Planning Commission Regular Hybrid Meeting

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 6:00pm

NOTICE OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS – March 22, 2023

1) Shoreline Master Program Amendment: Public Comment Period and Public Hearing (ZTR23-001)

Notice is hereby given that a joint local/state hybrid public hearing is set for 6 PM on March 22, 2023. The City of Mercer Island and Washington Department of Ecology are accepting comments on amendments to the City of Mercer Island’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) under WAC 173-26-090(1). The City has prepared draft SMP amendments to provide consistency with state law, specifically Chapter 173-27 WAC for Shoreline Management Permit and Enforcement Procedures, and to allow uses not classified to be authorized subject to approval of a shoreline conditional use permit consistent with the requirements in WAC 173-27-160. The proposed SMP amendments are available for review at https://mieplan.mercergov.org/public/ZTR23-001 and in person by request at Mercer Island City Hall.

View the complete Joint Public Notice of Application/Joint Public Notice of Public Hearing here.

2) Zoning Code Amendments: Business Zone Permitted Uses – Public Hearing (ZTR22-001)

Notice is hereby given that the Mercer Island Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at or after 6 pm to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the Mercer Island City Code, section 19.04.050 Business – B. The proposed amendment would add public and private schools as a permitted use in the Business zone. The proposed amendment is available for review at: https://mieplan.mercergov.org/public/ZTR22-001.

The meeting and both public hearings will be held in person at Mercer Island City Hall Council Chambers, 9611 SE 36th St, and virtually using Zoom. The public will have the opportunity to comment during the public hearing by attending in person, calling in, or logging onto the meeting as a Zoom attendee. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to the City of Mercer Island by email to alison.vangorp@mercerisland.gov until such time that the public hearing is adjourned.

Registering to Speak: Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances, must register with the Deputy City Clerk by 4pm on the day of the Planning Commission meeting. Register at (206) 275-7791 or email deborah.estrada@mercerisland.gov. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak.

Please reference “Appearances” on your correspondence and state if you would like to speak in person at City Hall or remotely using Zoom. If providing comments using Zoom, staff will permit temporary video access when it is your turn to speak. Please activate the video option on your phone or computer, ensure your room is well lit, and kindly ensure that your background is appropriate for all audience ages. Screen sharing will not be permitted, but documents may be emailed to planning.commission@mercergov.org.

Submitting Written Comments: The City will also accept written comments until such time that the public hearing is adjourned. Please send written comments to alison.vangorp@mercerisland.gov.

Join by Internet at 6:00 pm: To observe the meeting via your computer, follow these steps:

1) Click this Link

2) If the Zoom app is not installed on your computer, you will be prompted to download it.

3) If prompted for Meeting ID, enter 830 6040 2272, Passcode 831391

The City of Mercer Island strives to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for Planning Commission meetings should notify the Deputy City Clerk’s Office 3 days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7791 or by emailing Deborah Estrada.

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