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Marshall, serving as community liaison, presented the map. Commissioners said the parcel’s B-1 zoning would permit uses such as multiunit housing (fourplex) or a small hotel and that either could be consistent with surrounding uses. Commissioners emphasized that parking adequacy and other site-specific requirements would be addressed during the formal permitting and building-review process.

The discussion was advisory only. The commission did not take a formal vote, make a recommendation to council, or set any development conditions. Commissioners suggested the owner consider housing-oriented options because the site “fits nicely” with neighborhood context; one commissioner noted a three-story cap in local rules would limit some proposals.

Next steps: The owner may proceed with a formal application and will be subject to the city’s permitting, parking and building-code review processes. The planning commission’s comments were offered as courtesy feedback rather than a formal endorsement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07 22 2025 Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners reviewed a courtesy submission showing parcels at 756 Ocean Shores Boulevard and offered general, nonbinding feedback that multiunit housing or a small hotel would fit the B-1 zoning, with parking and building-code requirements to be handled in permitting.","taxTitle","Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington","taxId",72061,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6159344,"Commission acknowledges resignation, outlines process to fill vacancy; reports council action on rezoning",1231,43000,1274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5455377-8082909a861b02d71cf23114d0b47480&start=43&end=1274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5455377-8082909a861b02d71cf23114d0b47480/thumbnail_43000.jpg","/articles/6159344/Ocean-Shores/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Commission-acknowledges-resignation-outlines-process-to-fill-vacancy-reports-council-action-on-rezoning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159344-999c098986c708dfd4b853efc58b3a2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773140635&Signature=VqywTgqE8zzgayjhdLjruGnd9F4seSAzPRu8E2KF7d5SkkflrNpekJ4izF2exKvCZIsTRsInD3ITqXwUT7tS41Fu3Jb89Z6nXciPD6yeJ7CZj~VOh7pp14IfZLUAFKD0E3RKg~NsOY20a85-ofrjQHBOwmuHxTCl6xpyb3~8DjQow6YbXSdfwP2UXaO9W29Er0zaI~jstgigXjJ~S0VLISUZ3z53PcXDg8oFb20DKeW4c2zNp1GE7Gfdh2C-3K3e9hXGFuHqbv633jD~6EA7djfKQM84P3BS3gV0qGinjGBlbmdICB9H5VJkYFs-b0zuu15GXgEYNGJX2aM5hK8uCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission on July 22 acknowledged the resignation of Commissioner Tom Beas and described the process to fill the vacancy: the position will be open for two city council meetings to allow time for applications, followed by interviews and a recommendation to the mayor; the mayor’s nominee will then go to the city council for ratification.

The commission also received an update that the city council denied the rezoning request the commission had previously reviewed and approved to deny; the commission’s prior recommendation was carried to council, which voted to deny. Commissioners noted the council had adopted four ordinances that had been forwarded from the commission.

No formal vote was required to accept the resignation; the chair read the notice and described the next steps for recruiting applicants and scheduling interviews. The commission did not name interim replacements and did not set specific application deadlines in the meeting record.

Next steps: the vacancy will be advertised and left open through two council meetings to accept applications; the commission will interview applicants and forward a recommendation to the mayor, who will present a nominee to the city council for ratification.","Commissioners acknowledged the resignation of Commissioner Tom Beas, described the replacement process, and reported the city council denied a recent rezoning request while passing four ordinances the commission had forwarded.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6159348,"Planning commission reviews trapping ordinance revisions after public concerns about bear incident",466,832000,1298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5455377-8082909a861b02d71cf23114d0b47480&start=832&end=1298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5455377-8082909a861b02d71cf23114d0b47480/thumbnail_832000.jpg","/articles/6159348/Ocean-Shores/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Planning-commission-reviews-trapping-ordinance-revisions-after-public-concerns-about-bear-incident","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159348-8eb98de76ce8ea6317e76e9ae4c4220a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773140635&Signature=AebmW-d1MYFGzCbmNiODy1ivy9uz~Wyrz3oKxIoVDBfjDnuS~qgo2oC7Z~mlTSVaNS2HfDJv7qrq74R2PXvC88~bSwmMxST2zsm-6K~nxhaBQsWvKDVvZCwOS8cPJijKtJoS6j06XMdM2YXsGNWuexneJcJDzt1FsxTTF2m0WMnvo85F-YZ9~tZfUb7uuD9HmeIk3iMq8dmTGdOzNIvkIVHUlJzDQd0UZ7Ui1OsqO8~JzlpUS0Z14lb1IUNSQEqHot8h~k9s3D23HBT7u4qybGHTyyK5XnG1aFa0rM-oJ8g68ts4~nwkl2bQE4obHrZrp7Mn-4etWoit-AWRDnWykw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission on July 22 reviewed public comment and internal discussion on proposed revisions to city code sections concerning trapping, and heard written concerns about an incident in July 2023 in which a local trapper captured two black bear cubs.

