Title
Deliberation on an Ordinance for Emergency (Homeless) Housing Facilities Hosted by Faith-Based Organizations, Not-for-Profit Organizations or Units of Government
Recommended Action
The Land Use and Environment Committee considered the proposed amendments to the City's Emergency (Homeless) Housing regulations on May 17, 2018 and unanimously recommended that City Council move forward with amendments as proposed by staff on an emergency basis. The City Council approved the attached ordinance as an emergency ordinance on June 5, 2018 and asked that the Planning Commission consider these revisions, hold a public hearing and provide recommendations to City Council for action by the end of 2018.
Report
Issue:
A briefing by staff, followed by deliberations on the Ordinance for Emergency Housing Facilities Hosted by Faith-Based Organizations, Not-for-Profit Organizations or Units of Government adopted on June 5, 2018 by City Council as an emergency ordinance.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Downtown Programs Manager, Community Planning & Development, abuckler@ci.olympia.wa.us, 360.570.5847
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler, Downtown Programs Manager
Background and Analysis:
On November 5, the Planning Commission began deliberations on changes to the Emergency Housing Ordinance. Notes on the deliberations to date are attached.
At the meeting, staff provided the Commission with some revised fire department revisions, attached. The Commission requested that more transparent information be provided to applicants pertaining to the types of cooking and heating devices that would be approved. General guidance provided by the Fire Department is attached.
The Commission posed some further questions in regards to regulating firearms and notice of sex offender residency. Staff will provide an update at the meeting, and has attached two applicable state statues to review.
On October 15, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the ordinance. The written record was held...
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