Title
Final Draft - Comprehensive Plan Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendations:
Recommendations from the Land Use and Environment Committee and the Community and Economic Revitalization Committee on specific topics were considered at City Council study sessions as described below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Direct staff to include the edits in the attachment into a Final Draft Comprehensive Plan, and schedule a public hearing on those edits for November 3.
Report
Issue:
The City Council held a public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan update on July 22, 2014, and extended the period for receiving written comments until August 5, 2014. On August 12, 2014 the Council directed that staff provide clarifying text regarding certain aspects of the proposed Plan, referred energy policies of the Plan to the Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) and the Economy Chapter to the Community Economic Revitalization Committee (CERC), and requested that study sessions be scheduled regarding six other topics.
Staff Contact:
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, Community Planning and Development Department, 360.753.8206
Presenter:
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, Community Planning and Development Department
Background and Analysis:
The City Council has completed its review and deliberation regarding potential edits to the Draft Comprehensive Plan update, based on public comments received during its first public hearing and comment period. These edits result from the following Council discussions:
Clarifications
On August 12, 2014, the City Council reviewed clarifying text presented by city staff regarding:
1. Thurston County's updated buildable lands report
2. Safety aspects of new connected streets
On September 9, 2014, the City Council reviewed clarifying text presented by city staff regarding:
1. Expansion of Introduction
2. Vision and Values emphasis of Capital City identity
3. Protection of priority habitats and ...
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