Title
Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Draft Public Participation And Partners Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a City Council committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution accepting the updated Public Participation and Partners Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution accepting the updated Public Participation and Partners Chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Contact:
Susan McLaughlin, Director, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.753.8206
Tim Smith, Deputy Director, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.570.3915
Joyce Phillips, Planning Manager, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.570.3722
David Ginther, Senior Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development
360.753.8335
Presenter(s):
David Ginther, Senior Planner
Background and Analysis:
Every 10 years, the City is required by State law to review and update its Comprehensive Plan and implement development regulations. This update will look out to the year 2045 to show, among other things, how the City will accommodate new population and employment growth. It is also an opportunity to make sure the Plan and Development Regulations meet current state requirements that have changed since the last major update of the Plan, and to ensure that the plan reflects our community values.
Each chapter is being updated separately, although staff is working diligently to ensure chapters are supportive of each other and consistent. Because chapters are being reviewed on different timelines, staff is requesting that the City Council "accept" each chapter but to refrain from adopting until all chapters are complete and any final adjustments can be made. For example, there will likely be modifications or additions to some goals and policies in several of the chapters as a result of the proposed Climate Action ...
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