10/16/06City o}' Yelm
Planning Commission
AGENDA
Yelm Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, October 16, 2006
4:00 P.M.
Yelm City Hall
105 Yelm Avenue West
7. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
September 25, 2006
3. Public Communications
4. Public Hearings: None Scheduled
5. Other
A. Sustainable Development - Review and Endorse a definition of
sustainable development to guide the review process for the Thurston
Highlands Master Planned Community and Environmental Impact
Statement.
B. Thurston Highlands Update - An update of the status of the Thurston
Highlands Master Planned Community Environmental Impact Statement.
C. Planning Commission Work Program - An overview of the Planning
Commissions work program for the remainder of 2006 and 2007.
6. Adjourn
Next Planning Commission meeting
Monday, November 20, 2006 - 4:00 P.M.
Yelm City Hall Council Chambers
Enclosures are available to non-Commission members upon request.
It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you are a person
with a disability in need of accommodations to conduct business, or to participate in government processes or
activities, please contact Agnes Bennick, at 360-458-8404 at least four (4) working days prior to the scheduled event.
All Planning Commission meetings are audio taped. For information on obtaining a copy, please call the Community
Development Department at (360) 458-3835.
YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 4:00 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL
Glen Cunningham called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM
Members present: Glen Cunningham, John Graver, Carlos Perez, John Thomson, and
Terry Kaminski.
Staff: Tami Merriman
Members Absent:
Guest: Kathy McCormick, Thurston Regional Planning Council
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION BY JOHN GRAVER, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMSON TO APPROVE THE
AUGUST 21, 2006 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
Public Communications:
The Commission reviewed an email submitted by Mr. Steve Klein. No action was taken.
The Commission also reviewed written comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan
update by Ms. Gail Cane.
2006 Comprehensive Plan Update
Tami Merriman asked the Commission if they had reviewed the staff response to
comments received at the August 21, 2006 Public Hearing.
Glen Cunningham asked Mr. Klein if had received a copy of the staff response.
Steve Klein responded that he had received staff comments and disagreed with
two items. Mr. Klein stated that the comprehensive plan should address the Y3,
and state that it should not be used for compliance, and the developer impact fees
should be reviewed and increased.
Glen Cunningham asked staff to respond to the comments submitted by Gail Cane.
Tami Merriman spoke to the four items written in Ms. Cane's comments.
1. The Comprehensive Plan should be updated to include Part V Capital Facilities.
The Capital Facilities Plan is scheduled for review in 2007.
2. How will Yelm finance utilities for new development, and attached Ordinance 847.
All new development installs (in not already existing) utility lines, and road
improvements as part of their land use approval. Ordinance 847 is an LlD for
improvements to include utilities and road improvement. Property owners are being
assessed only for the improvement that occurs in front of their property.
3. How can potable water be supplied when Yelm's wells do not meet water quality
standards?
The City of Yelm's wells are monitored and tested, and meet state requirements for a
public water supply. One well is not in use due to not meeting these requirements.
4. How will sewage be disposed of in wetland areas as to not increase well pollution.
The City of Yelm does not allow any development in wetland areas. All new
development is required to connect to City sewer service.
Yelm Planning Commission
September 25, 2006
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Tami Merriman asked the commission if they had any other comments or changes to the
proposed update to the Comprensive Plan, and if not, did they wish to forward their
recommendation to City Council for approval.
MOTION MADE BY JOHN THOMSON, SECONDED BY JOHN GRAVER TO
FORWARD THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TO CITY COUNCIL
WITH RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE.
Other -None:
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Glen Cunningham, Chair Date
Yelm Planning Commission
September?5, 2006
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City of Yelm
Planning Commission
AGENDA
Yelm Planning Commission Special Meeting
Monday, September 25, 2006
4:00 P.M.
Yelm City Hall
105 Yelm Avenue West
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Call to Order and Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
August 21, 2006
Public Communications
Email from Steve Klein dated September 3, 2006
Public Hearings: None Scheduled
Other
A. Comprehensive Plan Update -Review comments received during the
public hearing and from the Thurston County Planning Commission, and
provide direction to Community Development staff on any changes to the
hearing draft to recommend be considered by the City Council.
B. Principles for Sustainable Development with the Thurston Highlands
Master Planned Community - Review a draft definition for sustainable
development for endorsement by the Planning Commission and City
Council.
6. Adjourn
Next Planning Commission meeting
Monday, October 16, 2006 - 4:00 P.M.
Yelm City Hall Council Chambers
Enclosures are available to non-Commission members upon request.
It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations far people with disabilities. If you are a person
with a disability in need of accommodations to conduct business, or to participate in government processes or
activities, please contact Agnes Bennick, at 360-458-8404 at least four (4) working days prior to the scheduled event.
All Planning Commission meetings are audio taped. For information on obtaining a copy, please call the Community
Development Department at (360) 458-3835.
YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 4:00 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL
Glen Cunningham called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM
Members present: Glen Cunningham, John Graver, Carlos Perez, John Thomson, and
Terry Kaminski.
Staff: Tami Merriman
Members Absent:
Guest: Kathy McCormick, Thurston Regional Planning Council
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION BY JOHN GRAVER, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMSON TO APPROVE THE
AUGUST 21, 2006 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
Public Communications:
The Commission reviewed an email submitted by Mr. Steve Klein. No action was taken.
The Commission also reviewed written comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan
update by Ms. Gail Cane.
2006 Comprehensive Plan Uadate
Tami Merriman asked the Commission if they had reviewed the staff response to
comments received at the August 21, 2006 Public Hearing.
Glen Cunningham asked Mr. Klein if had received a copy of the staff response.
Steve Klein responded that he had received staff comments and disagreed with
two items. Mr. Klein stated that the comprehensive plan should address the Y3,
and state that it should not be used for compliance, and the developer impact fees
should be reviewed and increased.
Glen Cunningham asked staff to respond to the comments submitted by Gail Cane.
Tami Merriman spoke to the four items written in Ms. Cane's comments.
1. The Comprehensive Plan should be updated to include Part V Capital Facilities.
The Capital Facilities Plan is scheduled for review in 2007.
2. How will Yelm finance utilities for new development, and attached Ordinance 847.
All new development installs (in not already existing) utility lines, and road
improvements as part of their land use approval. Ordinance 847 is an LID for
improvements to include utilities and road improvement. Property owners are being
assessed only for the improvement that occurs in front of their property.
3. How can potable water be supplied when Yelm's wells do not meet water quality
standards?
The City of Yelm's wells are monitored and tested, and meet state requirements for a
public water supply. One well is not in use due to not meeting these requirements.
4. How will sewage be disposed of in wetland areas as to not increase well pollution.
The City of Yelm does not allow any development in wetland areas. All new
development is required to connect to City sewer service.
Yelm Planning Commission
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