HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2026 Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting – May 13th, 2026
Jefferson Transit Center
63 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Koan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Kevin Coker Unexcused
absence
Matt Sircely Present Sunny Allen Present
Virtually
Cynthia
Koan Present LD Richert Present Chris
Llewellyn Present
Devin
Gonzalez
Unexcused
Absence
Michael
Shultz Present Andrew
Schwartz Present
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: Chair Koan asked the commissioners if
there were any objections to adoption of the agenda as written. No objections were made.
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
APPROVAL OF 04-22-2026 MINUTES: Chair Koan requested a motion to approve the
minutes. Commissioner Schwartz noted two edits needed to the minutes. Tonya Cruz, PC
Clerk, recorded the edits to be made. Co-Char Schwartz moved to approve the minutes
with a second from Commissioner Schultz. Chair Koan called for a vote and the motion
passed with 6 “yes” votes and one abstention from Commissioner Sunny (Allen).
GENERAL UPDATES
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATES:
1. Co-Chair Schwartz shared that he will be speaking in Lacey on May 19th at the
Coastal Hazard Resilience Network at 1:00 p.m.
2. Commissioner Sunny (Allen) shared that Little Quilcene Folk School is providing
classes over the summer that are free to all.
DCD STAFF UPDATES:
1. Tonya Cruz and Jeremy Williammee shared that the Doodle Poll results suggest
August 14th is the best viable date for the retreat. They shared the importance of
attendance to ensure quorum. A brief discussion was held as to whether
different dates should be considered. It is decided that we will proceed with
August 14th for the retreat.
TRANSMITTED INFORMATION:
1. 05-13-2026 Agenda
2. 04-22-2026 Meeting Minutes
3. Weblink: 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
REGULAR BUSINESS
Public Hearing on the 2025-2045 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
and Unified Development Code amendments pertaining to housing.
HEARING TESTIMONY
1. Eva Holm: Jefferson County/Port Townsend with Newt Crossing Cohousing.
Thanked the county for their work on the comprehensive plan. Provided support
for adoption of the Comp Plan and shared she had sent written commentary as
well.
2. Shelly Yarnell: Brinnon. Shared that the county is in a budget crisis and that this
project has cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. She shared that she wants to
see the work outlined in the Comprehensive Plan actually get accomplished.
She presented the question – “Who and how are the people going to be held
accountable to get this done?”. She shared that the work has not been
accomplished in the past and that people are unhappy and frustrated with not
seeing results and needing small wins. She shared that if the changes are made,
ensure the work gets done.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Chair Koan adjourned the meeting at 06:14 p.m. until the next
regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed.
The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled May 27th at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson
Transit Center.
These meeting minutes were approved this ___________ day of _______________ 2026.
Cynthia Koan, Chair Tonya Flores Cruz, PC Clerk