Commission tables 1150 Adams to Jan. 22 after conflicts disclosed
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Summary
The commission tabled the 1150 Adams case to Jan. 22, 2026. Two commissioners disclosed conflicts but the chair cited the rule of necessity to allow participation later because tabling would otherwise leave the commission without quorum.
The Planning Commission on Dec. 11 voted to table the hearing on case 1150 Adams to the Jan. 22, 2026 meeting at the applicant's request.
At the start of the meeting two commissioners disclosed conflicts of interest on this case: one said they were the architect of record for the project and another said they serve on the Habitat for Humanity Kent board. Motions were made and recorded to note those conflicts. The chair explained that, under state law (the rule of necessity), the conflicted commissioners may be permitted to participate in a tabling vote if their absence would prevent a quorum.
A commissioner moved to table the application to the Jan. 22 meeting; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The chair invited public comment on the case; none was offered on Dec. 11. The item will return to the Planning Commission on Jan. 22, when any conflicted commissioners will again be expected to declare conflicts and the commission will determine appropriate participation under state law.