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Y ELM P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA
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M ONDAY, A PRIL 15, 2024 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 David Johnstone
Austin Walker Anne Wahrmund John Graver
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes from meetings held on March 18, 2024 are 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. Current Development Projects Map
b. Introduction to Comprehensive Plan Update Website
c. Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. None.
10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
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11.ADJOURNMENT
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YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 18, 2024 –4:00 PM
YELM CITY HALL
Carlos Perezcalled the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Members present:Carlos Perez,Bob Howard, John Graver, Richard Lomsdale, Anne
Wahrmund, David Johnstone, and Austin Walker.
Members Absent: Noneabsent.
Staff: Cody Colt, Gary Cooper, Chris Vaccaro, Drew Kollar, and Hazel Hooker.
Approval of Minutes:MOTION BY BOB HOWARD, SECONDED BY RICHARD LOMSDALE, TO
APPROVE THE DECEMBER 18, 2023 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
City Staff Communications: Gary Cooper, Planning and Building Manager, welcomed the new
planning commission member to the board. He also provided an update on the comprehensive
plan, highlighting the ongoing work by consultants.
Public Comment: No comments were received.
New Business:Gary Cooper, Planning and Building Manager, shared a video presentation on
parking. Further discussion occurred between board members and staff.
Drew Kollar, Assistant Planner, revisited previousdiscussions from the planning commission
meetings focusing on potential solutions for development challenges within the Central
Business District Zone. Further discussion occurred between board members and staff.
Public Hearing: Carlos Perez opened the public hearing at 4:36pm.
Chris Vaccaro, Building Official, proposed adding language to YMC Chapter 18.22.050, requiring
that new adult care facilities install automatic sprinkler systems.
AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION, A MOTION BY RICHARD LOMSDALE, SECONDED BY ANNE
WAHRMUND, WAS PASSED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED
CODE CHANGE TO CHAPTER 18.22.050. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
Hearing closed at 4:43pm.
Subcommittee Reports: Each planning commission member took a moment to introduce
themselves briefly.
Adjournment: ANNE WAHRMUND MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING, SECONDED BY BOB
HOWARD. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:53 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Hazel Hooker, Public Services Administrative Assistant