Andrew Florence

The Board of Adjustment conducted a public hearing regarding a variance request for the construction of a swimming pool and a six-foot fence within the front half of a residential lot located at 1641 Penny Lane. The Board discussed project timing, landscaping, and safety concerns, ultimately approving the variance with conditions for completion within 90 days. Additionally, the Board held an election of officers to appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair.

The meeting included public comments regarding labor and safety concerns at Nehemiah Rebar Services. Key agenda items featured the approval of a zone change for property at the corner of Queensgate Drive and Jericho Road, the implementation of a citywide ban on marijuana uses, and a proposal to adopt a hearing examiner system for land use permit reviews, which was ultimately rejected by the Commission. Additionally, the commission members held discussions regarding setbacks for residential side yards and received updates on upcoming training sessions for open public meetings.

The Commission approved a binding site plan to divide commercial lots at the intersection of Jadwin Avenue and McMurray Street. They also authorized a special permit for the Richland Mobile Home Park to add twenty recreational vehicle spaces to the existing property at 35 Apollo Boulevard. Additionally, a shoreline substantial development permit was approved for the removal and replacement of a private dock and stairs on the Columbia River shoreline at 2608 Harris Avenue.

The commission held a public hearing regarding a shoreline substantial development permit for the removal of non-native vegetation and river bank stabilization along the Columbia River, which was subsequently approved. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended to the City Council the assignment of R-1-12 Single Family Residential zoning for a property proposed for annexation. Communications included updates on upcoming meetings, discussions on sustainability forums, and an overview of city energy conservation programs.

The commission held a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for a 100-foot wireless communications facility, which was ultimately approved. They also reviewed a binding site plan for a commercial mixed-use development within the Badger Mountain South master-planned community. Additionally, the commission discussed proposed zoning text amendments concerning fencing, accessory building setbacks, and subdivision application requirements, opting to table that item for further review.