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26 results for “development plans” · minutes

  • Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-06-24

    Jun 24, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on June 24, 2026, with three members present (Chairs Foster, Lin, and Rinck) and two excused, to review four ordinances relating to housing and affordable development. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121218, which adopts the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028 and establishes Housing Funding Policies for those years, with all three voting in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121236, authorizing a ground lease of real property at 2929 27th Ave South to MBTOD Phase One LLLP (affiliates of Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza) for affordable housing and early learning/childcare space development. Additionally, the Committee unanimously recommended CB 121237, placing acquired real property in the Montlake neighborhood under the Office of Housing's jurisdiction to issue a competitive request for proposals for developer selection. The Committee also reviewed CB 121238, which authorizes the Office of Housing to acquire two parcels in the Central Area for affordable homeownership development.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-06-17

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on June 17, 2026, to consider three reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board and review sustainability and planning initiatives. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Jamie Madden for a term to February 28, 2027, and Sophia Benalfew and Diana Paredes each for terms to February 29, 2028, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the Office of Sustainability and Environment's Food Access Programs and the Office of Planning and Community Development's Subarea Plans Overview, and discussed an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.

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  • Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-06-10

    Jun 10, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on June 10, 2026, with four of five members present, chaired by Dionne Foster. The committee discussed CB 121218, an ordinance adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028 and establishing Housing Funding Policies for the same period, along with authorizing the Director of Housing regarding housing loans and contracts. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 32209, approving proposed charter amendments recommended by the board of the Seattle Social Housing Developer. The meeting lasted approximately 52 minutes, from 2:05 p.m. to 2:57 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2026-05-14

    May 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on May 14, 2026, from 2:06 p.m. to 3:44 p.m. with seven members present and two excused. Councilmember Lin presided. The committee discussed Resolution 32203, which directs the Office of Planning and Community Development to develop proposed changes to zoning and development standards and potential Comprehensive Plan amendments to create more opportunities for housing under the One Seattle Plan.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-04-17

    Apr 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on April 17, 2026, at 9:33 a.m., with four members present (Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka) and one excused absence. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of six appointments to the Seattle Music Commission—Ryan Patrick Devlin, Janice L. Jimenez, Marshall Hugh Massengale, Seven Sky Spillios, Tina Marie Tyler, and K.M. Van Petten—each for a term through August 31, 2028, with all four voting members in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the Seattle Music Commission Overview, the Labor Standards Advisory Commission Overview, and the Office of Economic Development Workforce Development Strategic Plan.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 4/17/2026

    Apr 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 17, 2026, the Seattle Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee held a meeting where it heard an overview of the Seattle Music Commission and unanimously recommended confirmation of six new commission members—Ryan Patrick Devlin, Janice L. Jimenez, Marshall Hugh Massengale, Seven Sky Spillios, Tina Marie Tyler, and K.M. Van Petten—each for terms extending to August 31, 2028. The Committee also received information items on the Labor Standards Advisory Commission and the Office of Economic Development's Workforce Development Strategic Plan. All four present committee members voted in favor of each appointment with no opposition.

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  • 2026-04-14 Regular Meeting Agenda

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items included first reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing a Residential Reserved Parking Permit Program, second reading of Ordinance 2026-7, and resolutions to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, award a bid for the Hazleton Streets Improvements Project—Phase 1, and request Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funds for the Columbus Court Community Park and Pagnotti Field Project—Phase 1.

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  • Minutes from the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    Hazleton City Council held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, to discuss the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan covering the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. Sara Hailstone, President of Hailstone Economics, presented the plan developed by a 23-person steering committee through surveys, focus groups, public meetings, and individual interviews, identifying five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. Mayor Cusat noted the City received a grant from DCED for the Comprehensive Plan and emphasized the need for "shared zoning" as some buildings are being constructed across municipal boundaries. Council members Bruno, Colombo, Nilles, Ondishin, and Perry were present; public comments raised concerns about plan implementation, municipal inclusivity, and regional transportation needs.

