Planning Commission Special Meeting 10.29.2026

The City of Millwood Planning Commission’s special meeting, held October 29, 2026, focused mainly on a staff presentation about data centers and possible local zoning approaches. The commission reviewed potential effects on electricity and water systems, infrastructure, noise, traffic, land use, and neighborhoods, along with permitting and community-engagement options. Members favored more time to review the material before seeking public input; staff said a public hearing could be considered for January. The city’s data-center moratorium is expected to require a decision before it expires in summer 2027. No data-center procurement or contract action was taken. The commission also received an update that City Council adopted most of the 2026 periodic development-regulation update, with some design standards and setbacks deferred for future consideration.

Staff reported that Millwood received a partial Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant award for Millwood Park redevelopment, approximately $22,600–$22,900 of the $200,000 requested. Additional funding may become available. Staff described plans to incorporate the historic fountains into a splash pad and complete the SEPA review and construction plans and specifications, with the project then positioned to pursue a development grant; no new grant agreement or construction contract was approved at this meeting. Motions approved the meeting minutes and adjournment, with no procurement-related votes identified.