Eatonville council advances multiple land‑use ordinances and approves historic‑society lease

The Eatonville Town Council on March 9 held first readings on six land‑use ordinances affecting several parcels and voted to authorize a lease with the South Pierce County Historical Society.

Town Clerk Miranda Doll read each ordinance by title before the council took unanimous voice votes to approve first readings. The measures include Ordinance 2026‑3 (rezone of parcel 0416231053 from Mixed Use to General Commercial) and Ordinance 2026‑4 (a corresponding comprehensive‑plan amendment for the same parcel). The council also advanced Ordinance 2026‑5 (rezoning parcels 0416231011 and 0416231054 from Mixed Use to Single Family Low Density), Ordinance 2026‑6 (removal of the Public Use Open Space Overlay), Ordinance 2026‑7 (a comprehensive‑plan amendment to change parcel 0416231011’s future land use to Public Use) and Ordinance 2026‑8 (amendments to Eatonville Municipal Code Chapters 18.02 and 18.08).

Councilmember Peter Paul moved the first readings of several ordinances and Councilmember Mike Schaub or Councilmember Colin Stephens seconded others; all motions passed with the council recording that “all were in favor.” The minutes do not record individual roll‑call tallies. These were first readings only; no final adoptions or binding rezones occurred at the March 9 session.

During public comment, Robert Thomas of 234 Allison Ave raised concerns about proposed zoning changes and how they relate to the town’s aerospace district. Rick Adams of Ashford, who identified himself as an airport enthusiast, asked that discussion of Ordinance 2026‑2 from a prior meeting remain open. The council did not take formal action on Ordinance 2026‑2 at this meeting.

Votes at a glance
Resolution 2026‑I — Lease with South Pierce County Historical Society: approved on voice vote (mover: Peter Paul; seconder: Kyle Litzenberger).
Ordinance 2026‑3 — First reading (rezone parcel 0416231053 MU → C2): approved on first reading (mover: Peter Paul; seconder: Mike Schaub).
Ordinance 2026‑4 — First reading (comprehensive‑plan amendment for parcel 0416231053): approved on first reading (mover: Peter Paul; seconder: Mike Schaub).
Ordinance 2026‑5 — First reading (rezones parcels 0416231011 & 0416231054 MU → SF1): approved on first reading (mover: Colin Stephens; seconder: Peter Paul).
Ordinance 2026‑6 — First reading (remove Public Use Open Space Overlay): approved on first reading (mover: Peter Paul; seconder: Colin Stephens).
Ordinance 2026‑7 — First reading (comprehensive‑plan amendment for parcel 0416231011 to Public Use): approved on first reading (mover: Colin Stephens; seconder: Peter Paul).
Ordinance 2026‑8 — First reading (amendments to EMC Chapters 18.02 & 18.08): approved on first reading (mover: Kyle Litzenberger; seconder: Peter Paul).

The council’s actions at the March 9 meeting move these proposals forward in the review process; first readings do not finalize rezones or comp‑plan changes. Future council meetings will be required for second readings or formal adoptions where public notice and additional hearings may be required.