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Nowthen Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, June 28, 2022

Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 · 7:00 PM

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The Planning and Zoning Commission approved routine items, advanced revised commercial and industrial architectural standards toward a July 13, 2022 public hearing, received a Basics of Planning presentation, reviewed upcoming projects, and adjourned at 9:20pm.

What was on the agenda

9 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

  1. ACalled to Order

    Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.

    The meeting was called to order.

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)Called to Orderp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.

  2. BPledge of Allegiance

    All assembled recited the pledge of allegiance.

    The pledge was recited.

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)· Pledge of Allegiancep. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)All assembled recited the pledge of allegiance.

  3. CRoll Call

    Attendance was recorded.

    Roll call was taken.

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28). Roll Callp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Present: Bies, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo. Liaison Mayor Pilon had an excused absence. Also, present Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boyles. Absent: Carlson

  4. DApprove/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of June 28, 2022

    The June 28, 2022 meeting agenda was approved as presented.

    The commission approved the June 28, 2022 agenda as presented and approved the April 26, 2022 minutes with two typo corrections.

    Approved by motion.

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    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)· Approve/Amend tonight's meeting agenda of June 28, 2022.p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO APPROVE THE JUNE 28, 2022, MEETING AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.SIX AYES.

  5. EApprove/Amend meeting minutes of April 26, 2022

    The April 26, 2022 meeting minutes were approved with two typo corrections.

    The commission approved the June 28, 2022 agenda as presented and approved the April 26, 2022 minutes with two typo corrections.

    Approved by motion with two typo corrections.

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    Approved
    p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)APRIL 26, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Chair Ames called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. All assembled recited the pledge of allegiance. Present: Bies, Haapala, Jorgenson, Pearo Also Present: Mayor Pilon, Planner Stockman, Interim City Administratorp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION MADE BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2022, MEETING CORRECTING TWO TYPOS. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  6. 1Discussion of Architectural Standards and other site design criteria related to commercial and industrial uses

    The commission reviewed proposed architectural standards and site design criteria for commercial and industrial uses, made additional changes, and directed staff to prepare for a public hearing.

    The commission continued its review of proposed architectural standards and related commercial and industrial site design criteria, discussed revisions including accent percentages, mandatory language, treatment of concrete, doors, colors, materials, sketches, buried utilities, lighting poles, broadband, and parking dimensions, and directed staff to incorporate the commission's changes and prepare for a July 13, 2022 public hearing.

    After the architectural standards review, Planner Stockman reviewed a draft downtown city center plan showing new primary and secondary roadways and intersections intended to serve the commercial and industrially zoned area.

    The commission directed staff to incorporate changes and take necessary actions for a July 13, 2022 public hearing.

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    • commercial_industrial_design
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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS AND OTHER SITE DESIGN CRITERIA RELATED TO COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL USES Planner Stockman distributed pictures of diverse colors and designs of commercial and industrial buildings found in area cities. She notes she didp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)1\. DISCUSSION OF ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS AND OTHER SITE DESIGN CRITERIA RELATED TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES.p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO DIRECT STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE COMMISSIONS MANY CHANGES INTO THE STANDARDS AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 13, 2022. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  7. 2Presentation: The Basics of Planning

    Planner Stockman and Interim City Administrator Boyles reviewed a Basics of Planning PowerPoint with the commission.

    The commission received a planning training presentation prepared by City Attorney Ruppe and reviewed by Stockman and Boyles, covering types of planning actions and the commission's role.

    Presentation and commissioner training; no separate action was recorded.

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)2\. 7:30 PM: Presentation: The Basics of Planningp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)## 2. BASICS OF PLANNING City Attorney Ruppe prepared a Power Point summarizing planning and related topics. Stockman and Boyles reviewed the Power Point slides with the commission. The commissioners learned about various types of planning actions and their role in each.

  8. 3Upcoming Projects at Future Meetings

    Upcoming projects were listed on the agenda and summarized at the meeting.

    Planner Stockman summarized future matters expected to come before the commission: the Toft Final Plat, the Shermer five-lot plat on Twin Parkway, and an amendment for the cell tower at 5606 Verde Valley Road.

    Planner Stockman summarized upcoming projects; no vote was recorded.

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    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)Upcoming Projects at Future Meetings: · Toft Final Plat · Shermer 5-lot plat on Twin Pkwy? . Amended CUP for cell tower at 5606 Verde Valley Rd?p. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Stockman provided a summary regarding the Toft Final Plat, Shermer 5 lot plat on Twin Parkway and amendment for the cell tower at 5606 Verde Valley Road.

  9. ZMotion to Adjourn

    The meeting was adjourned at 9:20pm.

    The commission voted to adjourn, and the meeting ended at 9:20pm.

    Adjournment approved by motion.

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    Approved
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-28)Motion to Adjournp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES. The meeting adjourned at 9:20pm.

Motions and votes

4 motions on the record.

