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Redmond Planning Commission Meeting

February 25, 2026 · Redmond, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-25 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.redmond.gov ↗
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Attendees

Susan Weston (Chair)
Jeannine Woodyear (Vice-Chair)
Tara Van Niman (Commissioner)
Aparna Varadharajan (Commissioner)
Adam Coleman (Commissioner)
Denice Gagner (Commissioner)
Bryan Copley (Commissioner)
Jeff Churchill (Staff)
Glenn Coil (Staff)
Kim Dietz (Staff)
Chris Wyatt (Staff)
Carolyn Garza, LLC (Recording Secretary)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

#1

PASSED

#2

PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

#3

PASSED

Agenda Items

#2

Approval of the Agenda

Motion to approve the Agenda by Vice-Chair Woodyear, seconded by Commissioner Copley. The Motion passed.

#3

Approval of Meeting Minutes & Summaries

Motion by Commissioner Copley to approve the February 11, 2026 Meeting Summary. Motion seconded by Vice-Chair Woodyear. The Motion passed unanimously.

#4

Items from the Audience (General)

Public comments from David Morton and Andrew Brown

#5

2026 Code Amendment Series: Business Improvement, Fences, and Legislative Conformance – Public Hearing and Study Session

Planning Manager Churchill presented the topic. Public comments from Andrew Brown and David Morton.

#6

Staff & Commissioner Updates

Updates from Senior Planner Coil and Commissioner Copley

#7

Adjourn

Motion to adjourn at 7:44 p.m. by Commissioner Copley. Motion seconded by Vice-Chair Woodyear. The Motion passed.

Public Comments

6 speakers
David Morton · Topic: PFAS soil and groundwater testing at the DTG recycle site

Asked for a recommendation for PFAS soil and groundwater testing at the DTG recycle site before any ground disturbance occurs as part of the Evans Creek Relocation Project

Andrew Brown · Topic: Tree-felling and light pollution

Stated having sent a Power Point presentation to the Commission regarding tree-felling and light pollution and asked for a thorough review of actions to protect environmentally sensitive areas along the river

Andrew Brown · Topic: Non-conforming fences

Explained some of the content of his Power Point presentation regarding non-conforming fences and possible solutions

David Morton · Topic: Business Improvement amendments

Asked how Business Open signage required during sidewalk closures by a contractor can be enforced and for details regarding proposed updates to home-based business allowances

David Morton · Topic: Fences

Stated that clarity is still needed regarding fences

David Morton · Topic: Legislative Conformance

Stated that removing arbitrary location barriers is positive and that parking changes in real neighborhoods should be examined as minimum requirements are reduced