HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2026-04-23 Item 6 - Approval of 3/26/26 MinutesCity of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC)
MINUTES
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hybrid Meeting - via Microsoft Teams / Public, In -Person Attendance, and
Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188
Call to Order
Chair Durant called the Tukwila PC meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Roll Call
The PC Secretary took roll call.
Present: Chair Ann Durant; Vice Chair Alex Kaehler; Commissioners; Richard McLeland
Wieser, Jacob Halverson, Jessica Parra, and Kyle Upton
Absent (Excused): Louise Strander
Staff: Development Supervisor Max Baker, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP),
Department of Community Development (DCD); Senior Planner Neil Tabor, AICP,
DCD; Senior. Planner Isaac Gloor, DCD; and PC Secretary Wynetta Bivens, DCD
Amendment of the Agenda
No changes to the agenda were requested.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner McLeland Wieser moved to adopt the 10/23/25 Minutes. Commissioner
Halverson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Written General Public Comments
No submittals.
Introduction of new PC members:
Commissioner Jessica Parra
Commissioner Kyle Upton
Unfinished Business
None.
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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Planning Commission Minutes
3/26/26
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New Business
1. Senior Planners Neil Tabor and Isaac Gloor walked through a summary of the 2024 - 2025
projects that PC reviewed, various requirements, code amendments and project updates.
Also, Senior Planner Tabor noted that the City Council (CC) adopted the Zoning Code
Update October 2025.
There was lengthy discussion on community residential development regarding housing
type limits allowed on a lot. Senior Planner Gloor noted he currently has a development
proposal for five homes on a lot - the first proposal exceeding four units on a lot.
Commissioner Halverson requested that staff let PC know the outcome of early middle
housing project applications.
2. Senior Planner Tabor also walked through some 2026 PC anticipated agenda items.
Director's Report
- Development Supervisor Max Baker noted that the CC held a meeting related to the
moratorium on detention facilities and that the city received national attention. He said
comments addressed to the PC were received on the issue, and PC members are welcome to
review them, however, this item would not be reviewed by PC. He said, if PC receives calls or
inquiries on this type of issue, staff can pass on information and direct people to where they
can get help.
- The DCD Permits Division is actively moving to new permitting software (SmartGov). This software
will track permits and schedule inspections more easily and is more user friendly than the current
software.
- The 2026 State of the City will be held on Wednesday, April 29th at Foster High School. Doors
will open at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation starts at 6:00 p.m. A flyer will be sent to the PC.
- An open house on Critical Areas Updates will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at the Sullivan
Center, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There will not be a formal PC review on this item.
- Commissioner Halverson shared with staff it helped him to review the previous code
amendments when notations were included in the margin. He said, this practice helped him
understand why something was removed instead of just seeing strikethroughs in the document.
Adjournment
Commissioner McLeland Wieser moved to adjourn. Commissioner Kaehler seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Adjourned: 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens, PC Secretary
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