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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Bronson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Diana Noble-Gulliford, Lawson Bronson, Tom Medhurst, Anna Patrick, Tim O'Neil
City Staff Present: Planning Manager Keith Niven, City Attorney Kent van Alstyne,
Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen, and Admin Assistant II Anna Lieck
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbara Marsh — Has resided in Federal Way for 26 years.
She is interested in putting an ADU in backyard for her son with special needs. Her:1,450 sqft
home is located on a larger lot. The current code only allows for a 580-sgft ADU. Concerned
about current ADU codes not allowing a larger structure that would allow her to build a
structure to serve as a dwelling for her son and a means for his independence. Ms. Marsh
would like the City to reconsider ADU codes and take into consideration housing costs.
Community Development director Keith Niven commented that the Housing Action Plan
recommendations will bring forward draft codes moving forward. Potentially increasing square
footage. Six months potential for more public conversations.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
January 18th, 2023 minutes are approved as written.
Annual Comprehensive Plan Selection 2023 —
Natalie Kamieniecki Associate Planner, presents the amendment recommendation for Lee
Property. Lee Property is a single site -specific group of 3 parcels located at 1st Ave South
and South 312th St. Currently coded as Single Family Residential 7.2 (7,200 minimum lot
size). The request is to change that use to multi family. Currently, all of the sites are vacant.
The City has received numerous public comments regarding this change of use process and
are included in the agenda packet.
Commissioner Nobje-Gulliford inquired into the rezoning of the property from 2005 and
whether that was part of a private action or the comprehensiveplan. Ms. Kamieniecki stated
the property was rezoned in 2017 from BN to SF as part of a private action.
Mr. Niven and Mr. van Alstyne provided the Commissioners with a brief overview of the
selection process regarding this specific application and what future steps would be taken
wither the Planning Commissioners decide to move forward with a recommendation to LUTC
or decide to withhold that recommendation.
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Public Comments regarding Lee Property —
Zanthia Hirschenbom is a resident close to the three parcels being presented for rezoning.
She has concerns that the -proposed changes will negatively affect the neighborhood's 100-
year flood zones. Her property has seen higher water levels as more neighboring
developments are brought in and believes that trend will continue even with proper storm
drainage. Trees and power lines become unstable and pose dangers for houses. She is
concerned about compromised protection for environmentally sensitive areas
Robert Trivet with a consulting group that represents the Lee family. He clarified the previous
application submitted for this property in 2022 was in the process of wetland review process
but had to be withdrawn because of time constraints. A wetland report has been obtained.
Commissioner Patrick inquired about the zoning for adjacent properties. The wooded area to
the east of the proposed property is currently zoned at RS 7.2. _
Commissioner Medhurst — Questions about financial requirements.
Commissioner Patrick moved to NOT recommend, don't go forward. O'Neil seconded.
Medhurst — go forward. 4 to 1.
Mr. Nrven presented the Comp Plan Amendment for City Center.
Commissioner O'Neil — How much of the code changes were inspired by HAPI report?
Recommendations will be separate and available sometime in May.
Commissioner Noble-Gulliford — Had comments regarding senior housing parking lot
entrance into pedestrian areas and preferences for architecture around town. Discouraged
about walls for TC3 plans.
Commissioner Patrick request that the word "panhandle" is not used to describe a piece of
land and requests that "flag lot" is used instead.
Kitt's Corner —
Commissioner O'Neil inquired if the parcels have changed hands in the last 10-15 years. And
asked for clarification on City -driven amendments versus applicant -initiated amendments.
Associate Planner Evan Lewis presented the Transportation chapter.
Commissioner O'Neil expressed concerns with east/west focuses for traffic flow.
Chaney.-- Discussed ADU production trends.
MANAGER REPORT
Hosting two town hall meetings to address Comp Plan update. Virtual meeting on 2/28/23; in
person on 3/9/23.
Walkabout is on 3/10.
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March 1, 2023 HAPI Code Amendment Briefing, Park Impact Fees/Open Space Code
Amendment Briefing, View Protection code'Amendment Briefing
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Commissioner Bronson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Medhurs
seconded.
ATTEST- APPROVED BY COMMISSION
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