town of concrete
planning commission meeting
Minutes
January 11, 2011
Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Driver called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Roll Call: Chairman Jason Driver Vice Chairman Don Payne, George Theodoratus, Al Fabrick, Doug Gates, Judie Legg, Chris Jansen, and Bruce Newburn. Commissioners absent: Doug Gates, Dani Magee, and Student Commissioner Drake Jansen.
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the December 7, 2010 minutes was made by Commissioner Chris Jansen. A second to the motion was made by Commissioner Newburn. The motion carried unanimously.
Audience Members: None
Old Business
Chairs report. Chairman Driver thanked Vice-Chairman Payne for conducting the December meeting in his absence.
Planners Update:
Town planner Cisar advised the commission PSE will be giving a presentation on the new Power House on the Baker River at 6 PM on January 24 before the Town Council meeting. The Town Council will also consider appointments to the Historical Preservation and Landmarks Commission at that council meeting.
Planner Cisar reviewed the planning workshop information in the agenda packet at the Mount Vernon, Lincoln Theater on February 15 at 6:30 p.m. Seattle architect Bill Kreager will discuss small lot developments in his presentation “Honey I Shrunk the Lots”.
Town Planner Cisar advised the commission on the handout materials on the” Envision Skagit” which included a January11,2011 news article from the Skagit Valley Herald. He explained the plan envisions a county population increase of 100,000 over the next 50 years. He noted a meeting regarding this plan has been scheduled for February 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the High School Commons.
A staff/planning commission discussion followed regarding the potential growth of the town with the expansion on the current Urban Growth Area (UGA). The available land area, based on 4 units per acre, could accommodate a population increase of approximately 1000.
Planner Cisar explained he has provided copies of the “Imagine Concrete” Steering Committee meeting minutes from December and their January 12, tomorrow’s meeting agenda. He noted the commission will consider appointing a representative to attend their meetings. Commissioner Newburn currently attends the meetings.
New Business
Prior to the election of officers, the commission discussed the benefits and concerns of individuals serving on more than one committee. It was noted by the commission that the size of our community and smaller volunteer base supports service on multiple committees. Further, multiple service promotes better coordination of individual committee efforts simply through communication. As a result, projects, are actually completed and in a much shorter time frame.
a. Elections of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Parks Committee Representatives (two) and Imagine Concrete Committee Representatives (two) for 2011.
Election of Chairman:
Commissioners Driver and Jansen were nominated for chairman. Commissioner Driver received the majority of votes and will serve as Chairman for 2011.
Election of Vice Chairman:
Commissioners Payne and Fabrick were nominated for vice-chairman. Commissioner Payne received the majority of votes and will serve as Vice-Chairman for 2011.
Election of Secretary:
Commissioner Magee was nominated for secretary and commissioner Legg as alternate. Vote on the two nominations was unanimous. Commissioner Magee will serve as secretary and Commissioner Legg as alternate.
Election Parks Committee (two):
Commissioner Theodoratus and Legg were nominated for the Parks Committee. Vote on the two nominations was unanimous. Commissioner Legg will serve as committee representative and Commissioner Theodoratus will serve as alternate fro 2011. It was noted both members typically attend the meetings
Election Imagine Concrete representatives (two).
Commissioners Newburn and Driver were nominated as representatives to the committee. Vote on the nominations was unanimous. Commission Newburn will serve as committee representative and Commissioner Driver will serve as alternate for 2011
b. 2011 Work Program
Town Planner Cisar reviewed the work program 2011. He explained the Shoreline Master Program will continue for another year. He noted the work program can be updated throughout the year as projects are completed and new projects are added.
Discussion closed and the 2011 Work Program was approved, as presented, by a unanimous vote of the commission.
Commissioner Requests and Reports:
Commissioner Jansen requested amending the Commission By-Laws to limit the chairman’s term to 2 years. Commissioner Legg asked about a Flood Evacuation Plan for residents along the Skagit River. Chairman Driver suggested adding an alternate to the student position to avoid conflicts with other activities. The commission requested copies of the meeting minutes be sent to the Town Council and Imagine Concrete Committee. Also, they suggest the Imagine Concrete Meeting schedule be shown on the monthly calendar and the 2 upcoming February workshops/meetings be put on the February Calendar.
Items for Next Meeting: February 1, 2011
a. Shoreline Master Program Update Graham-Bunting Consultants
b. Amendments to Commission By-Laws
Meeting Adjourn: There being no further business Commissioner Newman moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Jansen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Driver adjourned the meeting at 8:19 PM.
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Approved by the Chair
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Date of Approval
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