City of Olympia, WA

12/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/24/2024 11:27

12/24/2024 - Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Planning Project Public Hearing

Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Development Regulations

The final Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan was adopted by Olympia City Council on July 16. The subarea plan recommended several changes to the City's development regulations. An ordinance has been drafted that includes changes to building heights, establishes a new Affordable Housing Height Overlay area in the core of the subarea, and changes commercial parking minimums for restaurants, retail, offices, daycares, and shopping centers. It also addresses transportation impacts related to environmental review of development projects.

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at or after 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2025, to receive public comments prior to making a recommendation to City Council.

Virtual Hearing (Zoom webinar): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0TDz_pf9S-iZZcU9yQKN8w

This hearing can be attended virtually or in-person at City Hall, 601 4th Ave East, Olympia. To attend via Zoom, register using the link above. To attend in-person, a computer with zoom will be available in Room 207 to access the Hearing and comment. Comments will be accepted in writing, in person, or via Zoom - all are equally acceptable. Please note, the Planning Commission and staff will attend remotely.

For more information contact City staff. Staff reports for the proposal will be posted on the City website, olympiawa.gov, Agenda and Minutes, under "Planning Commission" and the meeting date, no later than December 31. Anyone interested is invited to participate and comment. To assure consideration, written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025. Written statements may be submitted to Community Planning and Development Department, PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507-1967 or to [email protected].

If you require special accommodations for this meeting, please contact Community Planning and Development by 10:00 a.m., 48 hours in advance of the meeting, or earlier if possible; phone: 360.753.8314; e-mail: [email protected]. For hearing impaired, please contact us by dialing the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in the delivery of services and resources.

Information about the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea planning project, including the final adopted subarea plan and staff contact information, can be accessed at the project webpage olympiawa.gov/triangle and on Engage Olympia Capital Mall Triangle | Engage Olympia.
Contact
David Ginther, Senior Planner
Community Planning & Development
360.753.8335
[email protected]