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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBERK Presentation PC Meeting May 7 - DRAFT 2025_0502Public Draft Comprehensive Plan Planning Commission | May 7, 2025 BERK: Jessie Hartmann & Michelle Ellsworth Cascadia: Mary Ann Rozance Transpo: Paul Sharman 2 Agenda Objective Share updates on the 2025-2045 Public Draft Comprehensive Plan. Agenda ▪Timeline ▪GMA & the Comprehensive Plan ▪Growth Targets ▪Who & What Informed the Proposed Updates? ▪Draft Plan Organization ▪Overview of Proposed Changes ▪Next Steps 3 Project Timeline Spring 2025 Public Review Draft ▪April 30th—published first full public draft. ▪May 7th Planning Commission— overview of proposed changes. ▪May 21st Planning Commission— gather comments and answer questions from Planning Commission, County Staff will walk through each element. ▪First set of comments from Planning Commission and the public due end of May. Summer 2025 Public Hearing Draft ▪Staff & consultant team will incorporate comments & revisions. ▪June 25th (tentative)—publish revised Public Hearing Draft Plan + SEPA (initiate formal SEPA comment period). ▪July 16th (tentative)—hold formal Planning Commission Public Hearing (during SEPA comment period). Summer/Fall 2025 Adoption Process ▪Staff & consultant team will incorporate comments & revisions. ▪BOCC review. ▪Adopt by year end (aiming for late summer or early fall). 4 GMA & the Comprehensive Plan Overview of New Requirements—BIG CHANGES ▪HB 1220: Requires jurisdictions to plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments of the population and to identify and address racially disparate impacts. ▪HB 1110: Requires many cities in the state to increase middle housing.* ▪HB 1337: Expand housing options by easing barriers for ADUs. ▪HB 1181: Address climate hazards that Jefferson County currently experiences and that are expected to worsen in the future. *County is not required to comply with HB 1110 but has chosen to increase middle housing opportunities in the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA to improve housing opportunities and affordability in the UGA and meet other local priorities. What is the GMA? State law that outlines framework for land use planning and strategies for managing growth and directing development in counties and cities. Mandates the creation of a Comprehensive Plan with a 20- tear horizon (2025-2045). Certain elements are required (e.g., Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Utilities, Capital Facilities, etc.), others are optional. 5 Growth Targets ▪Adopted population growth target of 5,900 people by 2045 (Res. #68-1118-24R). ▪40% to Port Townsend (+2,360 people) ▪40% to unincorporated urban areas (+2,360 people) ▪20% to rural unincorporated areas (+1,180 people) 6 Growth Targets ▪Adopted population growth target of 5,900 people by 2045 (Res. #68-1118-24R). ▪Directive to use HAPT Method C for housing growth targets by income level. AMI = Area Median Income PSH = Permanent Supportive Housing UGA = Urban Growth Area MPR = Master Planned Resort RVC = Rural Village Center Emergency housing includes emergency housing and shelter and is in addition to permanent housing needs. 7 Growth Targets ▪Adopted population growth target of 5,900 people by 2045 (Res. #68-1118-24R). ▪Directive to use HAPT Method C for housing growth targets by income level. ▪Estimated employment growth of 3,689 new jobs by 2045. ▪~10,300 jobs countywide as of 2023 ▪Total employment estimated to rise to ~14,000 jobs by 2045 ▪+1,461 jobs in Port Townsend (2023 = 5,045, 2045 = 6,506) ▪+1,783 jobs in unincorporated urban areas (2023 = 1,526, 2045 = 3,309) ▪+446 jobs in rural unincorporated areas (2023 = 3,742, 2045 = 4,188) ▪Growth based on: ▪Expected housing growth ▪Existing jobs to housing ratios ▪Estimated 2023 total employment by planning area 8 Who & What Informed the Proposed Updates? ▪Policy changes at the State level & adopted growth targets ▪CPPs and the Growth Management Steering Committee ▪Working with County Staff across different departments ▪Local engagement ▪Input from community groups like Engage Jefferson County (e.g., EJC’s Equity Analysis) ▪Climate Action Committee (Climate Element and broader comments) ▪Other engagement efforts (e.g., UGA/middle housing workshops in 2024, early 2025 open houses) 9 Draft Plan Organization Plan Foundation 1 Land Use Element 2 Natural Resources Element 3 Housing Element 4 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Preservation Element 5 Environment Element 6 Transportation Element 7 Economic Development Element 8 Capital Facilities & Utilities Element 9 Climate Element *NEW* Appendix A Community Engagement Summary Appendix B Resolution #68-1118-24R, Population Forecast & Allocations Appendix C Transportation Technical Document Appendix D Capital