File #: 13-0366    Version: 1
Type: study session Status: Passed
File created: 4/30/2013 In control: Planning Commission
Agenda date: 5/6/2013 Final action: 5/6/2013
Title: Approval of Transmittal Cover Letter for OPC's recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Update
Attachments: 1. 1. Draft Cover Letter, 2. 2. Draft Addendum to Cover Letter
Related files: 13-0167, 13-0111, 13-0237, 13-0213, 13-0194
Title
Approval of Transmittal Cover Letter for OPC's recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Update
 
Body
Issue:
Final the cover letter that will be forwarded later this month to City Council along with the Commission's recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Update.
 
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Associate Planner, 360.570.5847, abuckler@ci.olympia.wa.us
 
Presenter(s):
Chair Jerry Parker
 
Background and Analysis:
The Planning Commission completed their recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Update on March 18, along with a related addendum regarding Urban Neighborhoods which they will final this evening. The City will release the 'Commission's Recommended Draft Plan Update' online on May 20. This will include a cover letter drafted by Chair Parker, and approved by the Commission this evening.
 
During April, Chair Parker solicited feedback on the draft letter from prior and current members who were involved in deliberations on the Plan Update.
 
Attachments:
1. Draft Cover Letter
2. Addendum to Cover Letter describing the refined Urban Neigborhood proposal
 
Options:
Review the attached draft letter and addendum, make any final changes, and recommend the letter be forwarded to City Council along with the Commission's recommended draft of the plan update. Staff will format, spell check and have Chair Parker sign the letter before sending to the City Council.
 
Financial Impact:
Included in base budget.