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The Planning Commission focused on a public hearing regarding the preliminary and final plat and site plan for the Tacoma West Industrial Park 7th Addition. Discussions centered on the proposed industrial flex-space project, including building phases, landscaping, lighting, parking, and architectural standards for the development. Staff recommended approval with specific conditions regarding site layout, environmental permits, and construction requirements.

The meeting included a public hearing and review for a Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for a condominium contractor operations building at 420 Railroad Street West. Discussions covered landscape plans, lighting design, driveway and parking layout, building design, and exterior material specifications. The Planning Commission reviewed project compliance with city codes and comprehensive plan goals, resulting in recommendations for approval subject to specific site conditions and engineering requirements.

The agenda for the meeting included several key business items requiring public hearings and potential recommendations to the City Council. Specific items included discussion and recommendation votes on ordinance amendments pertaining to Fences (Chapter 12 -- Section 1245.05), Manufactured Housing & Accessory Structures (Chapter 12 -- Section 1210.06 and Section 1230.07), and Off-Street Parking and Access Drives (Chapter 12 -- Section 1250). The business section also designated time for discussion on the Parking Code and Downtown Design Standards. Furthermore, staff provided a presentation on the 2025 Land Use Summary.

The agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for February 9, 2026, includes several key items across different sections. The Consent Agenda covers the approval of minutes from a workshop and meeting held on January 26, 2026, payment of claims, personnel committee recommendations (including accepting resignations and posting a janitorial position), approval of the Pay Equity Report, and approval for an exempt gambling permit for the Central Booster Club. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Ordinance 398, which concerns amending the Fee Schedule. New Business items include adopting Resolution 2026-01 regarding organization designations, consideration of several new ordinances (Ordinance 399 on Fences, Ordinance 400 on Manufactured Housing & Accessory Structures, Ordinance 401 on Off-Street Parking & Access Drives, and Ordinance 402 on Utilities), amendments to the Investment Policy, a Carver County Collaboration Agreement for ESRI Software, an Amendment to Purchase Offer, and Annual Commission Reports. Further, specific consent items addressed requests for street closure for the Ascension Knights of Columbus Fish Fry and approval of a contract renewal for Building Official/Inspector services.

The agenda for the meeting included a public hearing concerning ordinance amendments related to Fences, Manufactured Housing & Accessory Structures, and Off-Street Parking and Access Drives. Business items included a review of the 2025 Land Use Summary. The document also contains the minutes from a previous meeting held on January 6, 2026, which detailed discussions on proposed ordinance updates for Fences, Manufactured Housing & Accessory Structures (focusing on utility building size and setbacks), and Off-Street Parking (clarifying impervious surface requirements for vehicle parking). The January meeting also included the election of officers.