Facilities Plan Technical Document Appendix E Land Capacity & Housing Technical Appendix Appendix F Climate Engagement Plan & Vulnerability Assessment Overview of Changes to the Elements 11 Plan Foundation Purpose ▪Includes vision statement and defines planning area. ▪Describes purpose of the plan (e.g., planning context). ▪Summarizes public engagement. ▪Describes planning process and explains how to use the plan. What’s New? ▪Updates related to expansion of the Port Townsend UGA and new wastewater treatment plant. ▪Explains new State requirements. ▪Accommodating county’s fair share of affordable housing. ▪Adequate provisions to address racially disparate impacts in housing. ▪New Climate Element. ▪Limited updates to vision and framework goals. ▪Framework Goal IX: Provide opportunities for meaningful and equitable public involvement. Engage diverse stakeholders, historically marginalized communities, and vulnerable populations in the decision-making process. 12 1 Land Use Element Purpose Land use planning is crucial for future growth, community health, and environmental sustainability by managing resources responsibly and supporting transportation, industry, and social cohesion. The element addresses rural lands and rural character, rural villages, and communities, and incorporated and unincorporated UGAs. What’s New? ▪Incorporates 2045 growth projections. ▪Expands discussion of environmental justice (air quality and health disparities, land use and noise, land use and urban heat) and incorporates more recent CHA work. ▪Small revisions to Future Land Use/Zoning Map in the UGA. ▪Updates UGA densities (also in proposed code revisions). ▪ULDR: from 4-6 to 4-8 du/acre ▪UMDR: from 7-12 to 8-18 du/acre ▪UHDR: from 13-18 to 18-24 du/acre ▪Adds policies related to climate change and equity. ▪Simplifies and clarifies policies and reorganizes some under existing goals—limited revisions to goals. Organization ▪Framework: Presents countywide land use plan concepts, population trends, current land use categories and use. ▪Rural: Addresses rural character, rural residential densities, and areas like LAMIRDs and MPRs. ▪Resource: Summarizes conservation of natural resource lands and conservation of forested lands in rural areas. ▪Urban: Addresses UGAs (primarily Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA), current and planned commercial uses, and necessary urban services. 13 1 Land Use Element: Future Land Use & Zoning Map 14 1 Land Use Element: Future Land Use & Zoning Map Limited rezones from UMDR to UHDR near the commercial core and near existing and planned services (consistent with CPPs). 15 1 Land Use Element: Key Goal & Policy Updates Framework ▪Updated Goal LU-G-1: “Ensure Jefferson County grows in a responsible way that maintains or improves the quality of life for all residents, workers, and visitors and upholds the community’s vision.” ▪Simplified to more explicitly state the desired end result of a community-based Comprehensive Plan consistent with GMA and the CPPs. ▪Made updates in associated policies to address HB 1220 and to consider the impact of vulnerable communities in decision making, land use policies, and facility siting. ▪Policies LU-P-1.13 – 1.17: Added policies regarding impact of land use decisions on historically marginalized or disproportionately impacted communities, policy to prioritize the involvement of tribal governments, and expanded policy support for farmer’s markets and stands. ▪Updated policies under Goal LU-G-4: Adds language to encourage affordable housing for a variety of needs. ▪New Policy LU-P-4.5: “Implement appropriate zoning regulations and develop infrastructure to create opportunities for housing in Jefferson County consistent with adopted growth targets.” ▪Updated Policy LU-P-5.2: Simplified policy regarding siting of essential public facilities and added consideration of climate-related hazards. ▪New Policy LU-P-6.5: Adds support for active transportation options. ▪Updated policies under Goal LU-G-7: Adds language to promote climate resiliency. Removed redundant policies that exist in other chapters. ▪Updated policies under Goal LU-G-9: Adds policies on floodplain management and climate. ▪New and Updated policies under Goal LU-G-10 and Goal LU-G-11: Adds policies regarding impact to water supply and groundwater based on changing climate conditions. 