HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning June 25 1996WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Planning and Development Committee
June 25, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. by Committee Chair Alvin Starkenburg in the
Council Committee Room, 311 Grand Avenue.
Also Present:
Marlene Dawson
Kathy Sutter
Absent:
None
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
1. RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPEN
SPACE /OPEN SPACE, OPEN SPACE/FARM AND AGRICULTURE
CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE/THABER APPLICATIONS (AB96 -246)
Those speaking included:
Jeff Griffin, Planning & Development Services
Michael Knapp, Planning & Development Services
Starkenburg moved to recommend approval of all applications as recommended by the
Planning Commission with the exception of Woodside Church, which is to be acted on at the next
committee meeting (July 9) (the church requested a hold for two weeks so a representative could
be present for discussion).
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING ACCESSORY HOUSING WITHIN THE
CONFINES OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(AB96 -251)
Those speaking included:
Michael Knapp, Planning & Development Services
Bill Florea, Land Use, Planning & Development Services
Ward Nelson, County Council
Barbara Brenner, County Council
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I Knapp presented a staff report. Discussion followed.
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3 2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEASIBILITY STUDY (AB96 -250)
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5 Those speaking included:
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7 Paul Schissler (does the paperwork on block grant funds)
8 Michael Knapp, Planning & Development Services
9 Marty Snyder, Opportunity Council
10 Ward Nelson, County Council
11 Barbara Brenner, County Council
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13 Schissler noted there is a state grant available for $24,000. A handout regarding a
14 proposed resolution was distributed (on file).
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16 Starkenburg moved to recommend approval of a resolution authorizing an application for
17 state grant funds in the amount of $24,000.
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19 Motion carried unanimously.
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21 OTHER BUSINESS
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23 Michael Knapp, Planning & Development Services, commented on the legislative reform
24 report regarding the permit process (handouts on file).
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26 Terry Galvin and Bill Florea, both from Planning & Development Services, gave a
27 presentation regarding the permit process. Kathy Bovenkamp, Building Industry Association,
28 commented.
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30 There was discussion followed by a question period.
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32 ADJOURN
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34 The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
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38 E ' beth Bennett, Recording Secretary
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40 ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
41 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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45 kwn Alvin Starkenburg, Council Me er
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