Title
Approval of Resolution Adopting of the Downtown Strategy
Recommended Action
Planning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the resolution adopting the Downtown Strategy as amended.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution adopting the Downtown Strategy as amended by the Planning Commission.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution adopting the final draft of the Downtown Strategy.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Senior Planner, Community Planning & Development, (360) 570-5847, abuckler@ci.olympia.wa.us
Presenter(s):
John Owen, MAKERS architecture and urban design
Amy Buckler, Senior Planner
Background and Analysis:
The public process to form Olympia's Downtown Strategy (DTS) kicked off in November 2015 and is now drawing to a close. About 3,500 people participated through numerous public workshops; online surveys; business/development forums; Stakeholder Work Group and community meetings. The Strategy identifies a design framework, priorities and realistic, impactful actions to move our downtown vision forward over the next six years.
The Olympia Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommends adoption. A proposed City Council resolution to adopt the Downtown Strategy is attached.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The City Council provided the following direction to the Olympia Planning Commission (OPC) for their review of the Downtown Strategy draft:
* Hold a public hearing on the draft Downtown Strategy so that the public has an opportunity to comment on the draft report
* Summarize the public's main comments and OPC recommendation in a letter to Council. Include any memos from advisory boards.
* The letter should respond to the following questions:
o Is the DTS consistent with the Comprehensive Plan?
o Does any information provided cause you to differ from the staff's recommendation? How?
o Should any new information provided be included in the report? What?
The Commi...
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