16 1 Land Use Element: Key Goal & Policy Updates Rural ▪Adjusts language in goals and policies to support housing variety, choice, and affordability in rural residential areas. ▪New Policy LU-P-18.3: “Preserve open space corridors to provide for the aesthetic needs of the community, to protect critical areas including flood prone lands, and to conserve fish and wildlife habitat. Prioritize preserving open space corridors in areas with vulnerable populations.” ▪New Policy LU-P-21.6: “Explore opportunities for new appropriately sized Rural Village Centers.” ▪New Policy LU-P-25.2: “Encourage local businesses that sustainably harvest wild foods in the county’s forests and marine waters.” Urban ▪Adds language to clarify where growth should be located first in response to CPPs (1st in urban areas with services, 2nd in urban areas with planned services, and 3rd in remaining UGA). ▪Incorporates Phase 1 sewer service area and adds discussion of phased development in the UGA. ▪Updates Irondale & Port Hadlock land capacity analysis—up to 3,152 housing units and 4,507 people with proposed zoning revisions, above the targets for 2,471 housing units and 2,360 people. ▪Reorganizes several policies under the existing goals, adds multimodal language and language in support of healthy communities and equitable access to opportunity. 17 2 Natural Resources Element Purpose Conserve agricultural and forest working lands, shoreline and mountain vistas, and natural ecosystems in the county. What’s New? ▪Updates context (e.g., soil classifications, mineral lands, etc.). ▪Updated Policy NR-P-1.2: Added tribal coordination where tribal interest intersect. ▪New Policy NR-P-1.6: “Encourage non-agricultural uses to be located on lands with poor soils or otherwise not suitable for agricultural purposes.” ▪Updated Policy NR-P-3.8 and policies under Goal NR-G-9: New language around climate resiliency and promoting opportunities for underserved communities and vulnerable populations. ▪Updated Policies NR-P-6.3 and NR-P-8.3 : Added in climate change impacts and resiliency as it relates to water conservation and water resource quality and quantity. ▪New Policies NR-P-8.11 – 8.13: New policies to strengthen local food systems and expand opportunities with working farms and local farmers. 18 3 Housing Purpose Ensure the vitality of residential neighborhoods and ensure a variety of housing is available to meet the needs of all economic segments of the community now and in the future. What’s New? ▪Updates to address new State requirements and housing growth targets by income band. ▪Updates context and future needs discussion (more details in the new Land Capacity & Housing Technical Appendix). ▪Updated inventory (e.g., household cost burden for renters and owners). ▪Evaluation of land capacity to meet housing needs at all income levels. ▪Summary of displacement risk and anti-displacement measures. ▪Analysis of racially disparate impacts and measures to undo impacts. ▪Identifies adequate provisions for identified needs and removal of identified barriers. ▪Updates discussion of affordability (e.g., household cost burden for renters and owners) and attainability. ▪Key challenges and opportunities: housing affordability and housing needs for people of different ages and abilities. 19 3 Housing: Our Housing Plan Housing Affordability ▪1 in 4 households in unincorporated county are cost-burdened. ▪Affordability needs disproportionate across tenure, income groups, and racial and ethnic groups. ▪Existing inventory consists primarily of larger detached homes, smaller units and rental housing are limited to certain neighborhoods. ▪Market often does not produce affordable housing for the lowest income households, even if a diverse range of housing types are built. Special housing is also needed to support those experiencing homelessness. White alone, not Hispanic BIPOC Hispanic or Latino, any race What are Some Solutions? ▪Protect existing affordability (e.g., retain county’s manufactured housing and older housing stock). ▪Create additional permanently affordable housing opportunities: ▪Promote housing variety and greater density in land use/zoning regs (particularly in UGA). ▪Remove barriers to producing more affordable housing types (e.g., middle housing, ADUs). ▪Secure funding for supporting capital facilities and services. ▪Work with partners to fill existing gaps in the availability of income-restricted, subsidized, emergency, and permanent supportive housing. 20 3 Housing: Our Housing Plan Housing Needs of People of Different Ages & Abilities ▪Meeting the housing needs of an aging population will be an increasingly important issue in the next 20 years. ▪Overall number of adults over 65 is expected to increase countywide from an estimated 13,881 in 2022 to 15,589 in 2045. ▪Demand for accessible supportive housing and services will likely increase. ▪Approximately 19% of unincorporated residents live with one or more disabilities. What are Some Solutions? ▪Promote housing variety and greater density in land use/zoning regs near existing healthcare and other supportive services (particularly in the UGA). Percent of Population Age 65+ by Block Group (2022) 21 3 Housing: Key Goal & Policy Updates ▪New Policy HS-P-1.10: “Support alternative homeownership models that lower barriers to ownership