Commission continues two conditional‑use items for lack of proper notice; planning office welcomes new planner

The commission continued two items at the Feb. 23 meeting because applicants failed to meet notification or posting requirements.

Assistant Planning Director Jason Thenison explained item 5a — a request by Todd Lankinell for an efficiency dwelling unit — had been continued from the prior meeting because the applicant had not provided property owner notifications; staff reported the applicant again had not completed the required notifications (though certified mail copies were provided) and recommended continuing the item to the March 9, 2026 planning commission meeting. The commission voted to continue the item.

Planner Kelsey Rausch told the commission that item 5b (COCU26‑0003 to allow caregiver residents) was missing the required conditional use permit sign at the driveway connection to the road; the sign had been placed on the deck instead of the driveway. Staff recommended continuing that item to March 9, 2026; the commission approved the continuation.

In staff announcements, Planning Director Britney Hamm said the office hired a new planner, Trenton Miller, who comes with surveying and GIS experience and was in his second week on the job. The commission adjourned after routine business.