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Final Deliberations on the Comprehensive Plan Update
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Issue:
The Commission will deliberate and vote on recommendations to the City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. Attachment 1 outlines the topics for tonight's discussion.
Staff Contacts:
Stacey Ray, Associate Planner, (360) 753-8046
Amy Buckler, Associate Planner, (360) 570-5847
Jennifer Kenny, Associate Planner, (360) 753-8031
Todd Stamm, Planning Manager, Community Planning & Development
Presenter:
Chair Jerry Parker
Various sponsors as listed in the attached Final Deliberation Schedule
Background and Analysis:
The City has been in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan since 2009, including an extensive public involvement program called Imagine Olympia. The Planning Commission held public hearings on the draft update on July 23 and 25, 2012; and public hearings with initial deliberations on September 17; October 1, 8, 15 and 29, 2012.
Final Deliberations will occur at regular meetings during January, February and March of 2013. The Commission is no longer accepting oral testimony at this time.
- Attachment 1: Specific proposals for each topic as submitted by Planning Commission sponsors
- Attachment 2: Final Deliberation Schedule, including a history of prior recommendations
- Attachment 3: Procedure for Final Deliberations
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
See the Imagine Olympia website for links to public comments on Imagine Olympia from 2009-current: <http://olympiawa.gov/imagine-olympia/general-pages/process>.
Options:
For each topic, the Commission may decide to recommend:
- The proposal as submitted by the Planning Commission sponsor
- An alternative to the submitted proposal (i.e., arises out of discussion; for Non-Consent items - third option outlined in Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS))
- Staff proposal as included in the July Draft
- That the City Council consider expanding the scope of the Update, and add the topic to a future work program of the Commission
- Status quo (same as current Plan - no change)
Financial Impact:
Included in base budget.