Lauren Balisky

The meeting included discussion on the Draft Safety Action Plan, with Commissioners inquiring about specific elements such as the shared use path for the Angeline Veterans Memorial Drive Roundabout, the intersection at 410 and 214th Street, and concerns related to W Tapps Hwy E. New business focused on the 2024 Periodic Update, specifically Draft Ordinances, where concerns were raised regarding corrections and the origin of Alternative/Low Income housing proposals. The Commission also agreed to hold their gift exchange during the first meeting in December.

The meeting included a public hearing concerning the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the 2024 Development Code Periodic Update. Commissioners raised specific inquiries regarding traffic control devices, jurisdiction at an intersection, road widths, and localized flooding along a specific street. The Commission ultimately recommended that the City Council adopt the related ordinances for the Comprehensive Plan Update, which involved amending land use designations and adopting 'Envision Bonney Lake' as the comprehensive plan. Subsequent discussions included next steps for a permit application and acknowledgments for staff efforts on the Comprehensive Plan. Additional materials reviewed included correspondence from SCJ Alliance addressing comments on the draft Community Mobility Element regarding the viability of the 192nd Avenue E extension versus the 100th Street E extension, focusing on traffic volume, cost comparison, roadway length, and right-of-way acquisition complexity.

The meeting addressed new business, specifically a CivicPlus Portal Training conducted by the City Clerk's office, presented by the Development Services Manager. Discussion included functionality on tablets/cellphones and access to guest internet. Correspondence received from Kitsap County regarding City of Bonney Lake Planning Commission procedures was noted. The Commission also agreed to provide dates for a Joint Council Meeting. Commissioner comments included appreciation for the Civic Plus system.

The meeting began with a roll call and excused absence motions. Key discussions included agreement on the date for the next Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for February 4th, 2026. Following the exclusion of previous minutes approval, public comments were summarized, focusing on appreciation for the work on the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda included the Election of Officers, resulting in the nomination and approval of Commissioner Sulham as Chair and Commissioner Bennion as Vice-Chair. New business featured an overview of the CivicPlus Portal Training. Staff comments addressed potential changes to regularly scheduled meetings and the tentative scheduling of a Joint Meeting with the City Council for March 3rd, 2026. Commissioner comments included an invitation to a community event and concerns regarding Planning Commission communications.

The meeting included discussions and approval regarding Allan Yorke Parking. Key discussions centered on season passes and field rental parking, including questions about app usage, season dates, spot guarantees, license plate readers, cost recovery, and transaction fees. The commission voted to recommend an amendment to the city code to establish a $50.00 Season Pass for Allan Yorke Park and a parking waiver for field rentals costing $5,000 within a single reservation window. Staff provided updates on forthcoming edits to the Accessory Dwelling Unit code and the status of the Mobility Element. Additionally, commissioners were informed that a public hearing is scheduled for the next meeting.