Planning Commission

Meetings

7 p.m.
1st Monday of every month
Marian Wetsch City Hall
5411 23rd Street E
Fife, WA 98424

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

WATCH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS

Planning Commission meetings are recorded and available to view after the meeting. Please visit this page to view previously recorded meetings.

MEETING UPDATE FOR ONLINE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS:

The City of Fife Planning Commission will hold their meetings via WebEx, while Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 is in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to the Agendas & Minutes page for directions for Public Access to the meeting. If you have any questions about accessing the meeting, please contact Chris Larson at 253-212-5386 or clarson@cityoffife.org.

Members

Spence Braden, Position 2
Bryan Dominique, Position 7
Erick Williams, Position 4 (Open, Term ends 12/31/2020)
Brian Humphreys, Position 3
Philip Waldner, Position 1
Karla Wayman, Position 6 (Open, Term ends 12/31/2020)
Keith Wood, Position 5

Overview

Purpose & Responsibilities

The Planning Commission is a seven-member, City Council-appointed, citizen advisory commission that advises the City Council, City Manager and staff on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing ordinances (such as zoning and environmentally critical areas). The actions of the Planning Commission are only recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions.

Public Input

The City Council expects to receive recommendations that reflect the individual and collective knowledge and thinking of the Commission, particularly from a citizen perspective. The Commission conducts public hearings for citizens to provide testimony.

Varying Opinions are Welcome

There may be times when the professional opinions and recommendations of City staff differ in part or in whole from citizens or that of the Planning Commission, and that’s okay. Differences of perspective are inherent in policy formulation and deliberation work of an organization that welcomes diverse perspectives.