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 Hickey, Assistant Clerk of the Council Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:00 AM Jackson Board Room - 8th Floor Robert J. Drewel Building & Remote Meeting PRESENT: Committee Chair Nehring Committee Vice-Chair Dunn (remote) Committee Member Low Committee Member Mead (not present) Committee Member Peterson (remote) Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Amber Piona, Planning and Development Services Lisa Hickey, Asst. Clerk of the Council CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Nehring called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. ROLL CALL The clerk called the roll and stated that three members were present. Committee Member Peterson joined the meeting at 11:02 a.m. Page 1 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes July 02, 2024 Development Committee PUBLIC COMMENT Nick Carpets, resident of Snohomish County, commented on the proposed Southwest UGA rezoning. Jacky Fan, resident of Lynnwood, commented on a ADU setbacks. David Toyer, Toyer Strategic Advisors, spoke in favor of Ordinance 24-057. DISCUSSION ITEMS Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report for the following discussion items and discussion ensued. 1. Ordinance 24-057, relating to Growth Management; allowing 2024-1390 Warehouse as a permitted use in the PCB zone; amending Section 30.22.100 and 30.22.130 of the Snohomish County Code 2. Ordinance 24-028, relating to the Growth Management Act, 2024-0423 concerning maximum building heights; amending Section 30.23.040 of the Snohomish County Code (SW12 - Mietzner) Attachments: Substitute Ordinance 24-028 ACTION ITEMS Ryan Countryman, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report for the following action items. 1. Ordinance 24-044, relating to Growth Management and Updates to 2024-0942 Development Regulations Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130; Supporting the Development of Permanent Supportive, Emergency Housing, Emergency Shelters, and Affordable Housing; Amending Chapters 30.22, 30.28, and 30.91 of the Snohomish County Code Amber Piona, Planning and Development Services, responded to committee members' questions. ACTION: Held in Planning and Community Development Committee. Page 2 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes July 02, 2024 Development Committee 2. Motion 24-266, referring a proposed ordinance revising accessory 2024-1363 dwelling unit regulations to County departments and the Snohomish County Planning Commission. Discussion ensued about HOAs and Mr. Countryman responded to public comments. ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 10th for consideration. 3. Ordinance 24-058, relating to Growth Management; revising 2024-1411 provisions for Lot Size Averaging; amending Sections 30.23.210, 30.41A.240 and 30.41B.200 of and adding a new Section 30.23.215 to the Snohomish County Code ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session July 10th to set time and date for public hearing. 4. Ordinance 24-059, relating to Growth Management; increasing 2024-1412 flexibility regarding location of parking; amending Section 30.26.020 of the Snohomish County Code ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session July 10th to set time and date for public hearing. 5. Ordinance 24-060, relating to Growth Management; reducing 2024-1413 minimum lot size requirements in the LDMR and MR Zones; amending Section 30.23.032 of the Snohomish County Code ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session July 10th to set time and date for public hearing. 6. Ordinance 24-061, relating to Growth Management; facilitating 2024-1414 attached single-family housing; adding a new Section 30.23.270 to and amending Sections 30.41A.240, 30.41B.200, and 30.91D.515 of the Snohomish County Code ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session July 10th to set time and date for public hearing. Page 3 of 4 Planning and Community Meeting Minutes July 02, 2024 Development Committee DISCUSSION ITEMS CONT. 3. Surface Water Utility Service Charge Updates 2024-1274 Gregg Farris, Surface Water Management Due to a lack of time, the Surface Water Utility Service Charge Updates discussion was continued. 4. Planning and Community Development Committee upcoming agendas and hearings Ryan Countryman, Council Staff Mr. Countryman spoke briefly about upcoming agenda items. Meeting adjourned at 12:01 p.m. Page 4 of 4