HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-14 Planning and Community Development MinutesCouncilmembers Present: Hannah Hedrick, Chair; Verna Seal
Staff Present: Nora Gierloff, Nancy Eklund, Laurel Humphrey, Marty Wine
Chair Hedrick called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Grant Acceptance: Critical Area Ordinance Development
Staff is seeking approval to accept grant funding from the Washington Departments of
Commerce and Ecology to update the Critical Areas Ordinance and othertasks associated with
the City's Natural Environment.
Committee Recommendation
Majority approval. Forward to July 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
B. Contract: Environmental Services
Staff is seeking approval of a contract with Facet NW for environmental services associated
with the grant funded activities described in item A.
Committee Recommendation
Majority approval. Forward to July 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
C. Cannabis Retail Business Zoning Considerations
Staff is seeking Committee direction on a proposal to expand zoning for cannabis retail
establishments per the City Council's 2025 direction. Committee members agreed with the
proposal to expand zoning to Regional Commercial Mixed Use and the Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial Corridor and Workplace Districts within the Southcenter Area. Committee
members gave further direction to prepare the ordinance retaining the 1000' buffer around
parks, playgrounds and schools, and reduce to 500' for the rest of the categories outlined in
state law.
Item(s) for follow-up:
Provide additional maps showing 300' and 500' buffer options for consideration.
Committee Recommendation
Return to Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned of 6:03 p.m.
Committee ChairApproval