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Staff also flagged a substantive drafting error: a provision that was intended to prohibit drive‑thru service in the town center overlay was inadvertently applied to the Uptown overlay (Meridian corridor), where existing drive‑thrus currently operate. Stalnacker said staff discovered the mismatch while reviewing the published code and recommended bringing a narrow amendment and public hearing in April to restore drive‑thru as an allowed use in Uptown where intended.

The commission did not object to the plan to return with the corrective amendment; staff said the fix can be processed quickly and taken to council after a public hearing.

Staff additionally reminded commissioners about administrative items: a volunteer handbook and signature requests, and that staff will circulate the survey summaries and follow‑up materials ahead of future parking and design discussions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting 03/12/25","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff reported the updated municipal code is now live on Code Publishing's website and flagged an error that inadvertently prohibits drive‑thru uses in the Uptown overlay; staff will bring a targeted fix and public hearing to correct the allowable use.","taxTitle","Milton, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",71994,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6280629,"Commission approves amended minutes from Feb. 12 meeting",124,114000,238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2612339-1110cf5787206a69129ffad05691a388&start=114&end=238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2612339-1110cf5787206a69129ffad05691a388/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6280629/Milton/Pierce-County/Washington/Commission-approves-amended-minutes-from-Feb-12-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280629-0e2f79f0db886ff18e843fc08c2f3eef/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307257&Signature=DDPOXZaOYnnBDRcrW3Rslh6NumsST8L9ivczJY5MzenhWblApXVpl3SKzc358TSDSAvAgVDftmfzGpONYxfUoKLMH-PmNF7cjRGInmMDuQFtAr7p0VvoaloYDQYPlfRManxOhC1XEnm5J2-wbYE4g0iFAdm~G46-~gQFykLXyMOitJyS1NMGTbRkmhmjqf3W~A9qozqx9HS0S74JnMXQvgOeB2ddjj-z7njNPcBmrjAV7CwUkgzZHROpp2M7BKadm~4cmL9dqtW8l963NNSgU-F-WlbuP8H1wUqXEtDNjlcbuURnWWo0wRC-rwb8e5rRP~2~p5sWtaYCso~Igz85WA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milton Planning Commission approved amended minutes from its Feb. 12 meeting by unanimous voice vote at the start of the March 9 meeting.

The minutes were revised to correct roll call details; Planning Manager Stalnacker circulated a revised draft in advance and the commission moved and seconded approval. During the vote commissioners indicated assent and the chair announced the motion passed unanimously.

No policy action resulted from the motion; the approval records the corrected attendance and will be entered into the official record.","The commission voted unanimously to approve amended minutes for the Feb. 12 meeting after a revision to roll call items; no substantive policy decisions were made in that vote.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6280634,"Planning commission holds public hearing on unit‑lot subdivisions, binding site plans; asks staff to research shared‑ownership protections",4242,598000,4840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2612339-1110cf5787206a69129ffad05691a388&start=598&end=4840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2612339-1110cf5787206a69129ffad05691a388/thumbnail_598000.jpg","/articles/6280634/Milton/Pierce-County/Washington/Planning-commission-holds-public-hearing-on-unitlot-subdivisions-binding-site-plans-asks-staff-to-research-sharedownership-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280634-9a9f1e67f28428a93640ce006757c714/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307257&Signature=X4khuDijEFP0oD54VC-pb5XXvnhd73fqLicZAPrD7gUXKn6whyqBZJQ8cKckQ9oajO9lFqhRV5KpMpwZG8XCodP~kwCOMMzJ5VeVSbypFQ~eHiW9LaTvIm2ziYXzIrlXoVRGspf3jcKBS-BEbEHY6exSCSkR3fFTKFUkXaqobju20DSdJa7QV2UrAIN15dk0HaFz97qUXvmwbPNGJEG0v7kUJsBTF8x1CalFMj1ikWbI6B2f1u1I9uNcjFiyY8D4iOctEofSce7FcaLvDqKXSrQUFW27hROxck0-GSZPSUEI4Zerpwaan0PcoNnBbuyQQFVzRue26DmgncLd6vqPdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milton Planning Commission held a public hearing and extended discussion on proposed code language to allow unit‑lot subdivisions and to update binding site plan rules. The measures aim to enable more pathways to homeownership — for example, selling ADUs or small cottage lots separately — while retaining standards on setbacks, utilities and shared areas.

Planning Manager Stalnacker described the unit‑lot subdivision concept as a short‑plat‑style process that would permit a parent parcel to be divided into “baby parcels” with shared common areas recorded by easement or agreement. She said the approach is similar to models used in other Washington cities, noting that unit‑lot subdivisions would be limited by the city’s existing density and dimensional standards.

