City of Burien
BURIEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
November 18, 2003
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
MINUTES
Planning Commission Members Present: Robert Simpson-Clark, chair; Jon Newton, Douglas Rahn, and Barbara Williams
Absent: Bonnie Isenberg, Rebecca McInteer, and Janet Shull
Others Present: Patrick Smith, planner
Chair Simpson-Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon the call of the roll all commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioners Isenberg, McInteer and Shull.
Agenda Confirmation
Motion to approve the agenda as printed was made by Commissioner Newton. Second was by Commissioner Rahn and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment – None
Old Business
A. Public Hearing on the Proposed New Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan
Chair Simpson-Clark declared the public hearing open.
There were no members of the public wishing to address the commission.
Chair Simpson-Clark declared the public hearing closed.
B. Recommendation on Economic Development Element
Commissioner Williams commended staff for their work to integrate the comments made by the Planning Commission at the last meeting. She noted that the tone of the element is now more positive.
Patrick Smith, planner, said the proposed ordinance as revised was presented to the Business and Economic Development Partnership on Friday, November 14. The partnership agreed with all of the changes and recommended the draft to the City Council.
Chair Simpson-Clark agreed that all of the comments made by the Commission at the last meeting were adequately incorporated into the revised draft.
Motion to recommend the Economic Development Element as revised to the City Council was made by Commissioner Williams. Second was by Commissioner Newton and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business – None
Director’s Report
Commissioner Rahn informed the commissioners that he has submitted his resignation from the commission effective December 31. He said he will be spending five months in Arizona and will not be able to participate on the commission. He said he has enjoyed being a part of the commission and will miss the opportunity to work for the city.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Williams. Second was by Commissioner Rahn and the motion carried unanimously.
Chair Simpson-Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Approved:
/s/ Robert Simpson-Clark, chair
Planning Commission
/s/ Scott Greenberg, director
Community Development Department