Commissioners discussed a redline proposal that changes language from prohibitive to permissive with exceptions and considered whether the ordinance should instead state that trapping is prohibited except for enumerated exceptions. A member of the public, David Lin, submitted written comment and an attached Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) incident report dated July 22, 2023, describing a situation in which officers and a houndsman were required to manage an agitated sow while freeing cubs.

The commission also reported attempts to get formal input from WDFW staff. Chair said Scott Harris of WDFW had indicated he “didn't like it” but had not provided specific written feedback and might not respond before the next meeting. Commissioners noted they had already limited the draft ordinance compared with the RCW language WDFW staff had suggested — specifically, the draft did not adopt the broader RCW provision that would explicitly allow killing animals — and therefore expected additional clarifications from WDFW.

During public remote comment, Jane reiterated concerns about delegating determinations of “property damage” and threats to human safety to a city animal-control officer. Jane asked how property damage would be defined in practice, whether the animal-control officer has the training to assess those claims, and whether determinations should instead be made or reviewed by WDFW. She also urged that domestic animals (dogs and cats) be treated separately from fur-bearing mammals and that criminal classifications be clarified.

Commissioners said they will attempt to secure WDFW feedback and try to place the item on the next agenda. No ordinance or code change was adopted at the meeting; the commission did not vote to finalize language and did not change enforcement or penalties during the session.

Documentary details: the public comment and attached WDFW incident report were submitted July 22, and the commission recorded the written comment from David Lin in the meeting record.","Commissioners discussed proposed revisions to city trapping code and public comments raising safety concerns after a 2023 incident involving trapped bear cubs; staff await formal feedback from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6159352,"Ocean Shores planning panel approves business survey, pushes signage for public restrooms",1897,158000,2055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5455377-8082909a861b02d71cf23114d0b47480&start=158&end=2055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5455377-8082909a861b02d71cf23114d0b47480/thumbnail_158000.jpg","/articles/6159352/Ocean-Shores/Grays-Harbor-County/Washington/Ocean-Shores-planning-panel-approves-business-survey-pushes-signage-for-public-restrooms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159352-21840072d1bf0ae00412700219ed9dba/orig.mp4?Expires=1773140635&Signature=FqrPagc~OywmvX9kpHOdnGpzb-H2YP5CoJAo~3HrhQt0F0GXdLpFiDh3lR828p8K0lvvT2JvAtd9zH-1279~hFnd5gWtrF1szSuhdXBQSk2-7Gsw0zv8cQBC6Wg3MUuI7ZNecN8YrR9x9TY10Zfsqcvrbvp9M8m1i8vbU4MOLOwTBzFmQJ~QDWo3TMokV-bG4M1wIIFzVN5Girvrzo7FvTobH0tZ0AG1ntq7j7vF5rp~WmdGDS-D6CM5sH3W8Pzx~kY-ffhCugdKDmlKDWb52aKwXOsJAHwMOoS2i~LjddsO0HqCl2hSOZrqxQrfdk5DiH8Dq5ySiuM5q6ijqRZGBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission on July 22 approved a short survey and a flyer for subcommittee volunteers to use when asking downtown businesses whether they provide restrooms and who may use them, and agreed to pursue improved signage showing existing public restrooms.

The action came after commissioners discussed whether to ask detailed questions or keep the survey simple. The commission voted to use the questions printed on page 6 of the meeting packet and to circulate a flyer that businesses can display.

The vote followed several exchanges about scope and purpose. Commissioner Hearn had drafted four questions to ask business owners: whether they provide restrooms for customers, whether customers request restroom access when one is available, whether staff can direct customers to the nearest public restroom if the business does not provide one, and a four-point rating of perceived need for additional restrooms in the central business core. The commission ultimately backed a streamlined approach that starts with “Do you have a restroom? Yes or no?” and asks who may use it (employees, customers, open to the public).

Commissioners and speakers emphasized quick, low-cost steps before building new facilities. The commission noted that Google Maps already shows some public restrooms (including the Shiloh and state park facilities and city parks) but said many visitors do not find that information when they need it in the business corridor. The commission and commenters agreed signage—directional signs or window flyers listing where restrooms are available—could be the fastest, least expensive improvement.

Discussion distinguished between short-term measures and potential capital work. Commissioners said the survey and flyers are intended to gather data about perceived need and locations; any decision to add permanent restrooms would require additional planning, funding and city approvals. The commission did not adopt any requirement to compel private businesses to allow public use or to require restroom counts for new developments.

The commission directed the subcommittee to contact businesses with the approved questions and the flyer and report back with responses. The subcommittee will collect the data to inform future discussion of signage locations or new public facilities.

Less-critical details: the commission noted the city provides extra facilities for large events but said year-round capacity and visitor demand may differ. The commission set no timeline for any capital project and did not identify funding sources; next steps are to collect survey responses and consider signage placement.","The City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission approved a subcommittee survey and flyer to ask downtown businesses about restroom access and will pursue clearer signage while deciding whether to add facilities.","actionData","errors"]

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