Title
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to the Public Health, Arts, Parks and Recreation Chapter - Deliberations and Recommendation
Recommended Action
Approve and submit a letter to Council regarding the proposed text amendment to the Public Health, Arts, Parks and Recreation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to deliberate and offer a recommendation to Council on the proposed text amendment to Olympia’s Public Health, Arts, Parks and Recreation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Joyce Phillips, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3722
Presenter(s):
Joyce Phillips, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia Comprehensive Plan was adopted in December of 2014. The City’s Arts, Parks and Recreation Plan was adopted in February 2016. The proposed amendments would ensure consistency between the Public Health, Arts, Parks and Recreation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and the recently adopted Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
While both plans had significant public outreach and interest, this proposal has resulted in no public comments. This is likely due to the fact that most people would presume the city plans are consistent with each other, or that the city will make the changes when needed to ensure the plans are consistent.
Options:
1. Recommend that City Council adopt the proposed text amendments as proposed.
2. Recommend that City Council adopt the proposed text amendments as modified by the Planning Commission.
3. Recommend that the comprehensive plan not be amended.
Financial Impact:
Staff support and expenses for this proposal are included in the Community Planning and Development Department’s 2016 budget.
Attachments:
Application Packet