  • M-1MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO APPROVE THE JUNE 28, 2022, MEETING AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

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    MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO APPROVE THE JUNE 28, 2022, MEETING AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

    moved by HAAPALA, seconded by JORGENSEN

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YJorgensen
    • YLewis
    • YPearo
    • ·Carlson
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Present: Bies, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo. Liaison Mayor Pilon had an excused absence. Also, present Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boyles. Absent: Carlsonp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO APPROVE THE JUNE 28, 2022, MEETING AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.SIX AYES.

  • M-2MOTION MADE BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2022, MEETING CORRECTING TWO TYPOS.

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    MOTION MADE BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2022, MEETING CORRECTING TWO TYPOS.

    moved by PEARO, seconded by BIES

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YJorgensen
    • YLewis
    • YPearo
    • ·Carlson
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Present: Bies, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo. Liaison Mayor Pilon had an excused absence. Also, present Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boyles. Absent: Carlsonp. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION MADE BY PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2022, MEETING CORRECTING TWO TYPOS. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  • M-3MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO DIRECT STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE COMMISSIONS MANY CHANGES INTO THE STANDARDS AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 13, 2022.

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    MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO DIRECT STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE COMMISSIONS MANY CHANGES INTO THE STANDARDS AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 13, 2022.

    moved by PEARO, seconded by BIES

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YJorgensen
    • YLewis
    • YPearo
    • ·Carlson
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Present: Bies, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo. Liaison Mayor Pilon had an excused absence. Also, present Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boyles. Absent: Carlsonp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY BIES TO DIRECT STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE COMMISSIONS MANY CHANGES INTO THE STANDARDS AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 13, 2022. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

  • M-4MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO ADJOURN.

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    MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO ADJOURN.

    moved by PEARO, seconded by JORGENSEN

    Passed
    • YAmes
    • YBies
    • YHaapala
    • YJorgensen
    • YLewis
    • YPearo
    • ·Carlson
    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Present: Bies, Haapala, Jorgensen, Lewis, Pearo. Liaison Mayor Pilon had an excused absence. Also, present Planner Stockman, Interim City Administrator Boyles. Absent: Carlsonp. 2Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. SIX AYES.

Prior history on this business

When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.

  • Planner Stockman reminded the commission that they have been reviewing the proposed architectural standards for commercial and industrial properties.

    — Stockman

    What this is about
    Planner Stockman reminded the commission that its review of the proposed commercial and industrial architectural standards had been ongoing, so prior Planning and Zoning Commission discussions may contain earlier direction on these standards.

    p. 1Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2022-06-28)Planner Stockman reminded the commission that they have been reviewing the proposed architectural standards for commercial and industrial properties.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior Planning and Zoning Commission discussion or decision matching Planner Stockman’s recollection about ongoing review of proposed architectural standards for commercial and industrial properties. The search results mainly show the February 10, 2026 packet materials for the annual Planning and Zoning Commission policy/procedure review, including agenda rules, minutes requirements, and meeting procedures, but not the substance of any commercial or industrial architectural standards.

    • Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves
    • Feb 10, 2026## RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ### A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY WHEREAS, The Planning and
    • Feb 10, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN By: SHANE D. HYBBEN Its Mayor ATTEST By: NATALIE JOHNSON Its City Clerk <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figur
    • Feb 10, 2026Roll Call 3\. Meeting Policy read 4\. Approve/Amend Meeting Agenda 5\. Approve/Amend Meeting Minutes of the Preceding Me
    • Feb 10, 2026### Development Applications in Review #### K Land Development · This is an application for a minor subdivision adjacent

Where this came up before

  1. Feb 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    ### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves two important functions: 1) It focuses Planning and Zoning Commission d

    Doc### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves two important functions: 1) It focuses Planning and Zoning Commission d
  2. Feb 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    ## RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ### A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission does an annual review of their policies and procedures in Jan

    Doc## RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ### A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission does an annual review of their policies and procedures in January each year; and, WHEREAS, The Pl
  3. Feb 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    CITY OF NOWTHEN By: SHANE D. HYBBEN Its Mayor ATTEST By: NATALIE JOHNSON Its City Clerk <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> # REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</t

    DocCITY OF NOWTHEN By: SHANE D. HYBBEN Its Mayor ATTEST By: NATALIE JOHNSON Its City Clerk <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> # REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</t
  4. Feb 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    Roll Call 3\. Meeting Policy read 4\. Approve/Amend Meeting Agenda 5\. Approve/Amend Meeting Minutes of the Preceding Meetings 6\. Public Hearings 7\. Unfinished Business 8\. New Business 9\. Adjournm

    DocRoll Call 3\. Meeting Policy read 4\. Approve/Amend Meeting Agenda 5\. Approve/Amend Meeting Minutes of the Preceding Meetings 6\. Public Hearings 7\. Unfinished Business 8\. New Business 9\. Adjournment B. The order of business may
  5. Feb 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    ### Development Applications in Review #### K Land Development · This is an application for a minor subdivision adjacent to Tiger St. NW, south of the intersection with 211th. The minor subdivision is

    Doc### Development Applications in Review #### K Land Development · This is an application for a minor subdivision adjacent to Tiger St. NW, south of the intersection with 211th. The minor subdivision is anticipated to be placed on the Marc

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