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  • January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM at City Hall with all seven commissioners present, along with consultants from the Pennsylvania Economy League and the city solicitor. The commission reviewed and discussed questions 1 through 15 focused on the Legislative Branch section of the Charter, with Gerald Cross leading the presentation and requesting commissioners respond to additional questions for further deliberation. PEL distributed a comparison chart of the Third-Class City Code and Hazleton's Third Class City Code Optional Plan B, and committed to developing a narrative for commission review. Public comments included suggestions for addressing council member vacancies, establishing fixed-dollar healthcare benefits for council members rather than percentage contributions, and scheduling occasional daytime council meetings to accommodate night-shift workers. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-11-06

    Nov 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee held a meeting on November 6, 2025, presided over by Councilmember Strauss, with six members present initially and seven present after a recess. The committee conducted a public hearing on CB 121092, which would transfer administration of the Major Institutions and Schools program from the Department of Neighborhoods to the Office of Planning and Community Development and amend eight sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also held a public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget, recessing from 3:01 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and reconvening to continue the hearing, with the meeting adjourning at 8:38 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-10-31

    Oct 31, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on October 31, 2025, with three members present (Mark Solomon, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck) to confirm five appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. All five appointees—Stephanie Lachman (term to February 28, 2026), Eric Alipio (term to February 28, 2027), Amira Beasley (term to February 29, 2028), Ernesto Oliva (term to February 29, 2028), and E.N. West (term to February 29, 2028)—were approved unanimously 3–0 by the committee and recommended for City Council confirmation. The committee also held a public hearing on and discussed Council Bill 121093, which amends Seattle Municipal Code provisions related to land use, zoning, environmental review thresholds, transportation requirements, and cultural resource preservation, and heard an information item on State Environmental Policy Act threshold exemptions for transportation management plans.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-29

    Oct 29, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on October 29, 2025, to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026 Proposed Budget through Council Budget Actions and Statements of Legislative Intent. Seven councilmembers were present at the 9:33 a.m. start, with the committee hearing information items from six departments in Session I: the Office of Planning and Community Development, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, Department of Neighborhoods, Office of Housing, Office of Sustainability and Environment, and Seattle Department of Transportation. Following a recess from 12:41 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Session II convened at 1:46 p.m. with six councilmembers present to hear information items from Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Office of Economic Development, and the Human Services Department before adjourning at 3:59 p.m.

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  • METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES October 23, 2025

    Oct 23, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
    Minutes

    The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Nashville with nine of ten commissioners present, including Chair Greg Adkins and Vice-Chair Jessica Farr. The Commission guides growth and development in Nashville and Davidson County with a focus on sustainable community development, neighborhood preservation, and infrastructure efficiency. The document establishes procedural information about the Commission's operations, meeting schedule, decision-making authority on planning applications, and public participation options, including live streaming and online access to agendas and staff reports.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-16

    Oct 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Budget Committee met on October 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with Councilmember Dan Strauss presiding and seven members present to review the 2026 Proposed Budget. Central Staff presented analyses on budget balance and department-specific policy options. Four information items were heard: the Office of Housing (Inf 2757), Department of Education and Early Learning (Inf 2758), Office of Planning and Community Development (Inf 2759), and Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (Inf 2760). The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m.

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  • Minutes Planning Commission Meeting October 2, 2025

    Oct 2, 2025

    ·Knoxville, TN
    Minutes

    The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 2, 2025, with 15 commissioners present, during which the October 2 agenda and September 11 minutes were approved on consent. The commission voted unanimously to postpone 13 items for 30 days and addressed six tabled items from previous meetings, including proposed developments ranging from auto repair facilities and commercial operations to residential projects in various zoning districts across multiple council districts.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-09-26

    Sep 26, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee held a meeting on September 26, 2025, chaired by Dan Strauss to review department overview presentations on the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget. Four information items were heard: the Office of Planning and Community Development (Inf 2735), Office of Sustainability and Environment (Inf 2736), Seattle Parks and Recreation (Inf 2737), and Seattle Department of Transportation (Inf 2738). Eight committee members were present for the morning session starting at 9:30 a.m., with the committee recessing at 1:35 p.m. and reconvening at 2:30 p.m. for the afternoon session; the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

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  • BOSTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING September 24, 2025 1

    Sep 24, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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    At its September 24, 2025 regular meeting, Boston Township Trustees approved the prior meeting minutes and received updates on zoning enforcement, including three Board of Zoning Appeals hearings with decisions on permits and ongoing compliance issues with property owners. The trustees also received revenue checks totaling $27,583.71 from Cuyahoga Falls and Peninsula through joint economic development agreements, approved a salt contract with the Village of Peninsula, and heard updates on Valley Fire District operations including contract extension negotiations and planned personnel interviews. Additionally, the Board of Buildings and Grounds reported receiving grant paperwork from the Ohio Budget and Management office and planned to pursue quotes for window shade replacements.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-19

