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Planning Commission

Regular Meeting

Tumwater, WA · May 12, 2026

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MEETING MINUTES TUMWATER PLANNING COMMISSION May 12, 2026 CONVENE: 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chair Elizabeth Robbins, Vice Chair Brandon Staff, and Commissioners Sandra Nelson, Gina Kotek, Terry Kirkpatrick, and Matthew Rounsley. Excused: Commissioner Grace Edwards Staff: Associate Planner Dana Bowers, Deputy Community Development Director Sharon Lumbantobing, Assistant City Administrator Kelly Adams, and Economic Development Coordinator Gene Angel. CHANGES TO THE No changes. AGENDA: APPROVAL OF THE Vice Chair Staff moved, seconded by Commissioner Kirkpatrick, MINUTES: to approve the minutes of April 14, 2026, as published. Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS’ No reports. REPORT: DEPUTY DIRECTOR’S No report. REPORT: PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was given. COMPREHENSIVE Coordinator Angel presented updated goals which consolidate and PLAN AMENDMENT - highlight critical parts of Tumwater’s Economic Development ECONOMIC Strategy. Throughout the discussion Commissioners made DEVELOPMENT PLAN: comments on the following themes: TUMWATER PLANNING COMMISSION–MAY 12, 2026 1 • Support plain language and clear messaging • Alignment of resources and priorities • Data informed approach and monitoring • Relationship building • Considerations for legacy businesses • Land use priorities • Utilities and infrastructure needs • Quality of life improvements balanced with community costs and resource use • Communication, public education, and outreach • Affordability strategy NEXT MEETING DATE: The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, Chair Robbins adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. Prepared by Dana Bowers, Associate Planner TUMWATER PLANNING COMMISSION–MAY 12, 2026 2

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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, May 12, 2026 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Changes to Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. Draft Meeting Minutes 4/14/2026 5. Commissioner's Reports 6. Deputy Director's Report 7. Public Comment 8. 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Economic Development Plan 9. Next Meeting Date - 05//26/2026 10. Adjourn Meeting Information The public are welcome to attend in person, by telephone or online via Zoom. Watch Online Go to http://www.zoom.us/join and enter the Webinar ID 834 7147 3046 and Passcode 838763. Listen by Telephone Call (253) 215-8782, listen for the prompts and enter the Webinar ID 834 7147 3046 and Passcode 838763. 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_BptSePShRCiCDrFDEfFhlg 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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