ROLL CALL:

PRESENT:                                  Commissioner Marley, Smith, Joplin, Scott and Myers; Councilmember Kaemingk. Commissioner Magnuson arrived at 7:09:24 PM.

ABSENT:                                    Commissioner Weston.

STAFF:                                       City Planner Gaudette.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the June 15, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Joplin made a MOTION to approve the June 15, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Scott SECONDED. Motion Carried. Commissioners Smith & Marley abstained.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilmember Kaemingk discussed recent City Council activity.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Chairman Marley opened the initial discussion for the public hearing to update the City’s Critical Area Ordinance. City Planner Gaudette gave an overview of the proposed Ordinance and recommended approval to City Council. Chairman Marley opened the public hearing at 7:08:33 PM.

Kristin Kelly 1429 Avenue D #532, Snohomish, representing Future Wise & Pilchuck Audubon Society, thanked the City for incorporating some of their suggestions but would like the City to consider additional suggestions she provided in writing to the Commissioners.

Debbie Bent 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, Community Development Director for City of Kenmore, thanked the City for incorporating some of their suggestions, but would like the City to consider additional suggestions she provided in writing to the Commissioners.

Commissioner Scott made a MOTION to close the public hearing. Commissioner Smith SECONDED. The public hearing closed at 7:27:37 PM.

Chairman Marley called for a 15 minute break to read the suggestions provided by Future Wise and the City of Kenmore at 7:30:33 PM. At 7:46:23 PM Chairman Marley extended the break to 30 minutes.

The meeting reconvened at 8:00:03 PM.

The Commissioners went through each recommendation Future Wise and the City of Kenmore provided. There was Commissioner discussion.

Chairman Marley made a MOTION to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 389 adopting the new Critical Area Ordinance. With the following changes:

1. 18.10.330, change 125% to 150%.

2. 18.60.030C.3.b, add the text, “preferably include native vegetation, or non-invasive non-native vegetation.”

3. 18.60.030.F.1.d, change text to, “passive trails should be located to the outer 25% of the stream buffer unless prevented by topography or other natural features, and…”

4. 18.20.040.F.5.d, delete the words “never less” and replace with “greater”.

5. 18.20.050.J, delete duplicate text, on the second line delete words starting at “advance” through forth line including “federal rules”. Commissioner Smith SECONDED. Motion carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Mayor Colinas reminded the Commissioners that National Night Out is August 2, 2011 and the Sea Scare Parade on August 10, 2011.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Magnuson made a MOTION to adjourn.  Commissioner Joplin SECONDED. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:24:21 PM.