Title
Approval of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments for 2015 and Copper Trail Rezone
Recommended Action
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Move to approve the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments as revised during the Commission review process (See attached letter from Commission Chair Carole Richmond) as well as approve the associated proposed Cooper Trail Rezone.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve each and all proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map as recommended by the Planning Commission and direct City staff to prepare and present implementing ordinances for approval by the Council.
Report
Issue:
The Growth Management Act provides that the City of Olympia can amend its Comprehensive Plan once each year. Pursuant to the procedures set forth in Olympia Municipal Code 18.59.030, this year the City Council forwarded three proposals to the Planning Commission for review, public hearing and recommendation to the Council. These proposals included an update of the Waste ReSources (solid waste) section of the Plan, a set of revisions of the Transportation system maps, and the 'Copper Trail' property-owner's proposal to amend both the Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map with regard to property along Capital Mall Drive.
Staff Contact:
Todd Stamm, Principal Planner, Community Planning and Development Department, 360.753.8597
Presenter:
Todd Stamm, Principal Planner
Background and Analysis:
On April 21, 2015, the City Council referred a set of three proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and one zoning map amendment to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. These proposals were:
1. An update of certain aspects of the Waste ReSources (solid waste) section of the Plan
2. An update and refinement of the Transportation 2030 Maps with regard to certain local streets
3. Amendment of the Future Land Use Map for a portion of the Copper Trail property bordering Capital Mall Drive SW along ...
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