2022 07-20 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 July 20, 2022
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 20, 2022
6:00 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bronson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Lawson Bronson, Hope Elder, Tim O’Neil, Tom Medhurst, Jae So, Anna Patrick,
and Vickie Chynoweth. Diana Noble-Gulliford participated via Zoom audio.
Chair Bronson excused Commissioner Carlson.
City Staff present: Planning Manager Keith Niven, City Attorney Kent van Alstyne, and Admin & Permit
Center Supervisor Kari Cimmer.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner So moved to approve the July 6, 2022 minutes as submitted. Commissioner Elder seconded.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Planning Manager Niven introduced and reviewed a memorandum addressing questions posed by
Commissioners at the July 6, 2022 Meeting.
Planning Manager Niven began a review of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Chapter, Policy Section,
presentation.
Mr. Niven noted that of the 105 Shoreline Policies to be covered tonight a great majority will simply be a
“should” to “shall” verbiage change. As was requested by Commissioner So, he will spend tonight’s review
time on the more substantive changes.
Commissioner O’Neil had questions regarding cell towers. City Attorney van Alstyne noted stated the cell
towers regulations are in our zoning code.
6. MANAGER REPORT
A stakeholder virtual meeting for the South Station area will be held on Thursday, July 21 and the Planning
Commissioners are invited to attend.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 20, 2022
The Ad Hoc committee members are attending a meeting on August 2 at 5:30 p.m., to do a SWAT analysis
of the downtown. All Commissioners are invited to come as citizens.
A reminder that the Bally’s hearing will be on August 9, 2022 City Council meeting.
The 2022 Comp Plan Amendments for the Rivera property and the Traffic division will be presented at the
August 17, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.
7. NEXT MEETING
Planning Manager Niven announced the next meeting of the Planning Commission will be held at 6:00 p.m.
on August 17, 2022, which will be a public hearing.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Medhurst moved that the meeting be adjourned; Second by Commissioner O’Neil.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Attest: Approved by Commission:
_______________________________________ August 17, 2022
Kari Cimmer, Admin & Permit Center Supervisor Date