11-16-2022 Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Commission Minutes November 16, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
City Hall – Council Chambers
November 16, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Bronson called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Lawson Bronson, Diana Noble-Gulliford, Tim O’Neil, Jae So, Tom Medhurst, Anna
Patrick, Vickie Chenoweth.
Commissioners Absent:
Wayne Carlson
City Staff present: Planning Manager Keith Niven, City Attorney Kent van Alstyne,
Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen, and Admin Assistant II Anna Lieck.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Bronson moved to approve November 2nd, 2022 minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Patrick. Approved.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None. Closed at 6:03pm
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Mr. Niven asks the Committee to elect a new Vice Chair and introduces the presentation of
Drafts Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen presents the chapter’s development and progress. Hoping
to enhance the way the people experience Federal Way, building a sense of belonging and a
sense of community by providing a space to gather with art and culture in mind.
The future goals of this chapter are as follows:
Historic Preservation - promote public awareness and recognition of the value of the past,
historic resources and sites, as well as historical figures.
Arts & Culture – contribute to sense of place, shared experiences of art viewing and
supporting local artists.
Community Character – to ensure Federal Way remains an inclusive place and installs
community pride. Hoping to promote an identifiable city with interesting public spaces.
Commissioner O’Neil, Senior Planner Skadsen and Mr. Niven discuss integrating
“placemaking” through exciting spaces, street-scapes, benches, lights, signage, flowers,
murals. This method will lose distinction if it is applied to the city as a whole.
Commissioner Noble-Gulliford mentioned several districts throughout Federal Way that
would be beneficial to focus on for historical preservation around North Lake, such as Marine
Hills and Twin Lakes.
Planning Commission Minutes November 16, 2022
Ms. Skadsen, Mr. Niven, Mr. van Alstyne and Commissioner Noble-Gulliford discuss
Ordinance 94-217, Art in public places funding.
There is hereby established in the city treasury a special fund to be known and designated as the
“Art in Public Places Fund” for the purpose of providing funding for 2%-For-The-Arts projects.
Commissioner Patrick commented on the benefit of placards to guide the public on the
relevant history of the art to Federal Way, aiding to inclusivity. She suggested that family
members of historical figures be included in the process.
Commissioner O’Neil and Ms. Skadsen discuss the options for a Public Market / year-round
market could be utilized in the proposed downtown area.
Commissioner Patrick recommended that the city continue conversations with potential
artwork with Sound Transit and work as advocates for downtown Federal Way to be included
into King County’s plans for future art related discussions.
Mr. van Alstyne provided clarification that the 2% of funding listed in Ordinance 94-217 only
applies to projects that are funded partially or fully by the city.
6. MANAGER REPORT:
Mr. Niven informs the Commission that the Request for Proposals for developers for TC3 was
approved by City Council. The RFP will be placed in publications for a collection of proposals
for December and January.
Mr. Niven asks the Commission if they would be willing to have an additional special meeting
in December for a Sound Station Subarea Plan update. Commission agrees to December 14th
meeting.
Commissioner Noble-Gulliford nominates Commissioner Vickie Chenoweth for Vice Chair.
Commissioner O’Neil seconded. Motion unanimously approved.
Ms. Skadsen presents an introduction to the Sound Station Subarea Plan.
7. NEXT MEETING
December 14, Special Meeting for Sound Transit
8. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Bronson moved that the meeting be adjourned: Second by Commissioner
O’Neil.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
ATTEST: APPROVED BY COMMISSION:
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ANNA LIECK, ADMIN ASSISTANT II DATE