Community Development

CHELAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 

Time: March 10, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Any person may join this meeting via Zoom Video conference, of which the link is provided on the Chelan County Website. A copy of the agenda may be reviewed online down at the bottom of this page in the "Documents and Presentations" list, shown by month, or requesting it by email at jim.brown@co.chelan.wa.us

Chelan County has been recording Planning Commission meetings which will continue to be accessible on the Community Development Planning Commission web page shortly after the meeting takes place. If you need special accommodations to view the meetings while they take place, or view the recording afterward, please contact us immediately at 509-667-6225 to set up a place for you to do so on the County campus. Keep in mind you would be required to wear personal protective equipment and maintain social distancing guidelines at all times.

***PLEASE SEE BELOW AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR THE CURRENT AGENDA, ALONG WITH PAST AGENDAS. THEY ARE LISTED BY MONTH IN THE ARCHIVE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. RECORDINGS OF RECENT ZOOM MEETINGS GET POSTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER MEETINGS TAKE PLACE***

Planning Commision Information

The Chelan County Planning Commission is a nine-member citizen advisory body appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), three members from each Commissioner district.

The primary function is to review recommendations regarding the Comprehensive Plan, related planning activities, and zoning regulations as assigned by the BOCC.

The Executive Secretary of the Planning Commission is the Director of Community Development or appointee. Questions regarding the Agenda or Planning Commission can be directed to Community Development Long Range Planning staff, at phone number 509-667-6225, or by email at jim.brown@co.chelan.wa.us .

Written Commenting on Planning Commission action items

When the Planning Commission has opened public commenting on an issue before them, those comments may be submitted to the department through one of two means.  They can be sent via email to a dedicated email box at, cd.comment@co.chelan.wa.us , or to our mailing address: 

Chelan County Community Development,

Attn: Planning Commission Comments

316 Washington St., Suite 301

Wenatchee, WA 98801

Current Planning Commission Members

District 1

Vicki Malloy, Vice Chair
James W. Wiggs
Ryan Kelso

District 2

Jim Newberry
Ed Martinez
Joel Walinski

District 3

Carl Blum, Chair
Pat Hammersmith
Doug England

Public Meetings  (Currently by Zoom-only)

Meetings are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 or 7pm, as noted on the upcoming agenda, and located at 400 Douglas Street, Meeting Room #1, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Public meetings during the months of November and December are often subject to change. The schedule is also available on-line through our Calendar link. Agendas are published on-line ten days prior to each meeting.  (CURRENTLY, due to the COVID directives of Governor Inslee, all meetings are held electronically using Zoom.)

All meetings are recorded with summary minutes reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. Copies of the recordings may be requested through the public records request form. Fees may apply.

Meeting Procedures

Before a meeting or hearing, the public is encouraged to plan a presentation, if wanting to provide comment. This may include working with Community Development Long Range Planning staff to address questions prior to the presentation.

At the meeting or hearing, the Planning Commission Chair is who opens the meeting/hearing for public comment, and they may limit the length of the testimony.

When giving your testimony, approach the microphone and provide your name and address. Be sure to speak directly into the microphone which is recording. Testimony or comments shall be:

• Directed to the Chair.
• Kept factual and on the subject.
• Relevant and concise - not repetitive.
• Respectful of others - no cheering, booing, applauding, or talking with audience members.

Opportunities for Appointment

Chelan County welcomes your interest in your community. If you are interested in being a Planning Commissioner, provide your name, address, email, phone number and a short narrative to jim.brown@co.chelan.wa.us. As appointments come available, a review of requests will be completed by the corresponding District Board Commissioner.

Posted: 11/20/2017 11:30 AM
Last Updated: 02/25/2021 01:41 PM