Chairman Pro Tem Scott called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:03:41 PM.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT:                             Commissioner Joplin, Scott, Weston and Myers, Commissioner Magnuson arrived at7:08:52 PM; Councilmember Kaemingk.

ABSENT:                                Commissioner Marley and Smith.

STAFF:                                    City Planner Gaudette.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairman Pro Tem Scott opened for consideration approval of the April 20, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Myers made a MOTION to approve the April 20, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Joplin SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Chairman Pro Tem Scott opened for consideration approval of the May 18, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Weston made a MOTION to approve the May 18, 2011 Planning Commission minutes.  Commissioner Magnuson SECONDED. Commissioner Joplin and Scott abstained. Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilmember Kaemingk discussed recent City Council activity.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

Joyce Bell 21500 Poplar Way, wanted to thank the Commissioners for all their work and dedication.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Chairman Pro Tem Scott opened the initial discussion for the public hearing on Variance #V11-001 for Seattle Pacific Development, LLC located at 3055 215 Pl SW, Brier. City Planner Gaudette gave an overview of the application and recommended approval. Chairman Pro Tem Scott opened the public hearing at 7:10:19 PM.

Kathleen Keeney 3104 216 St SW, is in favor of approving this variance because it will help preserve trees.

Chairman Pro Tem Scott closed the public hearing at 7:12:29 PM. There was Commissioner discussion. Commissioner Joplin made a MOTION to recommend approval to City Council of variance #11-001 for Seattle Pacific Development to adjust the building lot line from 80 feet to 75 feet. Commissioner Myers SECONDED. Motion carried.

Chairman Pro Tem Scott opened the initial discussion for the public hearing on Ordinance No. 388, amending section 17.04.040 and chapter 17.30 of the BMC. City Planner Gaudette gave an overview of the changes needing to be made. Chairman Pro Tem Scott opened the public hearing at 7:28:45 PM.

Chairman Pro Tem Scott closed the public hearing at 7:29:02 PM. Commissioner Myers made a MOTION to recommend approval to City Council to amend Ordinance No. 388 adding regulations affecting the neighborhood business zone and relating to electric vehicle infrastructure. Commissioner Weston SECONDED. Motion carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

City Planner Gaudette updated the Commissioners on the current projects throughout the City.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Magnuson made a MOTION to adjourn. Commissioner Joplin SECONDED. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:36:54 PM.