Title
Recommendation on Proposed Scope of Actions for Neighborhood Centers
Recommended Action
Following response to questions from staff
Report
Issue:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 17, 2014 to gather input on proposed neighborhood center actions. Tonight the Commission will deliberate and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding future actions the City can take to help neighborhood centers develop according to community goals
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Associate Planner, 360.570.5847
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler
Background and Analysis:
RESPONSE TO OPC QUESTIONS FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING
Following are staffs responses to questions emailed by Planning Commissioners following the November 17 public hearing:
1. Request an update to Attachment 4 regarding status of neighborhood center provisions in the Comprehensive Plan Update:
On October 7, 2014 the City Council directed revisions to policy language in the Comprehensive Plan regarding neighborhood centers; these revisions were included at their final public hearing on 11/4. The revisions in track change format are as follows:
PL21.2: Include Support housing, a food store*, and a neighborhood park or civic green at all neighborhood centers. Allow churches, schools, and convenience businesses and services that cater primarily to neighborhood residents. Prohibit auto-oriented uses. Vary the specific size and composition of such centers for balance with surrounding uses;. Where practical, focus commercial uses on civic greens or parks, and l Limit the size of commercial uses.
PL21.4: Allow neighborhood center designs that are innovative and provide variety, but that ensure compatibility with adjoining uses. Consider appropriate phasing, scale, design and exterior materials, as well as glare, noise and traffic impacts when evaluating compatibility. Require that buildings with include primary access directly from street sidewalks, and be orien...
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