Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The City of Kenmore Planning Commission met on September 1, 2026, with no public comment. The main item was a final review of the draft Housing Strategy Plan. Commissioners discussed the four phase-one priorities, including manufactured-home community preservation, faith-based housing opportunities, and adjustments to the city’s housing programs, along with possible later actions such as permit-ready ADU plans and community land trust partnerships. They discussed staff capacity and funding constraints, the need to adapt to future state legislation, and how the plan could track progress and support accountability. Staff will revise the document, including clarifying its tiers and adding brief context, before a public hearing expected at the first October meeting.

The commission approved a motion to recommend taking the draft plan to public hearing; the transcript does not clearly capture the full roll-call result. No contracts, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or specific spending approvals were identified. Staff also previewed upcoming annual amendments to Capital Facilities Plan tables and minor code and map amendments, without details of associated spending or procurement.