2017-01-23 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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Community Development & Neighborhoods Minutes .......................................................... ............................... January 23, 2017 • Renton Ecumenical -Hope Shelter ($1,805) • Somali Youth & Family Club ($3,000) • Sound Generations Meals on Wheels ($920) • Sound Generations Volunteer Transportation (812) • Sound Mental Health (PATH) (2,000) UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. C. Proposed Changes to Marijuana Retail Regulations The City has received two unrelated requests to modify regulations to expand opportunities for retail marijuana locations in the City. 1) Mr. Donal Botkin has asked the City to reduce the buffer between marijuana businesses and parks to 100 feet (from the current 1000 feet) which is now allowed by state law. Briscoe Parkin Kent limits potential locations within the TVS and HI Zones even though the river provides a significant barrier. Staff supports this request. 2) Mr. Ezra Eickmeyer has asked the city to either allow marijuana retail in additional zones or to create a zoning overlay that would allow stores and could be applied to specific properties in the city. Staff does not support this change at this time due to existing work plan priorities. Committee members discussed the proposals and asked clarifying questions. Staff pointed out that House Bill 1099 is currently in play and proposes to penalize cities that restrict marijuana stores through forfeiture of liquor revenues. Councilmember Kruller requested that the item be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole with no recommendation due to the nature of the proposals, and the Committee agreed. She also requested information on the City of Kent's position on the buffer reduction proposal. NO RECOMMENDATION. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 13, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. III. MISCELLANEOUS Staff distributed copies of a preliminary work plan forthe Committee and Councilmembers and staff reviewed the items planned for the year ahead. While items are not listed in order of priority, Councilmember Kruller requested that the item relating to source of income discrimination be moved to number 1. Adjourned 6.31 p.m. w Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH Attached: Preliminary 2017 Community Development & Neighborhood Committee work plan os reviewed on 1/23/17