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PC Hearing Minutes <br />February 23, 2012 <br />Commissioner Alford expressed a concern with having permitted uses causing impacts; she said she hopes <br />this issue can be addressed by a more comprehensive look in the future. <br />There vvas discussion on Mr. Singh's proposal to change the building footprint calculations. Staff noted that <br />this change could only be implemented if the policy is changed for the way single family houses are <br />regulated. It vvas the consensus of the Commissioners to retain the current building footprint calculations. <br />Quasi Judicial Rezone <br />Staff returned with clarifi-ing information as requested by the PC at the 1/26/12 on their role pertaining to the <br />quasi-judicial rezone process. The decision vvas to keep this item as a Type 5 decision unless Council <br />delegates the authority to the PC for them to hear as a Tape 4 decision. <br />COMMISSIONER HANSEN MADE A MOTION FOR TWO OPTIONS FOR THE PUBLIC <br />HEARING PROCESS FOR SITE SPECIFIC REZONES: <br />OPTION 1: STAFF HOLD ONE INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING PRIOR TO TYPE FIVE <br />DECISIONS GOING TO CITY COUNCIL (PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE <br />OPTIONAL); THEN CITY COUNCIL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND MAKE A FINAL <br />DECISION. <br />OPTION 2: IF COUNCIL PREFERS, THE PLANNING COMMISSION HOLD THE PUBLIC <br />HEARING AND FORWARD THEIR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL; THEN <br />CITY COUNCIL HOLD A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING AND MAKE A FINAL <br />DECISION. <br />COMMISSIONER STRANDER SECONDED THE MOTION. The decision was to keep this item as a <br />Type 5 decision (Option 1) unless Council delegates the authority to the PC for them to hear as a Type <br />4 decision (Option 2). ALL WERE IN FAVOR. <br />Other Reauested HousekeeDiniT Changes <br />The remaining list of proposed housekeeping amendments, including the changes requested by the Planning <br />Commission at the Januat meeting are listed in the draft Ordinance. <br />COMMISSIONER SHUMATE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DRAFT ORDINANCE <br />WITH AMENDED RECOMMENDATIONS. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE <br />CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR FINAL RECOMMENDATION. COMMISSIONER HANSEN <br />SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. <br />DIRECTOR'S REPORT: <br />Sign Code housekeeping items: <br />Nora stated that there were not provisions in the Sign Code for signs to appear on gas station <br />canopies staff is proposing to add some modest signage allowance for gas station canopies; <br />Staff is proposing changes to the Sign Code that will streamline the permit process and allow <br />businesses to amend their existing sign permit without being charged a fee. <br />Staff will present changes to the CAP on 3/12/12, since they are very minor non policy oriented <br />changes they are going to request for approve without returning to PC with the proposed changes. <br />Staff contacted Nate Robinson in Tukwila Parks and Recreation regarding a youth outreach group <br />attending a PC meeting and the PC using this as an opportunity to do some community outreach with <br />the voath. Nate works with the Tukwila high school group of teens on college prep and community_ <br />seiti ice. If there is an interest for Nora to pursue this, please let her know. <br />Submitted By: Wvnetta Bivens <br />Planning Commission Secretaiy <br />Adjourned: 8:40 PM <br />Adopted: 03 /22/12 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br />