    Sep 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 19, 2025, at 2:04 p.m. with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee convened in a closed executive session from 2:05 p.m. to 3:29 p.m. to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. The committee then considered CB 120993, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifies development standards to comply with state laws, amending Chapter 23.32 and multiple chapters of the Seattle Municipal Code, along with numerous pages of the Official Land Use Map.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-09-16

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On September 16, 2025, the Seattle City Council met at City Hall with Council President Sara Nelson presiding; five members were present, three excused, and one arrived late. The Council approved the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended to introduce Resolution 32183, which calls for additional measures by City departments to advance the One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan update and requests that the Office of Planning and Community Development develop additional amendments in 2026, passing 6–0. The Council also adopted the Consent Calendar, including approval of minutes from September 9, 2025, and an ordinance appropriating money for claims from September 1–5, 2025.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-12

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed and held a public hearing on CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Zoning Commission September 10, 2025 – Meeting Minutes

    Sep 10, 2025

    ·Fort Worth, TX
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    The Zoning Commission met on September 10, 2025, with 10 commissioners present, approving the previous month's minutes unanimously. Two continued cases were considered: ZC-25-120, a request to rezone 1.73 acres at 3401 Longvue Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to Light Industrial, was recommended for denial unanimously; and ZC-25-131, a request to add 119.98 acres to a Planned Development for light industrial uses (limited to data centers, governmental, educational, and health care facilities) with enhanced setback requirements adjacent to residential districts, was presented but the document appears incomplete regarding the commission's action.

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  • Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee — Minutes 2025-09-05

    Sep 5, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On September 5, 2025, the Seattle Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee held a meeting presided over by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck with all five committee members present (Rinck, Juarez, Saka, Solomon, Strauss). The committee unanimously approved four items for City Council adoption: Resolution 32176 acknowledging the City Light Department's biennial energy conservation target for 2026-2027 and ten-year conservation potential; Resolution 32181 approving the City Light Department's 2026-2029 Clean Energy Implementation Plan as required by Washington State's Clean Energy Transformation Act; Council Bill 121063 authorizing City Light to develop demand-side management programs and customer incentives for electricity consumption modifications; and Council Bill 121062 authorizing a 16-year power purchase agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration. All four measures passed 5–0 with no opposition.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    At its June 18, 2025 business meeting, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including May 2025 financial reports and a bill payment of $314,883.00, and authorized advertisement of two zoning ordinance amendments addressing accessory structures and childcare centers in commercial districts. The board awarded the 2025 road program bid to Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC for $1,029,395.60 and approved the Westrum preliminary land development plan for a 45-townhome age-targeted housing project on Trooper and Germantown Pike in a 2-1 vote, with Supervisor Betz opposing due to concerns about zoning precedent and resident impact. The board also unanimously approved the Windy Hill preliminary/final subdivision plan for two residential lots and authorized DEP planning module authorization for the same project.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-08-05

    Aug 5, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Transportation Committee held a meeting on August 5, 2025, at 9:33 a.m. in the City Council Chamber with four committee members present and one late arrival. The committee unanimously recommended passage of three council bills: CB 121026 to vacate an alley in Block 14 of the North Rainier Hub Urban Village neighborhood and accept a Property Use and Development Agreement from Grand Street Commons MBH LLLP (5–0 vote); CB 121016 to authorize the Director of SDOT to acquire a deed for street purposes from Judith Strader Enriquez for the NE 130th Street and NE 125th Street Mobility and Safety project (5–0 vote); and CB 121017 to accept various deeds for alley or street purposes across multiple Seattle neighborhoods including University Lake Shore Park, Green Lake Circle, and Capitol Hill Addition (vote recorded as 5–0). The committee also heard Information Item 2718 regarding the PSRC Regional Transportation Plan.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-08-04

    Aug 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on August 4, 2025, with 8 members present and 1 excused, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending over 100 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • July 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM with seven members present, including Chairperson Allison Keegan. The Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes from June 17 and July 1, 2025. The Commission unanimously voted to engage PEL as a consultant to provide guidance on Home Rule processes and to retain Karpowich Law Firm as legal counsel. Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of Optional Plan A and Plan B governance structures and the possibility of a custom Home Rule Charter. The Commission discussed developing bylaws for committee structure and reviewed legal requirements under the Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Law regarding transparency and public access to government information.

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