Planning Commission
Regular MeetingTumwater, WA · April 14, 2026
Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
TUMWATER PLANNING COMMISSION
April 14, 2026
CONVENE: 7:02 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair Elizabeth Robbins, Vice Chair Brandon Staff, and
Commissioners Grace Edwards, Gina Kotek, Terry Kirkpatrick, and
Matthew Rounsley.
Excused: Commissioner Sandra Nelson
Staff: Associate Planner Dana Bowers, Deputy Community
Development Director Sharon Lumbatobing, and Community
Development Director Brad Medrud
CHANGES TO THE Commissioner Robbins requested to add an item to introduce
AGENDA: Commissioner Rounsley after approving the minutes.
APPROVAL OF THE Commissioner Kirkpatrick moved, seconded by Commissioner
MINUTES: Kotek, to approve the minutes of September 9, 2025, and March
10, 2026, as published. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER Each Commissioner introduced themselves.
INTRODUCTIONS:
COMMISSIONERS’ No reports.
REPORT:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR’S No report.
REPORT:
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was given.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE NO. Chair Robbins opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
O2026-002
HOUSEKEEPING Director Medrud provided an overview of updates to four sections of
AMENDMENTS: Title 18 related to accessory dwelling units, childcare centers,
signage, and essential public facilities, which are included in
Ordinance No. O2026-002, Housekeeping Amendments.
Chair Robbins opened the public comment portion of the public
hearing at 7:26 p.m.
No public comment was given.
Chair Robbins closed the public testimony at 7:27 p.m.
Chair Robbins closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Rounsley moved, seconded by Commissioner
Kirkpatrick, to approve and forward Ordinance No. O2026-002
Housekeeping Amendments to the City Council for adoption.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, Chair Robbins adjourned the meeting
at 7:31 p.m.
Prepared by Dana Bowers, Associate Planner
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Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Online via Zoom and In Person at
Tumwater Fire Department
Headquarters, Training Room, 311 Israel
Rd. SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Changes to Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025
b. Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026
5. Commissioner's Reports
6. Deputy Director's Report
7. Public Comment
8. Public Hearing
a. Ordinance No. O2026-002, 2026 Housekeeping Amendments
9. Next Meeting Date - 05/12/2026
10. Adjourn
Meeting Information
The public are welcome to attend in person, by telephone or online via Zoom.
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Public Comment
The public is invited to attend the hearing and offer comment. The public may register in advance for
this webinar to provide comment:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o1YaNNA4SjulPRDrzEheTw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The public may also submit comments prior to the meeting by sending an email to:
cdd@ci.tumwater.wa.us. Please send the comments by 1:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.
Comments are submitted directly to the Commission/Board Members and will not be read individually
into the record of the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Deputy Community Development Director, Sharon
Lumbantobing at (360) 754-4180 or slumbantobing@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
Post Meeting
Video of this meeting will be recorded and posted on our City Meeting page: https://tumwater-
wa.municodemeetings.com.
Accommodations
The City of Tumwater takes pride in ensuring that people with disabilities are able to take part in, and
benefit from, the range of public programs, services, and activities offered by the City. To request an
accommodation or alternate format of communication, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator
directly, call (360) 754-4129 or email ADACoordinator@ci.tumwater.wa.us. For vision or hearing
impaired services, please contact the Washington State Relay Services at 7-1-1 or 1-(800)-833-6384.
What is the Planning Commission?
The Tumwater Planning Commission is a citizen advisory commission that is appointed by and
advisory to the City Council on the preparation and amendment of land use plans and implementing
ordinances such as zoning. Actions by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are
Commission recommendations to the City Council who must ultimately make the final decision. If
you have any questions or suggestions on ways the Commission can serve you better, please
contact the Community Development Department at (360) 754-4180.
Decorum Statement
Welcome to the Planning Commission meeting. We thank you for attending.
The City Council encourages community engagement in local government and provides a variety of
ways to participate.
The Chair of the Planning Commission will be responsible for conducting orderly and efficient meetings
within the scheduled time. To accomplish that, the Chair will maintain order and decorum and can
regulate inappropriate debate, repetitious discussion, and disruptive behavior when needed.
The Chair will recognize those that wish to speak and may limit the time allowed for individual
comments. City staff will record questions and comments during the meeting. If an issue or question
cannot be addressed during the meeting, City staff will address the issue or respond to the question by
following up with the individual.
We respectfully request that attendees refrain from disruptions during the meeting and comply with
decorum rules.
Thank you for participating.
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