Title
Approval of Ordinance Amending the Land Use and Urban Design Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Planning Commission recommends that City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending the Land Use and Urban Design chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading an ordinance amending the Land Use and Urban Design chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to adopt the attached ordinance amending the Land Use and Urban Design chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Contact:
Joyce Phillips, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3722
Presenter(s):
Joyce Phillips, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development
Background and Analysis:
The background and analysis has not changed from first to second reading.
The Planning Commission proposes a text amendment to Policy 6.1 in the Land Use and Urban Design chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment would require the City to periodically review and update the design review process and design criteria to be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The design review sections of the Olympia Municipal Code have not been updated since the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in December 2014.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
While there was considerable public participation and interest in the development of the Comprehensive Plan there have been no inquiries or concerns raised regarding this text amendment.
Options:
1. Approve the attached ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan as proposed.
2. Modify the proposed Comprehensive Plan text amendment.
3. Deny the proposed Comprehensive Plan text amendment.
Financial Impact:
The Community Planning and Development Department would need to update the design review process and design criteria in the future and periodically. This work would need to be included in an annual work plan an...
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