and provide long-term affordability, such as community land trusts, limited or shared equity co-ops, and integrated multi-generational communities.” See also Policies HS-P-1.11 – 1.16. ▪New Policy HS-P-2.4: “Prioritize moderate and higher density residential development in the UGA and in limited rural areas with access to available or planned services.” ▪New Policy HS-P-2.15: “Encourage programs to help homeowners—particularly extremely low-, very-low, and low-income households—access financing, technical support, or other tools needed to participate in and benefit from infill development opportunities.” ▪Incorporate climate resiliency measures to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing (e.g., updated Policy HS-P-3.1 and new Policy HS-P-3.6) ▪New Policy HS-P-3.4: “Identify, preserve, and rehabilitate historically significant or naturally occurring affordable housing. Provide technical support for owners of such dwelling units in applying for appropriate assistance programs.” ▪Expanded Goal HS-G-4 and policies: include seniors, vulnerable populations, historically marginalized groups, and people with disabilities. ▪New policies related to a coordinated regional approach to homelessness and partnerships that encourage the development of emergency housing and permanent supportive housing. ▪New Policies HS-P-4.6 – 4.11: Promote affordable housing types for seniors; support assisted housing and housing- related human services; regulate group homes and other facilities; enhance rental protections for tenants; and coordinate with emergency housing providers to expand accessibility especially during extreme weather events. 22 4 Open Space, Parks & Rec., Historical & Cultural Preservation Element Purpose Classify, protect, and enhance park and open space lands; encourage the preservation of historical and pre-European sites, structures, and artifacts. What’s New? ▪Updated Goal OS-G-2 and policies: Added stronger language around improved accessibility and safety on multipurpose park trails and corridors. ▪New Policies OS-P-2.5 – 2.7: Incorporate minimizing environmental impact and factoring in climate resilience in park system development and maintenance. Includes minimized impacts on wildlife and cultural resources. ▪New Policies OS-P-3.3 & 3.4: Focused on encouraging integration of stormwater facilities with parks and expanding forest canopy to support climate resilience. ▪Seven New Policies OS-P-4.10 – 4.16: Support equity and inclusion in parks and recreation, including equitable recreational programming, engagement of diverse populations, partnerships with volunteer groups and educational institutions, and consulting and honoring tribal significance. ▪Expanded Goal OS-G-5 and policies: Added language around recognition and preservation of cultural resources. Includes: ▪Support of significant spaces for tribal heritage and BIPOC communities. ▪Involving local tribes early in planning processes. ▪Identifying opportunities for cultural placemaking. ▪Encouraging grants for preservation initiatives by historically marginalized groups. 23 5 Environment Element Purpose Conserve and protect important environmental resources, including open spaces, shorelines, forests, clean air and clean water, and wildlife and wildlife habitat. What’s New? ▪Updates context to recognize knowledge and experience of the indigenous population and emphasize climate adaptation strategies and GHG impacts. ▪Note: Some information was moved to the Climate Element. ▪Updated Policy EN-P-1.1 and New Policy EN-P-4.3: Focus on water and shoreline climate resilience, including climate change impacts of on water supply and identifying funding for shoreline protection and restoration. ▪Updated Goal EN-G-6 and policies to increase the use of climate science and recognize its effects on the environment. ▪New Goal EN-G-7 and policies to add further protection of critical areas through increased resources, interjurisdictional coordination, and public outreach and education. 24 6 Transportation Purpose Analyze current conditions and plan for future use of motorized and non-motorized transportation in coordination with partners. What’s New? ▪Updates conditions and trends, including the transportation plan, roadway LOS, and non-motorized trails and standards. ▪Incorporates current TIP. ▪Multimodal LOS: Added LOS for active transportation (e.g., walking and bicycling) and transit. ▪Removes policies that are duplicative of other elements to streamline the element. ▪New Policy TR-P-1.9: “Provide Active Transportation facilities along designated routes that rate “acceptable” or “good” according to the active transportation level of service definitions set out in the transportation element.” ▪New Policy TR-P-1.10: “Provide a level of access to JTA transit stop locations that rates “acceptable” or “good” according to the transit level of service definitions set out in the transportation element.” ▪New Policy TR-P-3.9: “Provide adequate and appropriate signage to promote safe and effective multimodal transportation on local and state bicycle routes.” ▪New Policy TR-P-6.4: “Prepare an ADA Transition Plan in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.” ▪New Policy TR-P-7.3: “Racial and social equity, as well as environmental justice, will be included as key criteria in planning, funding and construction transportation system improvements, programs and services.” ▪Updated Policy TR-P-9.8: Encourage use of electric bicycles to reduce fossil fuels and improve public health. ▪Updated Policy TR-P-10.1: Prioritize maintenance and expansion of roadways within UGA, then corridors that connect the UGAs to regional centers. 25 7 Economic Development Element ▪Updates conditions and trends: ▪Impacts from COVID ▪Major employers and shifts in employment share by sector over time ▪Labor force, wages, and retail sales ▪Details on the core sectors of the economy (industrial, agricultural, service, and tourism) ▪Revises challenges and opportunities based on community profile and the 2021 Economic Existing Conditions Report. ▪Adds info on Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone. ▪Updates employment growth estimates by planning area. ▪Updates discussion of infrastructure that supports economic development, including the wastewater treatment plant. ▪New Policies ED-P-2.2 – 2.4: Focus on partnerships to improve job creation and business growth, coordinate strategies to minimize business displacement, and coordinate with culturally diverse businesses experiencing challenges. ▪New Policy ED-P-3.4: “Provide funding mechanisms to support the purchase of local, healthy food for lower income households.” ▪New Policy ED-P-3.7: “Encourage expansion of existing employers and attraction of new employers that pay wages that can support households of all sizes.” ▪New Policies ED-P-4.6 & 4.7: Develop programs and coordinate with agencies to support minority-owned businesses, worker cooperatives, and alternative business ownership models. ▪New Policies ED-P-6.4 – 6.7: Expand local food economy and increase access to climate-friendly foods; promote green jobs; develop innovative sustainable employment opportunities; and promote connections between recreational and cultural activities and businesses. Purpose Establish goals, policies, objectives, and provisions for economic growth, vitality, and a high quality of life. What’s New? 26 8 Capital Facilities & Utilities Element Purpose Provides information (e.g., location, capacity, and proposals) for capital facilities, essential public facilities, and utilities to help ensure services are infrastructure are available to advance the quality of life of residents. What’s New? ▪Updates inventory and recent changes (e.g., JPUD’s broadband expansion) ▪Updated Policy CF-P-1.1: Minor LOS revisions to ensure adequate service through 2045. ▪Removed recycling LOS (transition to private sector in 2026). ▪New active transportation LOS and revised transit LOS per Transportation Element. ▪New Policies CF-P-1.4 & 1.5: Align with department functional plans to guide capital projects and clarify actions if projected funding falls short of capital facility needs. ▪Expanded Policies under Goal CF-G-4: ▪Consider impacts of capital facility decisions/investment on vulnerable populations and communities and integrate analysis of how decisions impact geographic areas and racial and socioeconomic groups. ▪Recognize impact of capital facilities on the environment and promote resilient design. ▪Consider impact fee exemptions in special cases. ▪Incorporate considerations of public health and well-being. Continued on the next slide… Category 2018 LOS Proposed LOS Community Centers 1,005 ft2 per 1,000 pop. 975 ft2 per 1,000 pop. Parks & Recreation Revise to match 2022 PROS Plan Example – Minor LOS Revisions LOS = level of service 27 8 Capital Facilities & Utilities Element What’s New (continued)? ▪Updated Goal CF-G-7 & policies on solid waste: Maintain the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, streamline policies, highlight recommendations from the SWMP, incorporate consideration for health and environmental impacts in facility design and location. ▪New Policy CF-P-7.10: “Promote conservation education, recycling, and composting to reduce the need for additional facilities in the future, reduce emissions, and prevent pollution while maintaining a cost-effective, responsive, and environmentally sensitive collection system.” ▪New Policy CF-P-8.4: “Encourage collecting rainwater for onsite, non-potable uses at County properties.” ▪New Policy CF-P-12.6: “Encourage equitable provision of utility infrastructure. Prioritize underserved areas and historically marginalized populations to avoid amassing insufficient infrastructure in vulnerable communities.” ▪New Policy CF-P-13.8: “Coordinate with utility provider(s) on the location of major new facilities at the earliest possible stage in planning to reduce impacts to vulnerable communities, surrounding uses, and the natural environment.” ▪New Policies CF-P-15.3 & 15.4: Incorporate new energy technological changes when cost effective and promote energy conservation methods. ▪New Policy CF-P-16.3: “Support telecommunication improvements for economic development purposes.” ▪New Policies CF-P-17.4 & 17.5: Increase resiliency of energy utilities and add EV charging network and grid capacity. 