Title
Olympia Hearing Examiner Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive briefing from Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive briefing from Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir.
Staff Contact:
Tim Smith, Planning & Engineering Manager, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3915
Presenter(s):
Tim Smith, Planning & Engineering Manager
Mark Scheibmeir, Olympia Hearing Examiner
Background and Analysis:
The position of Hearing Examiner is established in Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 18.82. The purpose of this Chapter, as stated in OMC 18.82.020, is to:
A. Separate the land use regulatory function from the land use planning process.
B. Ensure procedural due process and appearance of fairness in land use regulatory hearings and decisions.
C. Provide an efficient and effective land use regulatory system which integrates the public hearing and decision-making processes for land use matters.
D. Provide for consistency and predictability in land use decision making and the application of policies and regulations adopted by the City.
E. Establish clear and understandable rules governing the land use decision-making process.
Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmeir will provide an overview of the hearing examiner role and responsibilities, and recent activity.
Attachments:
None