Commission discussion centered on responsibilities for shared spaces, utility metering, impact fees and homeowner association (HOA) requirements. Commissioners repeatedly asked whether the city could require an HOA or reference RCW condominium/association rules to protect shared maintenance responsibilities. Commissioner Oler asked whether recorded covenants or RCW Title 64 protections could be referenced; staff said they would research whether the city can require HOAs or stronger recorded agreements and report back at the next meeting.

Other technical clarifications from staff and commissioners included:
- Scope limits: Unit‑lot subdivision was described as limited to small clusters (typically up to 3 lots in single‑family contexts; up to 9 lots in multifamily zones under specific conditions).
- Setbacks and coverage: Staff said combined structures must still meet single‑family setbacks (example figures cited: 20‑foot front setback, 25‑foot rear, 7.5‑foot side setbacks) and structure coverage limits (40% for structures; impervious surface limited to 50% in single‑family zones).
- Utilities and impact fees: Staff said separate utility meters would generally be required for sold lots; ADUs currently pay 50% of impact fees under existing ADU rules.

No final vote was taken on the draft unit‑lot subdivision or binding site plan text. Staff said the likely next step is to return in April with cleaned‑up language and research on HOA/covenant options and any statutory constraints.","Commissioners heard a public hearing and extended discussion on unit‑lot subdivision and binding site plan rules that could let ADUs and small clusters be sold individually; staff will research options for recorded covenants or HOA requirements and return with revisions.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6280638,"Planning commission votes unanimously to recommend city council adopt co‑living zoning amendments",2503,237000,2740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2612339-1110cf5787206a69129ffad05691a388&start=237&end=2740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2612339-1110cf5787206a69129ffad05691a388/thumbnail_237000.jpg","/articles/6280638/Milton/Pierce-County/Washington/Planning-commission-votes-unanimously-to-recommend-city-council-adopt-coliving-zoning-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280638-da82be541568b7c0a43be4147ad8102c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307257&Signature=dm5RCdE4gc~gd44OL6BGvCGkqT4wn6thekfW4xfcp7~hZs6jVaIKJSlSt~Ic1HBDYRGKz8oI1iV8fSds~aQvR5TcEwnV3jxv4BiP9b~MIt5Apr~be7uoq~zYhkXKwUpduhSxsEaApfpPhiKSfgwGyM3LRnmuxyLjyJ2yAJQUguRphju~ofaFHOZWNdIPjPnJNwmr1HW76XPFmyLbvEqN6PF2XMerFK~zajWvXnRZURGp3sgN40wKEea-qXA6aKiNUVidlfhaPk7UUSiTlGuf9YXfNa0FHhalnfU5jzkDNB2TbZLW5dlWXUE8P5O1Tvvw5YPAOI2QuythGvRj~z5o9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milton Planning Commission voted unanimously March 9 to recommend that the City Council adopt zoning code amendments adding “co‑living” buildings as a permitted use in the city’s multifamily and mixed‑use zones.

Commissioners opened a public hearing after a staff presentation explaining the change stems from a state mandate to allow co‑living options in zones that permit multifamily housing. Planning Manager Stalnacker said, “it is a state mandate to allow coliving housing options in multifamily zones.”

The hearing drew one public commenter, Sandy Hassell of Sterling Heights in Milton, who urged caution and raised concerns about parking and neighborhood appearance. Hassell said of existing shared‑housing situations, “They don't move their cars. They become stagnant,” and warned that concentrated co‑living developments could increase traffic on 20th Street and affect local aesthetics.

Commissioners’ discussion focused on three recurring issues: parking, design standards and the potential for short‑term rental conversion. Commissioners noted the city will apply ordinary development review — landscaping, lighting, parking and safety standards — but commissioners and staff emphasized the state limits how much a city may require specifically for co‑living, and that co‑living is not allowed in single‑family residential zones.

Commissioner concerns and staff clarifications included:
- Parking: Staff said the city will adopt a parking standard for co‑living later this year; the commission discussed a suggested parking metric of 0.25 spaces per sleeping unit near a major transit stop and agreed parking standards will be revisited in a broader parking update.
- Design: Several commissioners urged the development of design standards for multifamily and co‑living projects so buildings fit neighborhood character; staff noted Uptown design standards already apply to parts of the city and additional standards can be developed.
- Short‑term rentals: Commissioners asked whether co‑living units could be used as short‑term rentals; staff said the city plans to address short‑term rental rules later in the year and that might be the appropriate place to add protections.

After discussion, Commissioner Johnson moved to recommend the zoning amendments and Commissioner Oler seconded. The motion passed unanimously; the commission recorded an affirmative vote and will forward the recommendation to the City Council for final action.

The commission closed the public hearing at approximately 6:13 p.m. and directed staff to return with parking and implementation details as the city prepares the code amendments for council consideration.","The Milton Planning Commission held a public hearing on a state‑mandated co‑living use for multifamily zones, discussed parking, design and short‑term rental concerns, and voted unanimously to recommend the code change to city council.","actionData","errors"]

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