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: Sam Low, Jared Mead, Strom Peterson Ryan Countryman, Senior Legislative Analyst Russell Wiita, Legislative Aide Lisa Campfield, Asst. Clerk of the Council Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:00 AM Jackson Board Room & Remote Meeting PRESENT: Committee Chair Nehring Committee Vice-Chair Dunn Committee Member Low (remote) Committee Member Mead Committee Member Peterson (not present) David Killingstad, Planning and Development Services Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Lisa Campfield, Asst. Clerk of the Council CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Nehring called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and provided instructions for those wishing to provide public comment for both in-person and remote 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 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 Development Committee ACTION ITEMS 1. Ordinance 23-032, relating to the Growth Management Act; 2023-0319 concerning building separation, amending Section 30.23.300 of the Snohomish County Code Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He explained that this ordinance would help to improve fire safety for three-story homes. Mr. Countryman responded to a question from Committee Vice-Chair Dunn regarding home owner's insurance. ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session, April 26th to set time and date for public hearing. 2. Ordinance 23-033, relating to Growth Management; concerning 2023-0325 building height requirements; amending Chapters 30.23 and 30.91B of the Snohomish County Code Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He spoke to the ordinance's potential impact to building height exemptions; roof types; and daylight basements. He said the Amendment Sheet would allow applicants with vested projects to opt-in to the new provisions. Discussion ensued. ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session, April 26th to set time and date for public hearing. 3. Motion 23-135, confirming the appointment of Jennifer Keene to 2023-0353 the Community Services Advisory Council Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the appointees qualifications. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session April 26th for consideration. Page 2 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 Development Committee 4. Motion 23-140, authorizing the Executive to execute an Option to 2023-0364 Lease Land to Salire, LLC at the Snohomish County Airport Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He said the lease is for an initial twelve months with one six month extension possible and he explained the potential fiscal impact of the lease for Snohomish County. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session April 26th for consideration. Agenda Items #5 through #7 were discussed together: Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report. He briefly explained the role of the Board of Equalization and the terms of the appointees. 5. Motion 23-141, appointing Robert Bodkin of Mukilteo to the Board 2023-0345 of Equalization ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session April 26th for consideration. 6. Motion 23-142 reappointing David Little of Tulalip to the Board of 2023-0346 Equalization ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session April 26th for consideration. 7. Motion 23-143, reappointing Dwight Phillips of Woodinville to the 2023-0348 Board of Equalization ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session April 26th for consideration. Page 3 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 Development Committee DISCUSSION ITEM 1. Summary and Council Discussion of Ideas from the “Opening 2023-0432 Doors to Home Ownership” Panel Series Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and summarized the ideas presented at the prior housing panel discussions. Discussion ensued. [Clerk's Note: Housing Panel Discussion #1 was held at the Planning and Community Development Committee on January 17th; Housing Panel Discussion #2 was held at the Planning and Community Development Committee on February 21st; and Housing Panel Discussion #3 was held at the Planning and Community Development Committee on March 21st] Page 4 of 4