Planning Commission

3/10/2022 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Mike O’Brien, Chair; Abby Bleything, Vice-Chair; Sarah van Ryckevorsel; Tommie Murray City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald Guests Present: Kristine Lott, Mayor; Katherine “Deac” Decarreau; Langley Smurthwaite; Samuel Kerman Call to Order by: Mike O’Brien Meeting Start Time: 6:35 PM Minutes Recorded by: Eric Vorwald II. Changes to the Agenda None III. Public Comment None IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: 3 – 0 Motion by: Sarah Second: Abby Motion to approve the minutes as submitted. V. Continue Discussion on Draft Incentives for Housing Priorities Decision: 3 – 0 Motion by: Tommie Second: Sarah Eric started the discussion and provided an overview of the previous meetings. He indicated that the updated draft included new language the was incorporated based on comments from the previous two meetings. Eric requested that the Commissioners provide input or comments on the updates to help clarify the proposed incentives. Eric reviewed the updated language and the Planning Commissioners provided input and feedback. Specific discussions focused on the section regarding housing affordability and monitoring.  Eric started the discussion and provided an overview of the previous meetings. He indicated that the updated draft included new language the was incorporated based on comments from the previous two meetings. Eric requested that the Commissioners provide input or comments on the updates to help clarify the proposed incentives. Eric reviewed the updated language and the Planning Commissioners provided input and feedback. Specific discussions focused on the section regarding housing affordability and monitoring. This included suggested changes to the language related to who is eligible for monitoring and oversight of affordable units. The Planning Commission also recommended changes to include specific documents that may be required for compliance with the affordable housing provisions outlined in the draft. Next, the Planning Commission reviewed information related to incentives including parking reductions. The Commissioners recommended changes to limit the number of units that would be exempt from the minimum parking standards to better reflect smaller projects. They also discussed including incentives for qualifying units that are in the residential districts. This mostly focused on density bonuses. After the Planning Commission reviewed the new language for Section 5.14, Eric provided an overview of changes that would be needed for other sections of the regulations. This included the land use table and the minimum parking regulations. Eric indicated that these sections would need to change in order to facilitate any of the identified incentives. The Planning Commission reviewed the suggested edits to the land use table and the parking minimums and agreed with the changes. During the review of the draft language, the Planning Commission entertained questions and comments from the public, including the Mayor. After the discussion was concluded, A motion was made by Tommie that was seconded by Sarah to hold a public hearing on the draft changes on April 14 th . All were in favor of the motion. The Planning Commission acknowledged that additional hearings could occur if necessary based on the changes or comments from the public. VI. City Updates Mayor Lott indicated that there would be a meet and greet with the candidates for City Manager on Friday night and that two new City Councilors were sworn in on Monday night. VII. Other Business Eric indicated that the next meeting would be on April 14 th . There was additional discussion on the St. Stephen’s property and the future of development on the site. Mike also indicated that he would like to have time at a future meeting to discuss process, goals, and roles of the Planning Commission as a way to check in on members. VIII. Adjourn Motion by: Tommie Second: Abby Meeting End Time: 8:27 PM