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Agenda Item:
Status Report on Planning Commission’s Recommendation on Comprehensive Plan and Next Steps
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Issue:
Immediate next steps in the Comprehensive Plan process.
Commission Recommendations:
The Commission completed its final recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Update on March 18, 2013. Presenters will outline the steps to occur over the next two months to prepare the ‘Recommendation transmittal package’ for Council and public review. Chair Parker will also give a general overview of the major topics that were addressed by the Commission, as well as some related future recommended work items.
In addition, although the Commission has completed their recommendation, staff and the Commission request that Council approve a related work plan item for April to ensure the plan maps are consistent with new goals and policies being proposed. The intent is to provide clarity for stakeholders as the City moves forward with the Update process. No substantive changes will be made to the overall Commission recommendation and it will not impact the timeline. {Note the Planning Commission's annual work plan is on hold until the Commission forwards its recommendations to the Council.}
City Manager’s Recommendation:
Hear the briefing and provide any guidance regarding the proposed transmittal date and deliverables. Approve a work plan item for April so that the Commission and staff can collaborate to ensure plan maps are consistent with new goals and policies being proposed.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Associate Planner, 360.570.5847
Presenter(s):
Jerome Parker, Chair
Amy Buckler
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. Over 1,500 citizens have been involved online and through neighborhood cafes, telephone surveys, on-the-street and targeted interviews, focus meetings and other special events. In July 2012, staff rel...
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