Young Planning Commission Meeting Notes

Young Planning Commission Meeting Notes

Roll Call

  • Commissioner Carlos Perez: Present

  • Commissioner Bob Howard: Excused

  • Commissioner John Graver: Not Present

  • Commissioner Richard Lumsdale: Present

  • Commissioner Anne Morman: Present

  • Commissioner David Johnstone: Not Present

  • Commissioner Austin Walker: Present

Pledge of Allegiance

  • All attendees stood for the pledge.

Approval of Minutes

  • Minutes from September 16:

    • Motion made to approve the minutes.

    • Motion seconded.

    • Vote: All in favor, say aye.

    • Outcome: Minutes approved unanimously.

Communications

  • Jeff: No updates to report.

Audience Participation

  • No audience members wished to address the commission.

Unfinished Business

  • No unfinished business from the last meeting.

New Business

  • Focus on: Comprehensive Plan Update

    • Launching a comprehensive update, previously managed by an external consultant.

    • Consultant terminated due to poor communication—based out of state.

    • Decision to manage most of the update in-house, along with hiring consultants for:

    • Transportation Element: Requires specialized modeling.

    • Climate Change and Resiliency Element: Guidance from a consultant.

Briefing on Comprehensive Plan

  • The Comprehensive Plan: Umbrella plan for all city planning and codes.

    • Intent: Set long-term vision (20-year plan) and facilitate annual revisions as needed.

    • Required comprehensive updates every 10 years.

Elements Required per Washington State Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.070)

  • Mandatory elements required in Kentucky:

    1. Land Use

    2. Housing

    3. Capital Facilities

    4. Transportation

    5. Utilities

    6. Economic Development

    7. Parks (optional as not fully funded)

    8. Climate Change and Resiliency (newly mandated)

  • Land Use Element:

    • To include population housing projections, zoning changes, land use strategies.

    • Will also address Wildland Fire Strategies and Nonmotorized Transportation (emphasis on health and well-being).

Housing Element

  • Lead: Drew

  • Recent legislation focused on affordable housing, necessitating updates in:

    • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Up to 2 ADUs per residential lot now mandatory.

    • Strategies to combat displacement of low-income residents focused on housing maintenance subsidies (e.g., roof repairs, mold abatement).

Capital Facilities Element

  • Currently structured with input from Pat Hughes and Reza.

    • Addresses city needs over the next 10 years.

    • Includes both parks and additional infrastructure assessments.

Transportation Element

  • Needs substantial outside assistance for detailed modeling.

  • Emphasizes development of multimodal transportation strategies.

    • Encourages biking, walking, and transit integration in planning.

    • Goal: Create a functional bike route plan and ensure connectivity.

Utilities Element

  • Simplified presentation showing locations of essential services (water, sewer, electricity).

  • Requires mapping updates.

Economic Development Element

  • Goals and objectives set to encourage friendly business growth and development strategies.

Parks Element

  • While optional, if not updated, may reference the existing parks plan to fulfill the requirement.

Climate Change and Resiliency Element

  • Lead: Clayton

  • Funded by a $500,000 grant from commerce, focusing on climate modeling and strategic goals development for Yelm.

  • Establishing connections with the broader community to support climate initiatives.

Further Discussion Topics

  • Importance of Public Participation: Engage community in the planning process for more comprehensive feedback.

  • Workflow considerations:

    • Potential for subcommittee formation to focus on specific sections of the update.

    • Proposed next meeting offers opportunity to review and mark up the land use element.

Public Hearings

  • No public hearings scheduled for this meeting.

Subcommittee Reports

  • Parks Update:

    • Plans for upcoming events: Christmas in the Park on the first Saturday in December (December 7).

    • Ongoing discussions about public engagement with schools for future events.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made and seconded; approved unanimously.

Next Steps

  • Awaiting distribution of presentation and checklist for review from Gary.

    • Critical elements of the plan to be discussed in subsequent meetings, focusing initially on elements and roles.