28 9 Climate Element *NEW* Purpose Enhance the County’s resilience to climate change and climate impacts. What’s Included? ▪Discussion of climate impacts in Jefferson County and climate vulnerability as it relates to public health, economy and resource lands, built infrastructure, water systems, agriculture and food systems, and the natural environment and ecosystems. ▪Goals and policies organized around key sectors: ▪Zoning & Development ▪Water Resources ▪Ecosystems ▪Cultural Resources & Practices ▪Agriculture & Food Systems ▪Building & Energy ▪Emergency Management ▪Transportation ▪Communication & Collaborations ▪Element developed in coordination with the Climate Action Committee. ▪Required by HB 1181. 29 9 Climate Element *NEW* Sample Goals (All New) ▪Goal CE-G-2: “Establish land use patterns and development practices that increase the resilience of the built environment, ecosystems and natural ecosystem processes, and communities to climate change.” ▪Goal CE-G-3: “Manage water resources and systems that seek to protect and preserve water quality and quantity from drought, extreme heat, and other hazards exacerbated by climate change.” ▪Goal CE-G-8: “Encourage forest canopy cover in urban and rural areas with native tree species to reduce wildfire risk, sequester carbon, improve air quality, and reduce surface temperatures for humans and wildlife.” ▪Goal CE-G-10: “Support sustainable local and regional food system practices, infrastructure, and policy that improve Jefferson County’s resilience to climate change impacts.” ▪Goal CE-G-12: “Promote equitable, affordable, and sustainable housing options that enhance community resilience to climate change.” ▪Goal CE-G-16: “Ensure that the local transportation system—including infrastructure, evacuation routes, and travel modes—can withstand and recover quickly from the impacts or hazards exacerbated by climate change, with special attention to the needs of overburdened and vulnerable populations, including isolated communities.” ▪Goal CE-G-18: “Expand county and community partnerships to integrate equity and vulnerability to frontline communities in prioritizing resilience strategies.” Element incorporates numerous references to related policies in other elements. 30 Other Changes ▪New Land Capacity & Housing Technical Appendix: ▪Current community profile (demographics, housing, workforce) and production trends and affordability. ▪Displacement risk and racially disparate impacts analysis consistent with requirement of HB 1220 and Commerce guidance. ▪Reviews current and future housing and employment needs, compares adopted targets with capacity under current zoning. ▪Reviews existing barriers to housing at the affordability levels based on prior housing development trends and the Commerce barrier checklist. ▪Identifies recommendations the County can take to remove barriers to both affordable and market rate housing production, with a focus on increased opportunities for density and housing variety in the UGA to encourage available and affordable housing at all income levels. ▪Updated Transportation Technical Appendix ▪Updated Capital Facilities Technical Appendix ▪Proposed code revisions consistent with updated Comprehensive Plan (e.g., revised density standards in the UGA, ADUs, middle housing) 31 Next Steps Spring 2025 Public Review Draft ▪April 30th—published first full public draft. ▪May 7th Planning Commission— overview of proposed changes. ▪May 21st Planning Commission— gather comments and answer questions from Planning Commission, County Staff will walk through each element. ▪First set of comments from Planning Commission and the public due end of May. Summer 2025 Public Hearing Draft ▪Staff & consultant team will incorporate comments & revisions. ▪June 25th (tentative)—publish revised Public Hearing Draft Plan + SEPA (initiate formal SEPA comment period). ▪July 16th (tentative)—hold formal Planning Commission Public Hearing (during SEPA comment period). Summer/Fall 2025 Adoption Process ▪Staff & consultant team will incorporate comments & revisions. ▪BOCC review. ▪Adopt by year end (aiming for late summer or early fall). Thank you