HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-03 Planning and Economic Development MinutesCouncilmembers Present: Thomas McLeod, Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan
StoffPresent: Minnie Dhaliwal, Andrea Cummins, Rachel Bianchi, Laurel Humphrey, Derek
Speck, Brandon Miles
Others Present: Emily Sarah Gendler Zisette, resident; Nicole Deleon, Cairncross &
Hemplemann
Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Request for Qualifications: Economic Development Plan
Staff is seeking Committee concurrence to issue a request for qualifications for a consultant
to prepare an economic development plan, for a cost estimated to be between $50,000 -
$70,000 requiring a budget amendment at year-end.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval.
B. Grant Application: Economic Development
Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for an economic development grant from the
Port of Seattle in the amount of $20,930 to be used for Kent Valley business recruitment and
tourism digital media programming.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval.
C. Ordinances: Critical Areas, Shoreline Master Program, Shoreline Uses
Staff is seeking Council approval of three ordinances to update the Critical Areas Code,
Shoreline Master Program, and shoreline regulations. Staff noted that some minor clean up
edits will be included in the final Shoreline ordinances.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval.
D. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
Staff is planningto update ADU regulations based on experience with the amnesty program
and is seeking Committee direction on potential code changes.
Committee question(s) requiring follow up
Staff will monitor HB 2570 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and potential impacts to cities.
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Committee Recommendation
Committee recommended that the Planning Commission review all zoning code related issues
regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and make a recommendation to the Committee for their
review.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff informed the Committee that the City is engaging with Seattle Sounders on their expansion
plans.
The meeting adjourned of 6:45 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by MD, reviewed by LH