Planning and Community Development Committee

Snohomish County Council Planning and Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes Nate Nehring, Committee Chair Megan Dunn, Committee Vice-Chair Committee Members: Stephanie Wright, Sam Low, Jared Mead Ryan Countryman, Senior Legislative Analyst Russell Wiita, Legislative Aide Debbie Eco, Clerk of the Council Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:30 AM Jackson Board Room & Remote Meeting PRESENT: Committee Chair Nehring Committee Vice-Chair Dunn Committee Member Wright (not present) Committee Member Low Committee Member Mead (remote) Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Amber Piona, Planning & Development Services David Killingstad, Planning & Development Services Debbie Eco, Clerk of the Council CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Nehring called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. and provided instructions for those wishing to provide public comment remotely via Zoom. ROLL CALL: The clerk called the roll and stated that four members were present. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no persons present wishing to provide public comment. Page 1 of 3 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes April 05, 2022 Development Committee ACTION ITEMS: Action Items 1 & 2, Motions 22-131 and 22-132 were discussed together. 1. Motion 22-131, reappointing Daniel Willner of Mill Creek to 2022-0289 the Board of Equalization 2. Motion 22-132, reappointing Kathleen Santti of Mukilteo to 2022-0290 the Board of Equalization Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report for Motions 22-131 and 22-132. There were no questions from committee members. ACTION: Move both motions to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session April 13th for consideration. 3. Motion 22-148, authorizing the County Executive to execute 2022-0323 an Interlocal Agreement between the city of Granite Falls and Snohomish County concerning building, construction, fire plan review and code inspection services Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained that the interlocal agreement (ILA) with Granite Falls would authorize Planning & Development Services (PDS), which includes the Office of the County Fire Marshal, to conduct plan review and inspection services described in the ILA. He said the ILA begins upon execution and expires on December 31, 2026. The PDS Director has the authority to amend or renew the agreement one or more times for not more than 10 years. The fiscal impact is to be determined as the city fee is billed on a fee for services provided basis. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session April 13th for consideration. 4. Ordinance 22-014, relating to Growth Management; 2022-0276 amending development regulations in Chapters 30.22 and 30.31A SCC pertaining to residential development in the Business Park zone Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the proposal to add a new section to the County Code related to residential development in the Business Park zone. Page 2 of 3 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes April 05, 2022 Development Committee Amber Piona, Planning & Development Services, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and spoke about Business Park Zones proposed code amendments. There were no questions from committee members ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session April 13th to set time and date for public hearing. 5. Ordinance 22-016, relating to Growth Management; 2022-0099 promoting construction of new missing middle housing while also encouraging preservation of existing residential units; amending existing and adding new sections to Chapters 30.22, 30.23 and 30.42B of the Snohomish County Code Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and spoke about proposed amendments to the code related to missing middle density housing. He spoke, briefly, to the Planning & Development Services’ (PDS) proposed amendment to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Countryman responded to questions from Committee Vice-Chair Dunn. David Killingstad, PDS, spoke to the proposed amendment sheet transmitted by PDS and stated the intent is to help streamline implementation. ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session April 13th to set time and date for public hearing. DISCUSSION ITEM: 1. 2024 Update Project Schedule 2022-0358 David Killingstad - Planning & Development Services David Killingstad, Planning & Development Service, provided a PowerPoint presentation and spoke about the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update project schedule and outreach. Committee Member Low expressed his concerns with helping the public through the process. He wants to make sure the public understands there is an Executive process, Planning Commission process, and Council process, and the Council cannot interfere with the other’s process. Mr. Killingstad responded to additional questions from Committee Members Low and Dunn. Meeting adjourned at 11:16 a.m. Page 3 of 3