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I. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Public Participation Information
Planning Commission Meeting
April 30, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Special Meeting - City Hall Council
Chambers
MINUTES
The City of Auburn Planning Commission Meeting was held in
person and virtually.
11. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Judi Roland called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
A. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Commissioners present: Chair Judi Roland, Vice Chair Phillip
Stephens, Julie Berry, Kent Sprague, William Stewart, Aaron
Vanderpol, and Lynn Walters.
Staff members present: Acting Planning Services Manager
Alexandrea Teague, Director of Special Projects Jeff Tate, Director
of Parks, Arts and Recreation Daryl Faber, Senior Planner Josh
Steiner, Parks Planning and Development Manager Thaniel Gouk,
Planner II Alyssa Tatro, Senior Planner Dinah Reed, Economic
Development Manager Jenn Francis, Acting City Attorney Doug
Ruth, and Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Wood -Pollock
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Roland led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Craig Gartne, Auburn
Craig shared thoughts regarding wait times at the traffic light for
westbound traffic at the 15th Street overpass at Highway 167.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Presentation Overview (Steiner)
Staff will provide a brief overview of Element Presentations and Public Hearing
schedule.
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Senior Planner Steiner shared an update on the schedule for the
Comprehensive Plan Element Presentations and Public Hearing
Schedule.
B. Parks and Recreation Element (Gouk)
Staff presentation of the proposed changes to the Parks and Recreation Element.
Parks Planning and Development Manager Gouk shared a
presentation with the Commission on the Parks Element, including
the purpose and scope, an overview and update on the Parks,
Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, and the next steps in the
process.
The Commission discussed park land funding and impact fees.
C. Climate Element (Tatro)
Staff presentation on the proposed changes to the Climate Element.
Planner Tatro shared a presentation with the Commission on the
proposed changes to the Climate Element, including the purpose
and scope; and core components to the Climate Element, including
climate planning, State and County requirements, climate hazards
and risk assessment, required sub -elements, potential implications
of the proposed changes, and the next steps in the process.
The Commission discussed State and County mandates on
greenhouse gas reductions, penalties for not meeting requirements,
funding and implementation, reduction targets, land use in urban
areas next to transit corridors, vehicle charging station vandalism,
data regarding emissions, the next steps in the process, and
different State agencies involved in the Climate Element update
process.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Historic Preservation Element (Reed)
Public Hearing for the public testimony and Planning Commission deliberation on the
Historic Preservation Element.
Senior Planner Reed shared a presentation with the Commission
regarding the Historic Preservation Element, including an overview
of the purpose and scope, core changes, the historical landmark
and registry inventory, and potential implications of the proposed
changes.
Chair Roland opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
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Written Comments:
Linda Redman, Auburn
Linda expressed thoughts regarding neighborhood planning and
pedestrian and biking villages.
In -Person Comments:
There were no in -person comments.
Chair Roland closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Commission discussed the Carnegie Library, historical inventory,
and the Historic Preservation Committee.
Vice Chair Stephens moved and Commissioner Walters seconded
to accept the Historic Preservation Element as presented.
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Economic Development Element (Francis)
Public Hearing for public testimony and Planning Commission deliberation on the
Economic Development Element.
Director Tate shared a presentation with the Commission on the
Economic Development Element, including an overview of the goals
and policies, and the next steps in the process.
Chair Roland opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Written Comments:
There were no written comments received in advance of the
meeting.
In -Person Comments:
Linda Redman, Auburn
Linda discussed food deserts in Auburn and organic foods.
Chair Roland closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
The Commission discussed added policies to the Economic
Development Element, empty storefronts in Downtown Auburn,
priorities within the Element, new regulations and incentives for
local businesses, and updates to the Downtown Plan.
Vice Chair Stephens moved and Commissioner Sprague seconded
to accept the Economic Development Element as presented.
Commissioner Stewart moved and Commissioner Sprague
seconded to amend Economic Development Policy 35 to read,
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"Establish economic incentives that are primarily targeted at local
and regional businesses within the community."
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VI, ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning
Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
APPROVED this 21st day of May, 2024.
�� I ROLAND, CHAIR Rebecca Wood -Pollock,
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The City ofAuburn Planning Commission is a seven member advisory body that provides
recommendations to the Aubum City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land
use plans and related codes such as zoning. Planning Commissioners are appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission, other than approvals or amendments to the
Planning Commission Rules of Procedure, are not final decisions, they are in the form of
recommendations to the city council which must ultimately make the final decision.
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