March 20, 2023 Agenda Packet
Y ELM P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA
M ONDAY, M ARCH 20, 2023, 4:00 PM
THIS MEETING CAN BE ATTENDED IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM.
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In person: Yelm City Hall, 106 2 Street SE, Yelm, WA 98597
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Chair, Carlos Perez
Vice Chair, Robert Howard Richard Lomsdale Jerry Fugich
John Thomson Anne Wahrmund John Graver
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes from January 17, 2023 is attached.
5. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
a. Department update.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. The public comment portion of the agenda is an opportunity for the public to address
the Commission regarding matters that are not on the agenda. Comments are limited
to three minutes and five speakers. Comment on matters listed on the agenda are
welcomed.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion regarding possible changes to the Tahoma Terra Master Planned
Community.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2023 4:00 PM
YELM CITY HALL
Carlos Perez called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Members present: Carlos Perez, Bob Howard, John Graver, Jerry Fugich, Anne Wahrmund, and
John Thomson
Members Absent: Stefani Dunn (excused)
Staff: Maryam Moeinian, Gary Cooper, and Savana Teague
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION BY JOHN GRAVER, SECONDED BY ANNE WAHRMUND TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 21,
2022 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
City Staff Communications: Gary Cooper, new Planning and Building Manager, introduced
himself to the Planning Commission. Staff welcomed and announced Carlos Perez (former Vice-
Chair of the Yelm Planning Commission) to the position of Chair.
Public Comment:
None.
New Business:
Election by Board of Members for the New Vice-Chair Person
Carlos Perez opened up nominations for the Vice-Chair position. Bob Howard was nominated for
Vice-Chair, which was accepted. There were no other nominations. Carlos Perez called for a board
vote for Bob Howard to take the position of Vice-Chair. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for 2023
Maryam Moeinian presented a proposed schedule for Planning Commission meetings for 2023,
the required publication dates for public hearings, and anticipated dates for council action.
Subcommittee Reports:
Anne Wahrmund reported that the Parks Committee is looking into the design of a new stage at
Yelm City Park. Work would be expected to be completed this year before summertime, to
prepare for events that are planned for June and July 2023. The Parks Comp Plan is under
review, and is being aided by updates from the Housing Plan Analysis.
Adjourn: MOTION BY JERRY FUGICH, SECONDED BY ANNE WAHRMUND TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:14 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Savana Teague, Administrative Assistant