillips
Planning and Engineering Manager Tim Smith
Port of Olympia Applicant Lisa Parks
Thomas Architecture Studio Applicant Representative Amos Callender
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A 21-0754 Approval of July 19, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment received from John Newman.
5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Hornbein made announcements.
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6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A 21-0748 Recreational Vehicle Parks in the Urban Waterfront Zoning District -
Recommendation
Ms. Hornbein shared a Powerpoint presentation regarding the recommendation for
recreational vehicle parks in the Urban Zoning District.
Commissioner Cunningham moved, seconded by Chair Millar, to deny the
proposed amendments and the Planning Commission will submit a letter to
City Council providing context and findings for their recommendation. The
motion passed unanimously.
6.B 21-0708 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Public Hearing
Ms. Phillips shared a Powerpoint presentation regarding the 2021 Annual
Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
Vice Chair Sauerhoff opened the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m.
The following people spoke: Larry Dzieza, Robert Vadas Jr., Debra Jaqua, Lisa
Nezwazky, Lisa Riner, Maria Ruth, Jim Lazar, Karen Messmer, Judy Bardin, J.J. Lindsay,
Michael Ruth, Helen Wheatley, Walter Jorgensen, and Tamara Lindner.
Vice Chair Sauerhoff closed the Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m.
The hearing was held and closed.
7. REPORTS
Ms. Hornbein reported on agenda items for the August 16 and September 20 Planning
Commission meetings.
8. OTHER TOPICS- Development Update
Mr. Smith shared a Powerpoint presentation on development activity.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 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, August 2, 2021 6:30 PM Online and via phone:
Register to attend:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g9zK-X6pSo6xCWjjyrB7pQ
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 21-0754 Approval of July 19, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 07192021 Minutes_Draft
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
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5. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
This agenda item is also an opportunity for Commissioners to ask staff about City or Planning
Commission business.
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6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A 21-0748 Recreational Vehicle Parks in the Urban Waterfront Zoning District -
Recommendation
Attachments: July 19, 2021 Meeting Packet.pdf
OMC 18.06 - Table 6.01.pdf
Email to OPC with Links to Resources.pdf
Link to Shoreline Master Program.pdf
OMC 18.20.620, Table 6.1.pdf
Shoreline Environments Map.pdf
Link to Comprehensive Plan
Link to Downtown Strategy.pdf
Updated Public Comments.pdf
Estimated time: 45 minutes
6.B 21-0708 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Public Hearing
Attachments: Webpage with full application materials
Staff Proposed Amendments
Character Discussion
Review Criteria Responses
Public Comments
Estimated time: 60 minutes
7. REPORTS
8. OTHER TOPICS- Development Update
Estimated time: 20 minutes
9. ADJOURNMENT
Approximately 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming
Next regular Commission meeting is August 16, 2021. See ‘meeting details’ in Legistar for list of other
meetings and events related to Commission activities.
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